APIs are the backbone of today’s digital ecosystem, enabling seamless communication between applications, systems, and services. This Specialization is designed for software developers, engineers, and IT professionals who want to master the skills needed to design, build, secure, and manage APIs for modern applications.
Across four courses—Getting Started with APIs, Modern API Development, Protecting and Managing APIs, and Advanced API Technologies—you will learn how to apply industry best practices for creating RESTful APIs, explore API design principles, work with popular development frameworks, and ensure scalability and performance. You will also gain expertise in authentication, authorization, API gateways, and lifecycle management, along with advanced technologies such as GraphQL, gRPC, and event-driven APIs. By combining theory with hands-on labs, this Specialization prepares you to confidently deliver robust, secure, and future-ready API solutions that support business innovation, digital transformation, and real-world applications across domains.
Applied Learning Project
Throughout this Specialization, you will work on hands-on projects that simulate real-world API use cases. You will design and implement RESTful APIs, secure them with authentication and authorization mechanisms, and manage them using API gateways and monitoring tools. You will also tackle advanced challenges such as building APIs with GraphQL or gRPC, optimizing performance for high traffic, and integrating APIs into complex enterprise workflows. These projects will enable you to showcase practical, job-ready skills by solving authentic problems faced by modern businesses and technology teams.
