Workflow Automation using Generative AI

Workflow Automation using Generative AI

Instructor: Priyanka Mehta

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2 modules

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5 hours to complete

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

5 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Master Zapier fundamentals and integrate OpenAI APIs for automation.
Build AI-powered workflows to automate emails, blogs, and social media tasks.
Create advanced multistep Zaps using filters, conditional logic, and real-time tracking.
Optimize workflows for performance, scalability, and cost-efficiency.

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There are 2 modules in this course

This Generative AI Workflow Automation course offers a comprehensive path to mastering AI-powered automation using Zapier and ChatGPT. Start with the fundamentals like Zapier basics, key terms, triggers, and automation types. Move into hands-on demos that automate blogs, emails, business plans, and social media posts using OpenAI. Learn to build multistep Zaps with conditional logic and monitor workflows in real-time. Finally, optimize for cost and performance using advanced techniques and real-world use cases.

To be successful in this course, you should have a basic understanding of workflow tools, web applications, and familiarity with how APIs work or a willingness to explore them. By the end of this course, you will be able to: - Understand Zapier fundamentals and OpenAI API configurations - Build intelligent workflows that automate business and marketing tasks - Use multistep Zaps, filters, and logic for smarter automation - Monitor and optimize workflows for efficiency and scalability Ideal for automation specialists, digital marketers, AI workflow engineers, operations analysts, and consultants aiming to streamline processes with scalable AI-driven solutions.

Master Generative AI workflow automation with hands-on training in Zapier and ChatGPT integration. Learn to create powerful Zaps, configure OpenAI APIs, and build AI-driven workflows. Explore triggers, automation types, and real-world use cases with guided demos. Perfect for professionals aiming to streamline tasks, enhance productivity, and leverage AI for scalable automation solutions.

What's included

20 videos1 reading4 assignments

20 videosTotal 107 minutes

Learning Objectives2 minutesPreview module
Introduction to Workflow Automation8 minutes
Getting Started with Zapier5 minutes
Zapier: Key Terms4 minutes
Types of Zaps1 minute
Types of Triggers in a Zap1 minute
How Does Zapier Work?4 minutes
Creating Zaps4 minutes
Demo: Setting Up a Zapier Account and Creating a Zap16 minutes
Getting Started with ChatGPT API Key7 minutes
OpenAI API3 minutes
Demo Generating an OpenAI API Key2 minutes
Parameters of the Open API3 minutes
Integrating ChatGPT with Zapier2 minutes
Demo: Integrating ChatGPT with Zapier1 minute
Building Automated Workflows with AI-Generated Content8 minutes
Demo: Building an Automated Workflow Using Zapier14 minutes
Testing and Debugging AI-Powered Zaps6 minutes
Demo: Troubleshoot a Query Using Zapier5 minutes
Key Takeaways1 minute

1 readingTotal 10 minutes

Course Syllabus10 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 85 minutes

Assessment for Workflow Automation Using Generative AI40 minutes
Quiz for Generative AI Workflow Automation 15 minutes
Quiz on Integrating ChatGPT with Zapier15 minutes
Quiz on AI-Powered Workflows and Troubleshooting15 minutes

Learn to master AI-powered workflow automation using Zapier and Generative AI. This module covers advanced use cases like automating blogs, emails, social media posts, and business plans with ChatGPT. Explore multistep Zaps, conditional logic, and optimization techniques to boost efficiency and reduce costs. Ideal for professionals streamlining business processes with intelligent automation.

What's included

14 videos3 assignments

14 videosTotal 82 minutes

Learning Objectives1 minutePreview module
Zapier and Generative AI: Use Cases3 minutes
Demo: Automated Blogs via ChatGPT Using Zapier10 minutes
Demo: Automate Email Responses via OpenAI API Using Zapier7 minutes
Demo: Automate Social Media Content Creation Using ChatGPT and Zapier10 minutes
Demo: Create a Business Plan via Google Forms with Zapier10 minutes
Demo: Summarize Business Information Using OpenAI and Zapier10 minutes
Multistep Zap2 minutes
Use Cases of OpenAI Integration with Multistep Zaps4 minutes
Conditional Logic1 minute
Monitoring and Optimization of Zap Performance4 minutes
Optimizing for Efficiency and Cost Saving: Factors4 minutes
Real World Examples8 minutes
Key Takeaways2 minutes

3 assignmentsTotal 70 minutes

Assessment for Mastering AI-Powered Workflows with Zapier40 minutes
Quiz on Automating Workflows with Zapier and Generative AI15 minutes
Quiz on Advanced Automation Techniques and Optimization15 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

AI workflow automation uses artificial intelligence to streamline and automate repetitive tasks, decisions, or processes within a workflow. It helps boost efficiency, reduce manual work, and improve scalability across business operations.

A generative AI workflow involves using AI models like ChatGPT to create content or make decisions automatically within a business process. It’s commonly used for generating emails, blogs, summaries, or customer responses as part of automated workflows.

The four typical stages of an AI workflow are: data collection and preparation, model development, deployment/integration, and monitoring/optimization. These stages ensure AI solutions are effective, scalable, and continuously improving.

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