Artificial Intelligence

Level 2 - Application

Build AI-Powered Workflow Automation

Taught by Marcus Chen

About This Challenge

Create automated workflows that leverage AI to handle complex, judgment-requiring tasks. This challenge teaches you to design and implement AI-powered automations using platforms like Zapier, Make, and custom solutions, with a focus on error handling, monitoring, and measuring ROI.

What You'll Learn

Design AI-powered automated workflows from opportunity identification to deployment
Implement working automations on major platforms like Zapier and Make
Build robust error handling and fallback strategies for automated systems
Set up monitoring dashboards and alerting for production automations
Measure and communicate automation ROI with concrete metrics

Challenge Content

24 lessons

Identifying Automation Opportunities

Finding High-Value Automation Opportunities

8 Min

The Automation Opportunity Framework

8 Min

Common AI Workflow Patterns

7 Min

Opportunity Identification Check

10 Min

Build Your Automation Opportunity Map

25 Min

Designing AI Workflows

Anatomy of an AI Workflow

10 Min

Workflow Components and Data Flow

10 Min

Designing Prompts for Workflow Steps

8 Min

Workflow Design Knowledge Check

10 Min

Design Your AI Workflow Blueprint

30 Min

Building on Automation Platforms

Platform Implementation Walkthrough

12 Min

Building with Zapier AI Actions

10 Min

Building with Make Scenarios

10 Min

Build Your First AI Workflow

45 Min

Error Handling and Monitoring

Building Resilient Automations

8 Min

Error Handling Strategies for AI Workflows

10 Min

Monitoring and Alerting for Production Workflows

8 Min

Error Handling and Monitoring Quiz

10 Min

Add Error Handling and Monitoring to Your Workflow

30 Min

Scaling and Measuring ROI

From Pilot to Production Scale

8 Min

Scaling Strategies for AI Automations

10 Min

Measuring and Communicating ROI

10 Min

Scaling and ROI Assessment

10 Min

Complete ROI Analysis and Scaling Plan

35 Min

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Challenge Info

Level

Level 2 - Application

Subject

Artificial Intelligence

Progress

Rewards

Requirements

Basic understanding of AI concepts and capabilities
Familiarity with workflow thinking and process mapping
Access to a free Zapier or Make account for hands-on exercises

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