FOUNDATION COURSE

Automation Fundamentals

Build a solid foundation in business process automation. Learn the principles, tools, and techniques that every Automateur needs to know. This course is included with the Full AI Automateur Membership.

Course Overview

A comprehensive self-paced online course covering everything you need to start automating your business processes

Process Analysis

Learn how to identify, document, and analyze business processes for automation opportunities.

Tool Selection

Master the most popular automation tools including Zapier, Make, n8n, and custom solutions.

Error Handling

Build robust automations with proper error handling, monitoring, and recovery mechanisms.

Testing & Validation

Learn systematic testing approaches to ensure your automations work reliably in production.

Performance Optimization

Optimize your automations for speed, reliability, and cost-effectiveness.

Scaling Strategies

Learn how to scale your automations from simple workflows to enterprise-level solutions.

Course Modules

Self-paced online modules with interactive content and real-world applications

Module 1: Process Discovery & Analysis

Learn to identify automation opportunities and document processes effectively.

Topics:
  • Process mapping techniques
  • Bottleneck identification
  • ROI calculation basics
Evaluations:
  • Map your current workflows
  • Identify 3 automation opportunities
  • Calculate potential time savings
Materials:
  • Process mapping templates
  • ROI calculator spreadsheet
  • Case study examples

Module 2: Automation Tools & Platforms

Master the most popular automation tools and learn when to use each one.

Topics:
  • Zapier fundamentals
  • Make (Integromat) basics
  • n8n introduction
  • Custom scripting options
Evaluations:
  • Build your first Zapier automation
  • Create a Make scenario
  • Set up a basic n8n workflow
Materials:
  • Tool comparison guide
  • Getting started tutorials
  • Best practices documentation

Module 3: Building Robust Automations

Learn to build reliable automations with proper error handling and monitoring.

Topics:
  • Error handling strategies
  • Data validation techniques
  • Monitoring and logging
  • Retry mechanisms
Evaluations:
  • Add error handling to existing automations
  • Build a robust data processing workflow
  • Implement monitoring dashboards
Materials:
  • Error handling templates
  • Monitoring tool guides
  • Best practices checklist

Module 4: Testing & Optimization

Master testing methodologies and learn to optimize automations for performance.

Topics:
  • Testing methodologies
  • Performance optimization
  • Cost optimization
  • A/B testing for automations
Evaluations:
  • Create comprehensive test suites
  • Optimize a slow automation
  • Conduct performance benchmarking
Materials:
  • Testing checklists
  • Performance monitoring tools
  • Optimization frameworks

Module 5: Integration & APIs

Learn to integrate different systems and work with APIs for advanced automation.

Topics:
  • API fundamentals
  • Webhook integration
  • Data transformation
  • Authentication methods
Evaluations:
  • Build API-powered automations
  • Create webhook handlers
  • Integrate 3+ different services
Materials:
  • API documentation guides
  • Integration templates
  • Authentication best practices

Module 6: Scaling & Maintenance

Learn to scale automations across teams and maintain them long-term.

Topics:
  • Team collaboration
  • Documentation practices
  • Version control for automations
  • Maintenance strategies
Evaluations:
  • Document a complex automation
  • Set up team workflows
  • Create a maintenance schedule
Materials:
  • Documentation templates
  • Team collaboration guides
  • Maintenance checklists

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