Hands-On Training
Automation & AI Workshop
A one-day, in-person workshop in Bournemouth. You build working automations with n8n and AI that take manual work off your team.
Up to 8 people per session. £250 per person.
Build Your First Automation Before Lunch
The morning is spent building a real workflow, step by step. The afternoon is for understanding how it works and building your own. Each session focuses on one area, such as operations, marketing or software development.
What You Will Be Able to Do
- Automate tasks in finance, marketing or operations
- Design, run and maintain AI automations in-house
- Move from trying AI to solving real business problems with it
Skills You Will Gain
- Build end-to-end automations using n8n, APIs and LLMs
- Connect tools like Slack, HubSpot, Google Sheets and OpenAI
- Work with data, triggers and conditional logic
- Test and debug automations so they keep working
- Re-use templates to build new automations quickly
Your Day at a Glance
From the basics to building your own automations.
9:30 AM
Arrival & Setup
Coffee, introductions, laptop setup and an overview of the day.
10:00 AM
Getting Started with n8n
- What n8n is and how it differs from other tools
- Triggers, nodes and execution explained
- Live demo: connect your first apps
10:45 AM
Build Your First Flow
Hands-on. You build a working workflow, for example: inbound email, extract the details with AI, post a Slack message, add a CRM entry. By lunch it is live.
12:30 PM
Lunch
We order in from somewhere local. Time to eat, talk and share ideas.
1:30 PM
Deep Dive: How Nodes Work
How the flow you built works: expressions, variables, HTTP requests and error handling. Connect public APIs and make your flows respond to data.
3:30 PM to 5:30 PM
Free Play & Mentored Build
Work on your own project. Your instructor helps you plan, troubleshoot and get it working.
5:30 PM
Wrap-Up
Takeaways, feedback and resources to keep building.
Workshop Topics
New dates are being scheduled. Register your interest through the booking form and we will let you know when places open.
Automation for Operations
New dates being scheduled
Reduce manual admin, automate invoices and approvals, and get clearer reporting across your business.
£250 | 8 available
Register InterestAutomation for Marketing Teams
New dates being scheduled
Automate lead capture, campaign management and reporting.
£250 | 8 available
Register InterestAutomation for Software Development Teams
New dates being scheduled
Automate parts of deployment, testing and code review.
£250 | 8 available
Register Interest
Location
First Floor Beacon House (Agitate Digital)
15 Christchurch Road, Bournemouth
9:30am to 5:30pm workshop
Parking: limited on-site, pay-and-display next door
What You Need
- Laptop with charge (required)
- Some technical ability (familiar with ChatGPT or similar tools)
- No software installation required (optional: bring your own n8n instance)
macOS or Windows laptops are preferred to ensure workshop software compatibility.
What's Included in £250
- A full day of hands-on building with an experienced developer
- Take-home materials and resources
- Lunch provided
- Access to shared templates and follow-up support
Want a Session In-House?
We can run a full day for your team only, at your premises. Use the same form to register interest and tell us about your team.
About Your Instructor
Dan Griffiths
Fractional CTO & Automation Strategist
Dan is a software developer with over 20 years of experience and the current Chair of Silicon South.
He runs Interpin Ltd, a digital product development company, and leads the AI Exchange with Evolve, which helps Dorset businesses adopt practical automation and AI.
Questions About the Workshop?
Ask about topics, dates or an in-house session and we will get back to you.
Email us at [email protected] or leave your details below and we will get back to you.