Course Outline
Day 1: No-Code Development & Workflow Automation
Session 1: Introduction to No-Code & AI for Work & Business (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
Objective: Understand the power of no-code development and AI for career and business growth.
- What is No-Code? How it empowers non-technical professionals
- Real-world applications of No-Code in business, tech, and automation
- Overview of AI tools that simplify work and entrepreneurship
Activity:
- Mind Mapping Exercise – Participants brainstorm ways no-code tools can help automate tasks in their personal or professional lives.
Session 2: Getting Started with No-Code Platforms (10:45 AM – 12:15 PM)
Objective: Learn the basics of Make.com, Zapier, and Monday.com.
- Setting up accounts and exploring the dashboards
- Understanding workflows, triggers, and automation
- Case studies of businesses leveraging these tools
Activity:
- Live Demo & Hands-on Practice – Participants build their first automation workflow using Make.com or Zapier.
Lunch Break (12:15 PM – 1:15 PM)
Session 3: Airtable Essentials – Managing Data Without Code (1:15 PM – 3:00 PM)
Objective: Learn to use Airtable for organizing data efficiently.
- Introduction to databases, tables, fields, and records
- Creating forms and views for structured data management
- Basic automation with Airtable Automations & Integrations
Activity:
- Mini Project – Participants create a personalized Airtable database for managing their career, job applications, or business tasks.
Session 4: Automating Workflows with Zapier (3:15 PM – 4:30 PM)
Objective: Use Zapier to connect different apps and automate repetitive tasks.
- How Zapier works: Triggers, actions, and integrations
- Popular automation examples for personal and business use
- Best practices for workflow optimization
Activity:
- Hands-on Practice – Participants automate a repetitive task, such as saving email attachments to Google Drive or updating Airtable records.
Day 2: No-Code CRM, Marketing & Soft Skills Training
Session 5: Monday.com for Project & Workflow Management (9:00 AM – 10:30 AM)
Objective: Learn to organize projects, teams, and tasks effectively using Monday.com.
- Creating boards, tasks, and project timelines
- Customizing dashboards for productivity
- Using automation and integrations for efficiency
Activity:
- Live Demo – Participants set up their own project management dashboard based on a real-life work scenario.
Session 6: GoHighLevel – CRM & Marketing Automation (10:45 AM – 12:15 PM)
Objective: Build a customer relationship management (CRM) system and automate marketing.
- Setting up customer pipelines and lead tracking
- Automating email, SMS, and social media marketing
- Best practices for nurturing leads and closing sales
Activity:
- Mini Project – Participants create and automate a customer follow-up system using GoHighLevel.
Lunch Break (12:15 PM – 1:15 PM)
Session 7: HubSpot Expert Certification Prep (1:15 PM – 3:00 PM)
Objective: Learn the fundamentals of inbound marketing, CRM, and sales.
- HubSpot CRM basics – Managing contacts, deals, and pipelines
- Inbound marketing strategies – Content, SEO, lead generation
- Sales and customer service tools
Activity:
- Quiz & Certification Prep – Participants review HubSpot modules to prepare for the HubSpot Expert Certification.
Session 8: Empowered Return – Soft Skills & Career Re-Entry (3:15 PM – 4:30 PM)
Objective: Equip participants with soft skills and strategies to confidently transition back into the workforce.
- Overcoming career re-entry challenges and mindset shifts
- Effective networking and building professional connections
- Crafting your professional story – Resume, LinkedIn, and personal branding
Activity:
- Goal-Setting Workshop – Participants outline their next steps for career re-entry and create an action plan.
Capstone Project: Real-World Application of No-Code Tools
Objective: Participants will apply their learning to a real-world project.
- Choose a challenge and solve it using No-Code tools
- Work in teams for peer collaboration and feedback
- Present the final project for instructor and group feedback
Examples:
- Automate job application tracking using Airtable & Zapier
- Create a project management workflow in Monday.com
- Design a basic CRM for customer follow-ups using GoHighLevel