This module introduces the purpose and importance of API documentation as a key resource for working effectively with APIs. You will learn how to navigate and interpret API documentation, identify the technical information needed to access and use APIs, and apply best practices for understanding API specifications to support successful data collection and research.

This module provides a hands-on introduction to making and working with API calls using a range of popular tools and clients. You will learn how to use API documentation to create and test requests, gain practical experience with tools such as Postman and cURL, and compare different approaches to accessing API data so you can choose the methods and tools best suited to your research needs.

This module focuses on preparing API data for analysis by working with the JSON data formats commonly returned by web APIs. You will learn how to validate and process API responses, apply essential data preprocessing techniques, and transform complex nested JSON structures into formats that are suitable for analysis, helping you turn raw API data into usable research datasets.

In addition to the glossary you’ll find woven throughout the course, you can find the full glossary collated in one place here.