Apply API Testing Fundamentals Using Postman

This course is part of Apply API Testing & Automation with Postman Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

2 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Beginner level

Recommended experience

6 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Install and configure Postman to create, organize, and execute REST API requests.
Validate API responses, debug issues, and write test scripts using Postman features.
Automate API testing workflows using collections, environments, and Newman CLI.

Skills you'll gain

Tools you'll learn

Restful API

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Assessments

8 assignments

Taught in English

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There are 2 modules in this course

Learners will be able to install and configure Postman, execute and organize API requests, validate API responses, debug issues, and automate testing workflows using Newman. This course is designed to build practical API testing skills by guiding learners from foundational concepts to real-world automation practices.

By completing this course, learners gain hands-on experience in working with REST APIs using Postman’s intuitive interface. They will learn how to create and manage requests, use collections and variables for reusability, write validation tests, debug failures effectively, and execute automated tests from the command line. These skills enable learners to test APIs efficiently across multiple environments and support modern development and CI/CD workflows. What makes this course unique is its project-oriented, beginner-friendly approach that combines GUI-based testing with command-line automation in a single learning path. Each module builds progressively, ensuring learners not only understand how Postman works but also why best practices such as environments, scripting, and automation matter in professional API testing. This course is ideal for beginners, QA engineers, developers, and anyone looking to apply structured and scalable API testing techniques using Postman.

This module introduces learners to Postman as an API testing tool and builds a strong foundation in understanding its purpose, interface, and basic request workflows. Learners begin by setting up Postman and understanding the project context, then explore the Postman graphical user interface to send their first API requests. The module concludes with hands-on experience in creating POST requests, organizing requests into collections, and executing them efficiently. By the end of this module, learners will be able to confidently navigate Postman and perform basic API interactions essential for beginner-level API testing.

What's included

7 videos4 assignments

7 videos Total 53 minutes

Introduction of Project 6 minutes
Installation of Postman 5 minutes
Understanding GUI of Postman 12 minutes
Create First API Request 9 minutes
Create POST Request 5 minutes
Understanding Collections 12 minutes
Collection Runner 6 minutes

4 assignments Total 60 minutes

Graded - Getting Started with Postman Fundamentals 30 minutes
Postman Setup and Project Overview 10 minutes
Navigating Postman and First API Calls 10 minutes
Working with Requests and Collections 10 minutes

This module focuses on advancing API testing skills using Postman by introducing variables, environments, scripting, debugging, and automation. Learners explore how to reuse values with variables and snippets, manage multiple testing environments, and write validation tests for APIs. The module also covers debugging techniques using the Postman Console and extends testing capabilities to the command line using Newman for automated and continuous testing. By completing this module, learners gain practical skills for scalable, automated API testing workflows.