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    • M

      Meta

      API

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Django (Web Framework), API Design, Software Documentation, Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, Authorization (Computing), Performance Tuning, JSON, Data Validation

      4
      Rating, 4 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • A

      Amazon Web Services

      AWS Fundamentals

      Skills you'll gain: AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM), Amazon CloudWatch, Amazon DynamoDB, Amazon Web Services, Serverless Computing, Cloud Computing, Amazon S3, Scalability, Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud, Event-Driven Programming, Solution Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, Data Migration, Cloud Storage, API Gateway, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Cloud Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Cloud Security, Data Import/Export

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
      ·
      6.4K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Scrimba

      API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript)

      Skills you'll gain: JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Javascript, Web Applications, Data Access, Web Servers, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Servers, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS)

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • M

      Meta

      Meta Back-End Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Django (Web Framework), Full-Stack Web Development, Version Control, Restful API, Data Structures, Unix Commands, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Git (Version Control System), Back-End Web Development, GitHub, Web Design and Development, Relational Databases, Front-End Web Development, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Database Management Systems, SQL, Database Design, Unit Testing, Algorithms, Web Development

      Build toward a degree

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      9.2K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • C

      Codio

      Getting Started with Generative AI API

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Image Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Animations, Natural Language Processing, Visualization (Computer Graphics), Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Graphics, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Artificial Intelligence, Computer Vision, Graphic and Visual Design, Performance Tuning

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      29 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    • S

      Scrimba

      API Basics 2: Build a Blog (REST, URLs & HTTP Requests)

      Skills you'll gain: Restful API, Web Applications, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Application Programming Interface (API), Web Services, HTML and CSS, JSON, Javascript

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • P

      Packt

      Backend Development and API Creation

      Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Full-Stack Web Development, Middleware, JavaScript Frameworks, Server Side, MongoDB, User Accounts, Back-End Web Development, Authentications, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, GitHub, Javascript, JSON, Data Validation, Development Environment

      4.9
      Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
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      14 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: OAuth, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Security Controls, Application Security, Network Security, Data Security, JSON, Identity and Access Management, Threat Management

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      834 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    • G

      Google Cloud

      Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Cloud Applications, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Docker (Software), Kubernetes, Application Development, CI/CD, Cloud Development, Microservices, Authentications, Serverless Computing, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Virtual Machines, Generative AI, Cloud API, Prompt Engineering

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      49K reviews

      Intermediate · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    • U

      University of Michigan

      Python 3 Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Unified Modeling Language, JSON, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Software Design, Debugging, Object Oriented Design, Data Processing, Web Scraping, Unit Testing, Programming Principles, Data Import/Export, Restful API, Python Programming, Image Analysis, Data Manipulation, Jupyter, Maintainability, Data Structures, Software Engineering, File Management

      4.8
      Rating, 4.8 out of 5 stars
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      23K reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    • G

      Google Cloud

      API Development on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API, API Design, Continuous Deployment, CI/CD, Restful API, Application Deployment, Google Cloud Platform, Continuous Integration, Middleware, Application Performance Management, JSON, Software Versioning, Proxy Servers, Scalability, Extensible Markup Language (XML)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      1K reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    • I

      IBM

      IBM Full-Stack JavaScript Developer

      Skills you'll gain: Istio, Node.JS, Software Development Life Cycle, Kubernetes, Server Side, MongoDB, Application Deployment, CI/CD, Cloud-Native Computing, React Redux, NoSQL, Restful API, OpenShift, Git (Version Control System), Cloud Applications, Containerization, GitHub, HTML and CSS, Ajax, Interviewing Skills

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      7.1K reviews

      Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular api courses

    • API: Meta
    • AWS Fundamentals: Amazon Web Services
    • API Basics 1: Build a Bot (Fetch, JSON & Async JavaScript): Scrimba
    • Meta Back-End Developer: Meta
    • Getting Started with Generative AI API: Codio
    • API Basics 2: Build a Blog (REST, URLs & HTTP Requests): Scrimba
    • Backend Development and API Creation: Packt
    • API Security on Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Preparing for Google Cloud Certification: Cloud Developer: Google Cloud
    • Python 3 Programming: University of Michigan

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    Frequently Asked Questions about Api

    Understanding your goal, whether for developing applications, integrating services, or learning more about software interactions, will guide your learning of APIs. Regular practice with API documentation, development, and testing is crucial. Join developer communities like Stack Overflow or GitHub for troubleshooting and collaboration. Work on real projects like creating or consuming APIs. Coursera’s API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform by Google Cloud is a valuable resource to start with.‎

    API courses cover a variety of topics essential for understanding and developing Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). These include the basics of API concepts, RESTful API design, and HTTP protocols. Learners will explore topics such as authentication and authorization, API documentation, and versioning. Advanced courses might cover areas like building APIs with various programming languages (e.g., Python, Java, JavaScript), GraphQL, and microservices architecture. Practical exercises and projects help learners apply these concepts to real-world scenarios, enhancing their ability to design, develop, and manage APIs effectively.‎

    Choosing the right API course depends on your current skill level and career aspirations. Beginners should look for courses that cover the basics of RESTful API design, HTTP protocols, and introductory programming skills. Those with some experience might benefit from intermediate courses focusing on advanced API development techniques, security practices, and API documentation tools like Swagger. Advanced learners or professionals seeking specialized knowledge might consider courses on microservices architecture, GraphQL, or preparing for roles in backend development and system integration. Reviewing course content, instructor expertise, and learner feedback can help ensure the course aligns with your goals.‎

    A certificate in API development can open up various career opportunities in software development, IT, and technology consulting. Common roles include API developer, backend developer, integration engineer, and software architect. These positions involve designing and developing APIs, ensuring seamless integration between systems, and optimizing API performance. With the growing importance of APIs in enabling software interoperability and driving digital transformation, earning a certificate in API development can significantly enhance your career prospects and opportunities for advancement in fields such as web development, cloud computing, fintech, and enterprise software.‎

    This FAQ content has been made available for informational purposes only. Learners are advised to conduct additional research to ensure that courses and other credentials pursued meet their personal, professional, and financial goals.

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