Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Generative AI and Workflow Automation using n8n

Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur

Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning

About Programme

Learn Generative AI, Prompt Engineering, API Integration, and No-Code Automation with n8n in 90 Hours of Live Training

Certification on successful completion of the program from EICTA consortium.
Build three real-world automation projects including a Multi-Agent Workflow System as the capstone.
Learn from a Full Stack Developer actively working in AI-integrated application development with 5+ years of industry experience.
Designed for engineering students with no prior AI or programming background required.

What you'll learn

Understand the difference between AI and Generative AI, what workflow automation means, and how both are applied across real industries including HR, marketing, support, and DevOps.
Learn how Large Language Models work including tokens, prompts, and temperature settings, and explore the OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude ecosystems.
Understand APIs, request and response structures, JSON basics, and test APIs using Postman to prepare for automation workflows.
Apply prompt engineering techniques including role prompting, structured output prompting, and building automation-safe prompts for reliable AI outputs.
Build full-stack applications using no-code and low-code development approaches including Vibe Coding with deployment.
Set up and navigate n8n, understand the difference between self-hosted and cloud versions, and work with nodes, triggers, webhooks, workflows, and execution logs.
Integrate AI APIs into n8n workflows, use the HTTP node, and pass prompts dynamically to build intelligent, automated pipelines.

Skills you'll gain

AI AutomationAgent BuildingRetrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG)Prompt EngineeringMulti-Agent Workflow DesignAPI Integration and TestingNo-Code and Low-Code Developmentn8n Workflow DesignWebhook and Trigger ConfigurationFull-Stack Deployment Basics

Programme Content

Topics Covered

  • What is AI vs Generative AI
  • What is Workflow Automation
  • Real industry use cases - HR, Marketing, Support, DevOps
  • Applications of AI and Automation in Industry

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    Topics Covered

  • LLM Basics
  • Tokens, Prompts, Temperature
  • Introduction to OpenAI, Gemini, and Claude Ecosystem
  • Understanding LLM Working Concepts

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    Topics Covered

  • What is an API
  • Request vs Response
  • JSON Basics
  • API Testing using Postman
  • Understanding API Communication Flow

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    Topics Covered

  • Role Prompting
  • Structured Output Prompting
  • Automation-Safe Prompts
  • Designing Reliable Prompts for Automation

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    Topics Covered

  • Vibe Coding
  • Full-Stack Development with Deployment
  • Building Applications with No-Code and Low-Code Tools

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    Topics Covered

  • What is n8n
  • Self-Hosted vs Cloud
  • n8n Interface Walkthrough
  • Understanding n8n Environment Setup

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    Topics Covered

  • Nodes
  • Triggers
  • Webhooks
  • Workflows
  • Execution Logs
  • Understanding Workflow Execution Process

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    Topics Covered

  • Calling AI APIs from n8n
  • Using the HTTP Node
  • Passing Prompts Dynamically
  • Integrating AI into Automated Workflows

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    Project 01 – Form Data Validation and Storage

  • Form submission triggers a webhook in n8n
  • Store validated data in Google Sheets or a database using MongoDB or MySQL

    • Project 02 – Telegram/Slack Automation Bot

  • Build a bot that replies to queries on course info and deadlines
  • Send automated notifications and trigger workflows from chat platforms

    • Capstone Project – Multi-Agent Workflow System

  • Design and deploy a system using multiple AI agents to handle different tasks within a single automated workflow

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