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Description

No-Code with Airtable, Make and OpenAI: Model, Automate and Connect AI

Build a first application and an automated workflow without writing a single line of code

  • 1 day — 7 h
  • In-person or virtual
  • Foundation
  • Up to 6 participants

Project teams accumulate shared spreadsheets, manual reminders and copy-paste work from one tool to another. Requests sent to the IT department sit in a queue, even though the need is often simple: a structured database, a form and a few automations.

This one-day programme introduces three complementary building blocks: Airtable to structure data, Make to chain actions between applications, and OpenAI to process text within the flow. Participants build one complete use case end to end and leave with the criteria that distinguish a sound no-code use from a project that genuinely requires software development.

Learning objectives

  • Structure data in an Airtable base suited to the requirement
  • Create views and forms that a team can work with
  • Build an automation scenario in Make
  • Integrate OpenAI text processing into a scenario
  • Assess whether a no-code solution or custom development is the right answer

What makes this programme different

A single use case is built from the first field of the base through to the running automation
The limits and hidden costs of no-code tools are addressed before you commit
Every participant leaves with a working base and scenario on their own account

Programme

1Structuring your data with Airtable

Replacing the shared spreadsheet

  • Tables, fields and data types
  • Relationships between tables and linked records
  • Views, filters and groupings according to use
  • Data entry forms and sharing with the team

2Automating with Make

Chaining actions between tools

  • The concepts of scenario, trigger and module
  • Connecting Airtable, email and a file storage space
  • Filters, conditions and error handling
  • Step-by-step testing and going live with the scenario

3Adding OpenAI processing

Putting AI to work within the flow

  • Calling a model from a Make scenario
  • Writing stable and reusable instructions
  • Checking outputs before distribution
  • Data transmitted, costs and usage limits

Who is it for

Project managers, administrative support staff, team leaders and support functions seeking to automate repetitive tasks.

Prerequisites

Confident use of a spreadsheet and of online collaborative tools.

Dates & locations

36 scheduled dates between November 2026 and December 2027. Seats are confirmed in the order enquiries are received.

November 2026

December 2026

January 2027

February 2027

March 2027

April 2027

May 2027

June 2027

September 2027

October 2027

November 2027

December 2027

None of these dates suit you? We open additional sessions on request, and any programme can be run privately for your team.

Practical details

Before the programme
Online positioning questionnaire. Your development objectives are shared with the trainer, who tailors the practical case studies to your context.
Teaching methods
Theoretical input, workshops and practical case studies. Digital course materials and method sheets provided.
Assessment
Multiple-choice tests and role-play exercises. Assessment of learning at the start and end of the programme, with immediate and 60-day follow-up evaluations.
After the programme
One year of access to the e-learning platform. Self-assessment of the skills acquired and a 30-day follow-up session with your trainer.
How to register
Registration online or on the basis of a quotation.
Lead time
11 working days after confirmation of registration.
Accessibility
Accessible to people of determination. Contact our accessibility coordinator to design a suitable solution: contact@mpf-academy.ae
Start dates
Rolling intake: in addition to the scheduled sessions, this programme can start on request.