AI Automation with Make.com & Zapier full Syllabus

Phase 1: Understanding No-Code Automation Basics

1. Introduction to Automation

• What is workflow automation?
• The power of no-code tools
• When and why to automate?

2. Make.com vs Zapier – Quick Comparison

• Interface, pricing, use cases
• When to use Make, when to use Zapier?
• Real-life examples: Personal, Business, Freelancing

Phase 2: Getting Started with Zapier

3. Zapier Interface Overview

• Creating a free account
• Dashboard walkthrough
• Understanding Zaps, Triggers, Actions

4. Creating Your First Zap

• Connect Gmail to Google Sheets (basic zap)
• Filters and delays
• Multi-step zaps

5. Popular Zapier Use Cases

• Auto-send WhatsApp or Email when form is submitted
• New social media post = Auto send to Telegram group
• Sync data between tools (e.g. Notion, Slack, Sheets)

Phase 3: Getting Started with Make.com (Integromat)

6. Make.com Interface Overview

• Setting up your first scenario
• Understanding modules and blueprints
• Real-time vs scheduled workflows

7. Building a Simple Scenario

• Email to Spreadsheet automation
• Auto-upload social media post from Notion/Sheets
• Adding conditional logic and routers

8. Visual Editor Deep Dive

• Looping modules
• Conditional logic
• Error handling
• Custom functions

Phase 4: Integrating AI in Automations (ChatGPT, GPT-4, ElevenLabs, etc.)

9. Using OpenAI in Workflows

• How to get OpenAI API key
• Writing AI content (emails, posts) using Zapier & Make
• AI for customer support replies

10. AI Audio & Voice Tools in Automation

• Generate audio from text using ElevenLabs API
• Auto-send AI audio to Telegram/WhatsApp

11. AI Image & Video Tools Integration

• Using DALL·E, Canva, Runway ML via Zapier or Make
• Auto-create social media creatives using templates
• Generate short videos with AI + auto-post to YouTube Shorts

Phase 5: Real-World Automation Projects

12. Personal Productivity Automations

• Daily task reminders from Notion/Sheets to WhatsApp
• Auto-save Gmail attachments to Google Drive
• Daily AI-generated journal entry in Notion

13. Freelancers/Service Providers Automations

• Lead capture to client onboarding automation
• Auto invoice generation using Stripe + Google Docs
• New form → CRM update + AI follow-up email

14. Social Media Content Automations

• AI writes a post → auto-publish to Instagram, Facebook
• Auto-schedule AI-generated quotes with images
• Get content ideas daily from ChatGPT + auto save to Sheets

Phase 6: Advanced Automation Techniques

15. Webhooks and Custom APIs

• What is a webhook?
• Setting up Webhooks in Make and Zapier
• Integrate custom AI tools with Make/Zapier

16. Error Handling & Testing

• Logging errors with Telegram alerts
• Retry logic and smart branching
• Best practices for stable workflows

Phase 7: Packaging & Monetizing Your Automation Skills

17. Building Automation Services for Clients

• How to find clients for automation (Upwork, LinkedIn, etc.)
• Creating automation packages
• Handling client onboarding and workflow building

18. Creating & Selling Automation Templates

• Build Make.com/Zapier templates
• Sell on marketplaces or personal site
• Offer subscription-based automation services

Phase 8: Final Projects + Portfolio

19. Final Hands-on Projects (Choose any 1–2)

• AI-Powered Resume Builder Automation
• Content Repurposing Engine (Blog → Tweet → Image → Post)
• AI-based CRM follow-up system
• End-to-end automation for a coaching business