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API Courses

API courses can help you learn how to design, build, and test application programming interfaces, as well as understand RESTful services and authentication methods. You can build skills in data exchange formats like JSON and XML, error handling, and API documentation practices. Many courses introduce tools such as Postman for testing APIs, Swagger for documentation, and various programming languages like Python or JavaScript to implement API calls, allowing you to effectively integrate and manage data across different systems.

Popular API Courses and Certifications


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    Codio

    Getting Started with Generative AI API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, Fine-tuning, Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, ChatGPT, Application Performance Management, Generative Model Architectures, AI powered creativity, Generative AI, LLM Application, Image Analysis, Photo Editing, Token Optimization, Application Programming Interface (API), Multimodal Prompts, Animations, Tool Calling, Python Programming, Computer Science

    3.9 stars, 36 reviews, Beginner, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 3.9 (36) · Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Building with OpenAI API

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI API, Token Optimization, LangChain, ChatGPT, Multimodal Prompts, OpenAI, Prompt Patterns, Generative AI, No-Code Development, LLM Application, AI powered creativity, Generative Model Architectures, Microsoft Power Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), Large Language Modeling, AI Workflows, Email Automation, Application Development, JSON

    3.6 stars, 7 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 3.6 (7) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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    Packt

    Learn REST API Automation Using REST Assured

    Skills you'll gain: Authentications, OAuth, API Testing, Restful API, Application Programming Interface (API), JSON, Test Automation, Data Validation, Extensible Markup Language (XML), Test Script Development, Mockups, Test Tools, Extensible Languages and XML, Verification And Validation, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    API Security with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: OAuth, API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Security, Restful API, Authentications, Data Loss Prevention, Data Security, Authorization (Computing), Cryptographic Protocols, JSON, Threat Management, Identity and Access Management, Threat Detection

    4.6 stars, 844 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (844) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Master AWS Lambda & API Workflows for Serverless Automation

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Amazon CloudWatch, API Design, Amazon Web Services, Cloud-Based Integration, Microservices, Event-Driven Programming, Cloud Deployment, Data Validation

    5 stars, 14 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 5 (14) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    API Development and Model Serving

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, Load Balancing, Containerization, Docker (Software), Model Deployment, Restful API, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Integrations, Authentications, Tool Calling, Scalability, Context Management, Performance Tuning, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, JSON, Test Automation, Test Script Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Software Testing, Test Tools, Integration Testing, Functional Testing

    4.6 stars, 309 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.6 (309) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Google Cloud

    Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Kubernetes, Cloud API, Google Cloud Platform, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud Platforms, Cloud-Native Computing, API Testing, Istio, Application Deployment, Software Installation, Proxy Servers, Verification And Validation, Configuration Management

    4.6 stars, 44 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (44) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    API Development with the Apigee API Platform

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Application Deployment, Restful API, Continuous Deployment, AI Integrations, Cloud Deployment, LLM Application, Web Services, AI Security, CI/CD, AI Workflows, Token Optimization, Prompt Patterns, Proxy Servers, Large Language Modeling, Application Lifecycle Management, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP)

    4.6 stars, 1.1K reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (1.1K) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • E

    EDUCBA

    Apply Advanced API Testing with Postman

    Skills you'll gain: Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Web Services, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Software Testing, Service Oriented Architecture, Test Execution Engine

    4.5 stars, 11 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (11) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    API Testing with Karate Framework

    Skills you'll gain: API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Test Tools, Behavior-Driven Development, Test Automation

    4.4 stars, 23 reviews, Beginner, Guided Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 4.4 (23) · Beginner · Guided Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • B

    Board Infinity

    Building Services with ASP.NET Web API

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Microsoft SQL Servers, C# (Programming Language), Web Services, Database Management, Database Development, JSON, Back-End Web Development, SQL, Database Design, Server Side, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Application Programming Interface (API), API Design, Database Architecture and Administration, Programming Principles, Object Oriented Design

    4.1 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.1 (14) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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