Master AI & Automation: 6-Week Bootcamp
Transform your workflow and career with practical AI skills that anyone can learn. No technical background required.
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Week-by-Week Learning Journey
Our structured curriculum takes you from complete beginner to confidently building AI-powered workflows in just 6 weeks. Each module combines video lessons, hands-on activities, and real-world applications.
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Week 1
AI & Automation Fundamentals
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Week 2
No-Code AI Tools
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Week 3
Prompt Engineering & ChatGPT
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Week 4
AI Agents and Smart Automation
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Week 5
Build Your AI Assistant
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Week 6
Apply and Refine Your AI Automations
Week 1: AI and Automation Fundamentals
What You'll Learn
  • Core AI concepts and terminology explained simply
  • How large language models like GPT actually work
  • Workflow automation principles for beginners
Start your journey with a solid foundation in artificial intelligence and automation concepts. Our beginner-friendly approach ensures you'll understand complex topics without needing a technical background.
Learning Outcome
By the end of this week, you’ll understand what AI can (and can’t) do, and how automation can save time in everyday tasks.
Activity
Create a free Zapier, Make.com, or Pipedream account and build a simple AI automation (e.g., send summaries or generate responses automatically).
Test Your Knowledge
Coming soon — planned for August 2025.
Featured Videos
Week 2: No-Code AI Tools Mastery
9 AI Tools I Wish I Found Sooner
Explore 9 AI tools that save hours and boost productivity — from recording Zoom meetings to writing, designing, and managing messages. Many are free and perfect for creators, students, and professionals.
Automate Tasks with Zapier and AI
Learn how to connect Google Forms and Gmail using Zapier’s no-code automation and AI tools. This step-by-step guide shows how to create personalized, automated email responses, split names, and enhance workflows — all without writing code. A perfect starting point for beginners looking to eliminate repetitive tasks.
Build Zapier AI Agents & Workflows
Learn how to build flexible, no-code AI automations with Zapier’s latest tools — including AI agents, AI-powered workflows, and human-in-the-loop controls. This session covers real-world examples, live demos, and tips to combine AI and automation for smarter, faster work.
Learning Outcome
By the end of this week, you’ll be able to set up no-code tools and build a basic automation that integrates AI.
Activity
Connect ChatGPT to Google Sheets via Zapier, Make, or Pipedream. Build an automated workflow that summarizes text entered into the sheet using an LLM.
Test Your Knowledge
Coming soon — planned for August 2025.
Week 3: Prompt Engineering for Results
Mastering prompts is the key to getting predictable, high-quality results from AI tools. This week focuses on the art and science of prompt engineering - a skill that will dramatically improve your results with any AI system.
What You’ll Learn
  • Proven frameworks for writing effective prompts
  • How to troubleshoot when outputs miss the mark
  • Techniques for pushing AI tools to their creative limits
Learning Outcome
You’ll craft prompts that consistently deliver the outputs you need for projects and workflows.
Featured Videos
Activity
Create, test, and refine prompts for three different scenarios. Compare the outputs to identify patterns that lead to better results.
Course Materials
  • Hands-on prompt testing workshop (Coming Soon)
  • Prompt templates library access (Coming Soon)
Test Your Knowledge
Coming soon — planned for August 2025
Week 4: AI Agents and Smart Automation
AI agents are advanced systems that can break down goals, choose tools, and decide next steps dynamically — beyond simple, pre-set workflows.
What You’ll Learn
  • What AI agents are and how they differ from basic automations
  • How agents use AI models like ChatGPT to reason, decide, and act
  • Real-world examples using Zapier, Make, n8n, and Pipedream
Learning Outcome
You’ll build a basic AI agent capable of handling multi-step tasks with minimal supervision.
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Understand AI Agents
Learn what AI agents are and how they differ from basic automations. We’ll break down how agents use AI models like ChatGPT to reason, decide next steps, and act on your behalf.
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See AI Agents in Action
Explore how AI agents use APIs and no-code tools like Zapier or Make.com to interact with apps such as Gmail, Slack, and Google Sheets.
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Build Your Own AI Agent
What an AI agent is, how it differs from traditional automations, and how to build one from scratch using n8n — no coding required.
Activity
Design and build a simple AI agent that performs a multi-step task — for example:
  • Summarize new data entered into Google Sheets
  • Send updates to Slack
  • Log results in a database or email report
Test Your Knowledge
Coming soon — planned for August 2025.
Week 5: Build Your First AI Assistant
An AI assistant helps automate specific tasks with AI support, following defined steps and prompts.
What You’ll Learn
  • Design your assistant’s purpose and capabilities
  • Set up infrastructure using no-code tools
  • Create optimized prompts for reliable performance
  • Test and refine your assistant
Learning Outcome
You’ll have a working AI assistant that performs a meaningful task, ready to showcase to employers or clients.
Activity
  • Write a one-paragraph plan describing your assistant’s purpose and key apps
  • Build the assistant using Zapier, Make, or Pipedream
  • Write and test at least two prompts; compare outputs for reliability
  • Run at least 3 test cases and refine as needed.
Test Your Knowledge
Coming soon — planned for August 2025.
Resources
A hands-on walkthrough building an AI assistant step-by-step using Zapier and AI automation tools.
Shows how to create an AI-powered voice assistant using Vapi in Zapier, useful for automating voice-based tasks.
Week 6: Apply and Refine Your AI Automations
In our final week, you’ll polish your automations, document your work, and create a shareable final project.
Review and Improve Your Automations
Learn techniques to evaluate your automations for efficiency and effectiveness. You'll identify bottlenecks and implement solutions to make your workflows more robust.
Debug No-Code AI Workflows
Master the art of troubleshooting when automations don't work as expected. Learn systematic approaches to identify and fix common issues in no-code AI systems.
Document and Share AI Projects
Create a short Notion doc, slide deck, or 2-minute demo video showcasing your build on LinkedIn or with peers
Final Project (Optional)
  • Review and test all automations built in Weeks 1–5
  • Add improvements: better prompts, error handling, or logic
  • Create a short Notion doc, slide deck, or 2-minute demo video showcasing your build
  • Share on LinkedIn or with peers
Test Your Knowledge
Coming soon — planned for September 2025.
Certificate
Coming soon — tied to completion of assessments.
Coming Soon: Enhanced Learning Features
Knowledge Assessment
We're developing comprehensive quizzes for each module to help you test your understanding and identify areas for review. These interactive assessments will provide immediate feedback and explanations to deepen your learning.
Each quiz will cover the key concepts from the module and include practical scenarios that mirror real-world applications. This ensures you're not just memorizing information but truly understanding how to apply it.
Professional Certification
Upon completion of the course and assessments, you'll earn a professional certificate that validates your AI automation skills. This credential can be shared on LinkedIn and included in your resume to demonstrate your capabilities to employers.
I am constantly improving this course based on feedback and industry developments. Stay tuned to get free access to these features when they launch!
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