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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


  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Software Quality Assurance, Test Script Development, Test Automation, Acceptance Testing, Test Tools, Test Case, System Testing, Test Planning, Functional Testing, Quality Assurance, Issue Tracking, Test Data, Performance Stress Testing, Browser Compatibility, User Acceptance Testing (UAT), Quality Assurance and Control, Quality Assessment, Interviewing Skills, Quality Management Systems

    4.8 stars, 6 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (6) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • C

    Coursera

    Building GenAI Applications and Agents

    Skills you'll gain: LangChain, Hugging Face, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Evaluation, Large Language Modeling, CrewAI, OpenAI API, Generative AI Agents, LLM Application, Vector Databases, Agentic Workflows, Tool Calling, ChatGPT, Responsible AI, Token Optimization, Embeddings, OpenAI, Generative AI, Python Programming

    4.4 stars, 280 reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (280) · Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • S

    Scrimba

    Intro to AI Engineering

    Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Prompt Patterns, Responsible AI, AI Integrations, OpenAI API, OpenAI, Generative AI, API Testing, Data Ethics, AI Security, Artificial Intelligence, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Programming Interface (API), Fine-tuning, Computer Programming, Key Management

    4.5 stars, 164 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.5 (164) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • I

    IBM

    Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow

    Skills you'll gain: Keras (Neural Network Library), Convolutional Neural Networks, Reinforcement Learning, Deep Learning, Model Optimization, Autoencoders, Generative AI, Unsupervised Learning, Tensorflow, Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Generative Model Architectures, Transfer Learning, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Model Training, Time Series Analysis and Forecasting

    4.4 stars, 1K reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.4 (1K) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • D

    DeepLearning.AI

    TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques

    Skills you'll gain: Generative Adversarial Networks (GANs), Autoencoders, Generative AI, Tensorflow, Computer Vision, Image Analysis, Transfer Learning, Convolutional Neural Networks, Generative Model Architectures, Fine-tuning, Deep Learning, Keras (Neural Network Library), Model Training, Model Optimization, Applied Machine Learning, Artificial Neural Networks, Classification Algorithms, Model Evaluation, Distributed Computing, Visualization (Computer Graphics)

    4.8 stars, 1.7K reviews, Intermediate, Specialization, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.8 (1.7K) · Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • U

    University of Alberta

    Service-Oriented Architecture

    Skills you'll gain: Service Oriented Architecture, API Design, Web Services, Simple Object Access Protocol (SOAP), Microservices, Restful API, Software Architecture, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Applications, Software Design, JSON, Android Development

    4.5 stars, 599 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

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

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • M

    Microsoft

    Microsoft Full-Stack Developer

    Skills you'll gain: Microsoft Copilot, CI/CD, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), GitHub, C# (Programming Language), HTML and CSS, ASP.NET, SQL, Database Management, Azure DevOps, Object Oriented Design, Continuous Integration, Version Control, Git (Version Control System), Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Responsive Web Design, Full-Stack Web Development, Secure Coding, .NET Framework, Graph Theory

    4.6 stars, 525 reviews, Beginner, Professional Certificate, 3 - 6 Months

    ★ 4.6 (525) · Beginner · Professional Certificate · 3 - 6 Months

    Category: Job ready
    Job ready
    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • B

    Board Infinity

    AI in Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance and Alerts

    Skills you'll gain: Failure Analysis, Applied Machine Learning, Machine Learning, Decision Intelligence, Random Forest Algorithm, Email Automation, No-Code Development, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Predictive Modeling, Machine Learning Methods, Predictive Analytics, Automation Engineering, Model Training, Automation, Model Deployment, AI Workflows, Data-Driven Decision-Making, Continuous Monitoring, Estimation, Machine Learning Algorithms

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
  • M

    Meta

    Back-End Developer Capstone

    Skills you'll gain: Back-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Version Control, Git (Version Control System), API Testing, Web Development, Authentications, API Design, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Unit Testing, Test Tools, Database Development, MySQL, User Accounts, Web Applications, Databases

    4.6 stars, 187 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 4 Weeks

    ★ 4.6 (187) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

    Status: Free trial
    Free trial
  • P

    Packt

    Production LLM Monitoring & Optimization

    Skills you'll gain: Token Optimization, LangChain, Large Language Modeling, Prompt Patterns, Prompt Engineering, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, Model Optimization, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), AI Workflows, Application Performance Management, Model Deployment, Embeddings, System Monitoring, Generative AI, Agentic Workflows, AI Enablement, Debugging, Personally Identifiable Information, AI literacy, Semantic Web

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
  • B

    Birla Institute of Technology & Science, Pilani

    Software Testing and Automation

    Skills you'll gain: Software Testing, Regression Testing, White-Box Testing, System Testing, Test Automation, Test Planning, Acceptance Testing, Test Engineering, Functional Testing, Test Case, Test Script Development, Test Tools, Software Quality Assurance, Verification And Validation, Unit Testing, Code Coverage, Software Quality (SQA/SQC), Integration Testing, Performance Testing, Security Testing

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

    Category: New
    New
    Category: Preview
    Preview
    Category: Build toward a degree
    Build toward a degree
  • M

    Meta

    The Full Stack

    Skills you'll gain: Full-Stack Web Development, Front-End Web Development, Django (Web Framework), Web Design and Development, Scalability, HTML and CSS, Cloud Hosting, Responsive Web Design, Web Development, Web Applications, Cloud Deployment, Back-End Web Development, MySQL, Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Hypertext Markup Language (HTML), Cloud Computing, Application Programming Interface (API), Restful API, Virtual Environment, Javascript

    4.6 stars, 239 reviews, Intermediate, Course, 1 - 3 Months

    ★ 4.6 (239) · Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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

  • Microsoft Junior QA/Software Tester: Microsoft
  • Building GenAI Applications and Agents: Coursera
  • Intro to AI Engineering: Scrimba
  • Deep Learning with Keras and Tensorflow: IBM
  • TensorFlow: Advanced Techniques: DeepLearning.AI
  • Service-Oriented Architecture: University of Alberta
  • Microsoft Full-Stack Developer: Microsoft
  • AI in Manufacturing: Predictive Maintenance and Alerts: Board Infinity
  • Back-End Developer Capstone: Meta
  • Production LLM Monitoring & Optimization: Packt

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