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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


  • G

    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
  • L

    LearnKartS

    Build AI Agents & Secure API Integrations with n8n

    Skills you'll gain: Webhook Security, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, Application Programming Interface (API), AI Workflows, Agentic Workflows, API Design, Restful API, AI Orchestration, OpenAI API, Web Scraping, Prompt Engineering, Scripting Languages, No-Code Development, Google Gemini, Javascript, Automation, Authentications, Large Language Modeling, Cybersecurity

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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

  • G

    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, 843 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • G

    Google Cloud

    Streaming HL7 to FHIR Data with Healthcare API

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Health Informatics, Data Import/Export, Data Mapping, Clinical Data Management, Health Care, Health Information Management, Data Store, Web Development

    3.4 stars, 14 reviews, Intermediate, Project, Less Than 2 Hours

    ★ 3.4 (14) · Intermediate · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

  • C

    Coursera

    SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy

    Skills you'll gain: API Design, API Gateway, API Testing, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Documentation, Restful API, Software Design Documents, Server Side, Test Automation, Software Testing, Software Design, Back-End Web Development, Test Case, Collaboration, Debugging

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • P

    Packt

    Advanced State Management and API Integration

    Skills you'll gain: Middleware, React Redux, React.js, Scalability, Application Programming Interface (API), Frontend Integration, Maintainability, Restful API, Context Management, JavaScript Frameworks, Frontend Performance, Server Side

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Postman API Platform, API Design, Application Programming Interface (API), .NET Framework, API Testing, Authentications, Object-Relational Mapping, Development Environment, Microsoft Visual Studio, Web Development Tools, Endpoint Security, Software Design Patterns, Data Mapping, Identity and Access Management, Data Validation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • P

    Packt

    Ultimate ASP.NET Core Web API Development Guide

    Skills you'll gain: Restful API, ASP.NET, Postman API Platform, Application Programming Interface (API), .NET Framework, API Design, Cloud Deployment, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Database Design, Authentications, API Testing, Web Services, Database Development, Data Store, Microsoft Visual Studio, Microsoft Development Tools, Microsoft Azure, Secure Coding, Identity and Access Management

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • S

    Scrimba

    Learn OpenAI's Assistant API

    Skills you'll gain: OpenAI API, OpenAI, AI Workflows, LLM Application, AI Integrations, Generative AI Agents, AI Personalization, Agentic Workflows, Application Programming Interface (API), Performance Testing, Artificial Intelligence, Context Management, Application Development

    4.5 stars, 25 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.5 (25) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Script with Confluence API

    Skills you'll gain: Software Documentation, API Gateway, Scripting, API Design, API Testing, Restful API, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Import/Export, Scripting Languages, Technical Documentation, Performance Tuning, Content Management, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    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

    4.9 stars, 10 reviews, Beginner, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.9 (10) · Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
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In summary, here are 10 of our most popular api courses

  • Architecting and Installing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Build AI Agents & Secure API Integrations with n8n: LearnKartS
  • API Testing Using Rest Assured Test Automation Tool: Coursera
  • API Security with the Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
  • Streaming HL7 to FHIR Data with Healthcare API: Google Cloud
  • SmartBear API Hub Development: Design, Test & Deploy: Coursera
  • Advanced State Management and API Integration: Packt
  • Minimal API Development with ASP.NET Core: Packt
  • Ultimate ASP.NET Core Web API Development Guide: Packt
  • Learn OpenAI's Assistant API: Scrimba

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