AI Builder Path
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AI Builder Path
Build reliable AI workflows for your own work\.
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Jumpstart
Go from zero to Zap in under 20 minutes
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Building Basic Zaps
Learn how to build simple, low\-risk automations in Zapier so you can confidently move data between your everyday tools\.
20 min
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Building Intermediate Zaps
Add power and flexibility to your automations using utility steps like AI, Formatter, Search, and Paths\.
40 min
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Building AI Agents
Create AI\-powered teammates that monitor, decide, and act across your apps—automatically and on demand\.
30 min
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What you'll learn in this path
- Spot what to automate first — get oriented to the Zapier platform and the kinds of work you can hand off right away\.
- Build and publish Zap workflows — from scratch and with Copilot, using triggers, actions, field mapping, and app connections\.
- Make workflows smarter with utility steps — AI by Zapier, Formatter, Search, and Paths for cleaner data and decision logic\.
- Build your first AI agent — equip it with the right tools, instructions, and guardrails so it acts reliably on your behalf\.
Who this path is for
Anyone who wants to get more done with automation and AI — no code and no prior Zapier experience required\. The path starts from zero and ends with you building an AI agent that handles multi\-step work on your behalf\.
Four courses · 26 lessons · about 2 hours total · Free with a Zapier account
Courses in this path
1\. Jumpstart \(20 min\) — Get oriented to the Zapier platform and understand the kinds of work you can start handing off right away\. 2\. Building Basic Zaps \(35 min\) — Learn the core building blocks of a Zap — triggers, actions, field mapping, and app connections — then build and publish workflows from scratch and with Copilot\. 3\. Building Intermediate Zaps \(40 min\) — Solve more nuanced problems with utility steps: AI by Zapier, Formatter, Search, and Paths\. 4\. Building AI Agents \(30 min\) — Build your first Zapier Agent and equip it with the right tools, instructions, and guardrails\.AI Builder Path FAQ
Do I need any automation experience?
No\. Jumpstart assumes you're brand new to Zapier, and each course builds on the last\. If you've already built a few Zap workflows, you can jump ahead to Building Intermediate Zaps or Building AI Agents\.
Do I need to know how to code?
No\. Everything in this path is built visually or with plain\-language prompts — you'll even build one Zap workflow with Zapier Copilot just by describing what you want\.
What will I be able to do by the end?
You'll be able to build and publish your own Zap workflows, use utility steps like Formatter and Paths for smarter automations, and build a focused AI agent that handles multi\-step work like triaging requests or qualifying leads\.