Automate a workflow with Manus
Use AI to handle repetitive tasks like organizing research, drafting updates, or cleaning up routine work.
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AutomationBeginnerCourse
Learn automation basics
Explore tools like n8n, Zapier, and MCPs so your apps, notes, and reminders can work together.
90 minZapier, n8n, Make10xCareer Team
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Pick the format that matches the level of support you want.
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Self-paced
Start immediately and work through the training on your own schedule.
Free
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Join a guided cohort or workshop format when live delivery is available.
$99
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Practice with an AI-guided trainer experience tailored to the course topic.
$9
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Overview
Automation connects your tools so they work together without manual effort. This guide covers the landscape and helps you pick the right starting point.
Tools covered
- Zapier — Easiest to start, best for simple triggers and actions
- n8n — Open-source, more powerful, self-hostable
- Make (Integromat) — Visual builder with complex logic support
- MCPs (Model Context Protocols) — Connect AI models to external tools
What you'll learn
- The automation mindset: spotting repetitive patterns in your work
- Triggers, actions, and conditions — the building blocks
- Your first automation: connecting two tools you already use
- When to use simple automations vs. AI agents
Why this matters
Automation is the bridge between "I know AI exists" and "AI works for me while I sleep."
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