• For Individuals
  • For Businesses
  • For Universities
  • For Governments
Degrees
​
Log In
Join for Free
  • Browse
  • Api

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


  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    M

    Microsoft

    Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Restful API, Full-Stack Web Development, Cloud Deployment, Performance Tuning, Frontend Integration, .NET Framework, Data Modeling, Frontend Performance, Development Environment, Software Development Tools, Object-Relational Mapping, Web Development, Software Development, Cloud Infrastructure, Web Applications, UI Components, Code Reusability, Authentications, Application Development

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    11 reviews

    Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    P

    Packt

    .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS

    Skills you'll gain: Docker (Software), ASP.NET, Integration Testing, Object-Relational Mapping, API Design, Identity and Access Management, Enterprise Architecture, Distributed Computing, Authorization (Computing), Database Development, Database Management, Dependency Analysis, Data Validation, Transaction Processing

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    6 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    I

    IBM

    JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project

    Skills you'll gain: Containerization, Node.JS, CI/CD, Kubernetes, MongoDB, Full-Stack Web Development, Back-End Web Development, JavaScript Frameworks, Application Deployment, Continuous Integration, Server Side, Microservices, NoSQL, Frontend Integration, API Design, Software Technical Review, Continuous Deployment, Web Development, Databases, Database Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    10 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    Edureka

    Building AI Agents with OpenAI

    Skills you'll gain: Model Context Protocol, OpenAI API, Retrieval-Augmented Generation, AI Workflows, AI Orchestration, OpenAI, Model Deployment, LLM Application, Agentic Workflows, Generative AI Agents, AI Integrations, Embeddings, Cloud Deployment, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Application Deployment, Decision Intelligence, Agentic systems, Prompt Engineering, Application Programming Interface (API), Responsible AI

    Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    S

    SkillUp

    Generative AI for Java and Spring Development

    Skills you'll gain: Model Deployment, Restful API, Application Deployment, AI Integrations, Generative AI, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), LLM Application, Java, Development Environment, Image Analysis, Software Development, Computer Vision

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    19 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Preview
    Preview
    I

    IBM

    How to Modernize applications with IBM CICS

    Skills you'll gain: Transaction Processing, Hybrid Cloud Computing, COBOL (Programming Language), Mainframe Technologies, Mainframe Computing, IBM Cloud, Cloud Applications, Enterprise Application Management, Application Development, Application Programming Interface (API), Cloud API

    4.5
    Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
    ·
    17 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Getting Started with Application Development 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: Cloud Applications, Cloud-Native Computing, Google Cloud Platform, Cloud API, Application Development, Cloud Storage, Microservices, Dataflow, Data Store, Data Storage, Data Storage Technologies, Transaction Processing, Node.JS, Scalability

    4.4
    Rating, 4.4 out of 5 stars
    ·
    29 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    B

    Board Infinity

    Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications

    Skills you'll gain: ASP.NET, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Object Oriented Design, Web Design and Development, Application Frameworks, Frontend Integration, Programming Principles, API Design, Middleware, Object-Relational Mapping, Model View Controller, Event-Driven Programming, User Interface (UI), Cascading Style Sheets (CSS), Maintainability

    4.2
    Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
    ·
    49 reviews

    Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 日本語版

    Skills you'll gain: CI/CD, Microservices, Cloud Infrastructure, Application Deployment, Cloud Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud Security, Network Architecture, Restful API, Google App Engine, Continuous Deployment, Cloud Computing Architecture, Devops Tools, Kubernetes, Infrastructure Architecture, IT Security Architecture, API Design, Google Cloud Platform, Network Planning And Design, Cloud Computing

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    81 reviews

    Advanced · Course · 1 - 3 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    G

    Google Cloud

    Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français

    Skills you'll gain: Identity and Access Management, Cloud Infrastructure, Google App Engine, Google Cloud Platform, Infrastructure As A Service (IaaS), Kubernetes, Cloud Development, Cloud Platforms, Cloud Computing Architecture, Cloud Deployment, Cloud Services, Load Balancing, Cloud Applications, Prompt Engineering, Cloud Computing, Cloud-Native Computing, Cloud Management, Application Deployment, Site Reliability Engineering, Cloud API

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    97 reviews

    Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    C

    Cisco Learning and Certifications

    Introduction to Network Automation

    Skills you'll gain: IT Automation, Software-Defined Networking, Network Engineering, Scripting, Application Programming Interface (API), Data Modeling, General Networking, Network Planning And Design, Automation, Network Administration, Linux Commands, Python Programming, Program Development

    4.6
    Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
    ·
    92 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

  • Status: Free Trial
    Free Trial
    E

    EDUCBA

    ExpressJS Essentials: Building Modern Web APIs

    Skills you'll gain: Node.JS, JavaScript Frameworks, Web Frameworks, Authentications, MongoDB, Postman API Platform, Restful API, Server Side, Middleware, JSON, Application Programming Interface (API), Web Development Tools, Web Applications, Javascript, Back-End Web Development, API Testing, NoSQL

    4.9
    Rating, 4.9 out of 5 stars
    ·
    22 reviews

    Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

1…828384…116

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

  • Full-Stack Developer Capstone Project: Microsoft
  • .NET 8 Backend Bootcamp – Modulith, DDD & CQRS: Packt
  • JavaScript Back-end Capstone Project: IBM
  • Building AI Agents with OpenAI: Edureka
  • Generative AI for Java and Spring Development: SkillUp
  • How to Modernize applications with IBM CICS: IBM
  • Getting Started with Application Development 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Building React and ASP.NET MVC 5 Applications: Board Infinity
  • Reliable Cloud Infrastructure: Design and Process 日本語版: Google Cloud
  • Architecting with Google Compute Engine en Français: Google Cloud

Skills you can learn in Software Development

Programming Language (34)
Google (25)
Computer Program (21)
Software Testing (21)
Web (19)
Google Cloud Platform (18)
Application Programming Interfaces (17)
Data Structure (16)
Problem Solving (14)
Object-oriented Programming (13)
Kubernetes (10)
List & Label (10)

Other topics to explore

Arts and Humanities
338 courses
Business
1095 courses
Computer Science
668 courses
Data Science
425 courses
Information Technology
145 courses
Health
471 courses
Math and Logic
70 courses
Personal Development
137 courses
Physical Science and Engineering
413 courses
Social Sciences
401 courses
Language Learning
150 courses

Coursera Footer

Skills

  • Accounting
  • Artificial Intelligence (AI)
  • Cybersecurity
  • Data Analytics
  • Digital Marketing
  • Human Resources (HR)
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Project Management
  • Python
  • SQL

Professional Certificates

  • Google AI Certificate
  • Google Cybersecurity Certificate
  • Google Data Analytics Certificate
  • Google IT Support Certificate
  • Google Project Management Certificate
  • Google UX Design Certificate
  • IBM AI Engineering Certificate
  • IBM AI Product Manager Certificate
  • IBM Data Science Certificate
  • Intuit Academy Bookkeeping Certificate

Courses & Specializations

  • AI Essentials Specialization
  • AI For Business Specialization
  • AI For Everyone Course
  • AI in Healthcare Specialization
  • Deep Learning Specialization
  • Excel Skills for Business Specialization
  • Financial Markets Course
  • Machine Learning Specialization
  • Prompt Engineering for ChatGPT Course
  • Python for Everybody Specialization

Career Resources

  • Career Aptitude Test
  • CAPM Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA A+ Certification Requirements
  • CompTIA Security+ Certification Requirements
  • Essential IT Certifications
  • High-Income Skills to Learn
  • How to Learn Artificial Intelligence
  • PMP Certification Requirements
  • Popular Cybersecurity Certifications
  • Share your Coursera learning story

Coursera

  • About
  • What We Offer
  • Leadership
  • Careers
  • Catalog
  • Coursera Plus
  • Professional Certificates
  • MasterTrack® Certificates
  • Degrees
  • For Enterprise
  • For Government
  • For Campus
  • Become a Partner
  • Social Impact
  • Free Courses
  • Udemy

Community

  • Learners
  • Partners
  • Beta Testers
  • Blog
  • The Coursera Podcast
  • Tech Blog

More

  • Press
  • Investors
  • Terms
  • Privacy
  • Help
  • Accessibility
  • Contact
  • Articles
  • Directory
  • Affiliates
  • Modern Slavery Statement
  • Do Not Sell/Share
Learn Anywhere
Download on the App Store
Get it on Google Play
Logo of Certified B Corporation
© 2026 Coursera Inc. All rights reserved.
  • Coursera Facebook
  • Coursera Linkedin
  • Coursera Twitter
  • Coursera YouTube
  • Coursera Instagram
  • Coursera TikTok