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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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    Packt

    The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment

    Skills you'll gain: Code Reusability, Content Management Systems, Authentications, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Application Deployment, Authorization (Computing), Cloud Deployment, Content Management, Restful API, Development Environment, Secure Coding, TypeScript, Maintainability, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Analytics and SEO, Query Languages, Business Logic, Control Panels, Model View Controller, Software Architecture

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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    Google Cloud

    Getting Started With Application Development en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Applications, Cloud Development, Google Cloud Platform, Application Design, Data Store, Application Development, Microservices, Software Development, Cloud Storage, Cloud Services, Other Programming Languages, Software Development Tools, Development Environment, Javascript, Data Storage Technologies, Data Storage, Operational Databases, Databases, Scalability

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology

    Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development

    Skills you'll gain: Server Side, Restful API, Ajax, Node.JS, Web Applications, Web Servers, Web Development, Back-End Web Development, Model View Controller, Javascript, PHP (Scripting Language), Application Programming Interface (API), Authentications, JSON, Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Software Architecture, Real Time Data, Data Storage

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    Coursera

    تصحيح الأخطاء في Swift: اختبر الكود الخاص بك

    Skills you'll gain: Debugging, Apple Xcode, Swift Programming, API Testing, iOS Development, Integrated Development Environments, Apple iOS, Software Testing, Unit Testing, Test Script Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Network Troubleshooting, Test Case, Computer Programming Tools, Knowledge of Apple Software, Mobile Development Tools, Program Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Advanced Full Stack Development and SwiftUI Basics

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, User Accounts, Server Side, Swift Programming, Full-Stack Web Development, Web Development, Programming Principles, Real Time Data, iOS Development, Apple iOS, Frontend Integration, Web Applications, Restful API, Authentications, Data Management, UI Components, User Interface (UI), Data Security

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Using NAT for Apigee X Backend Services

    Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Google Cloud Platform, Proxy Servers, Network Support, Server Side

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Coursera

    Automate Cloud Workflows with Python Scripting

    Skills you'll gain: Infrastructure as Code (IaC), Scripting, Data Persistence, AI Workflows, Python Programming, Command-Line Interface, Virtual Machines, Data Pipelines

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Google Cloud

    Service Directory: Qwik Start

    Skills you'll gain: Google Cloud Platform, Cloud-Based Integration, Cloud Services, Cloud API, Cloud Storage, Data Management

    Beginner · Project · Less Than 2 Hours

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    Packt

    PowerShell for Penetration Testing

    Skills you'll gain: Penetration Testing, Lightweight Directory Access Protocols, Active Directory, Windows PowerShell, Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP), Exploit development, Exploitation techniques, Test Script Development, Security Testing, API Testing, Vulnerability Scanning, Cloud Security, Windows Servers, Cyber Security Assessment, IT Automation, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Microsoft Azure, Vulnerability Assessments, Cloud Computing

    Intermediate · Course · 3 - 6 Months

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    Edureka

    Frontend Web Development with TypeScript

    Skills you'll gain: TypeScript, Webpack, React Redux, React.js, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Front-End Web Development, UI Components, JavaScript Frameworks, Build Tools, Context Management, Event-Driven Programming, Data Validation, Javascript, Web Development, Software Development

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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    Packt

    Python for Google App Engine

    Skills you'll gain: Google App Engine, Cloud Development, Cloud Applications, Cloud Platforms, Restful API, Google Cloud Platform, OAuth, Cloud Deployment, Cloud API, Cloud Computing, Cloud Services, API Design, Application Deployment, Application Programming Interface (API), Platform As A Service (PaaS), Python Programming, Cloud Storage, Database Development, File Management, Web Applications

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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    LearnKartS

    Node.js E-Commerce Backend with Stripe Payments

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, Back-End Web Development, Full-Stack Web Development, API Testing, MongoDB, Payment Processing, Order Management, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Payment Systems, Scheduling, Order Processing, Data Processing, Inventory Management System, Data Validation, Software Development, Database Design, Authorization (Computing), Automation

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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

  • The Complete Strapi™ Course with Plugins and Deployment: Packt
  • Getting Started With Application Development en Français: Google Cloud
  • Learning Server-side Programming through Game Development: The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology
  • تصحيح الأخطاء في Swift: اختبر الكود الخاص بك: Coursera
  • Advanced Full Stack Development and SwiftUI Basics: Packt
  • Using NAT for Apigee X Backend Services: Google Cloud
  • Automate Cloud Workflows with Python Scripting: Coursera
  • Service Directory: Qwik Start: Google Cloud
  • PowerShell for Penetration Testing: Packt
  • Frontend Web Development with TypeScript: Edureka

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