Will I earn university credit for completing the Specialization?

No, this Specialization does not provide university credit. However, you will earn a Coursera certificate that demonstrates your skills to employers.

What will I be able to do upon completing the Specialization?

You will be able to design, build, secure, and manage APIs using modern best practices and advanced technologies, preparing you for roles such as API Developer, Backend Engineer, or Integration Specialist.

What career paths does this specialization prepare me for?

It prepares you for roles such as API Developer, Backend Engineer, Integration Specialist, and Software Engineer focusing on scalable, secure applications.

Does this specialization cover API security?

Yes, one entire course is dedicated to protecting and managing APIs, including authentication, authorization, rate limiting, and monitoring.

Can I use these skills in enterprise or global applications?

Absolutely. You’ll learn how to design APIs that scale, integrate with enterprise workflows, and support cloud-native and distributed systems.

An API, or Application Programming Interface, is a defined set of rules and protocols that enables different software applications to communicate and share data.

What are the main types of APIs?

APIs can be classified based on their accessibility (public, private, partner) and by their style, such as REST, SOAP, or GraphQL.

What are common uses of APIs?

APIs support many use cases, including system integration, data exchange, process automation, and creating new applications that build on existing services.

Who typically works with APIs?

APIs are widely used by developers, software engineers, solution architects, and system integrators to connect and extend software systems.

What are the core components of an API?

An API generally involves three parts: a client making the request, a server processing that request, and a response containing the requested data or outcome.

What are the most common API request methods?

The most widely used methods include GET (retrieve), POST (send data), PUT (update), DELETE (remove), and PATCH (apply partial updates).

Is this course really 100% online? Do I need to attend any classes in person?

This course is completely online, so there’s no need to show up to a classroom in person. You can access your lectures, readings and assignments anytime and anywhere via the web or your mobile device.

Can I just enroll in a single course?

Yes! To get started, click the course card that interests you and enroll. You can enroll and complete the course to earn a shareable certificate. When you subscribe to a course that is part of a Specialization, you’re automatically subscribed to the full Specialization. Visit your learner dashboard to track your progress.

Is financial aid available?

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

Can I take the course for free?

No, you cannot take this course for free. When you enroll in the course, you get access to all of the courses in the Specialization, and you earn a certificate when you complete the work. If you cannot afford the fee, you can apply for financial aid.

Spezialisierung für API Development and Architecture

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Spezialisierung für API Development and Architecture

Build and Secure Modern API Solutions. Learn to design, develop, protect, and optimize APIs for scalable real-world applications

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Was Sie lernen werden

Design and build RESTful APIs using modern best practices
Implement secure authentication, authorization, and access control
Manage APIs with gateways, monitoring, and lifecycle strategies
Apply GraphQL, gRPC, and advanced API technologies at scale

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Application Programming Interface (API)
Kategorie: API Gateway
Kategorie: Cloud API
Kategorie: Performance Tuning
Kategorie: API Design
Kategorie: Restful API
Kategorie: CI/CD
Kategorie: Authorization (Computing)
Kategorie: Microservices
Kategorie: Prometheus (Software)
Kategorie: Authentications
Kategorie: Data Validation
Kategorie: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)
Kategorie: OAuth
Kategorie: Grafana
Kategorie: Test Automation
Kategorie: Application Frameworks
Kategorie: Postman API Platform
Kategorie: Application Lifecycle Management
Kategorie: Application Deployment

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Spezialisierung - 4 Kursreihen

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.

Praktisches Lernprojekt

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.

Getting Started with APIs

KURS 19 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

Describe the fundamentals of APIs and their role in modern applications.
Build RESTful APIs with effective URIs, HTTP verbs, status codes, and versioning strategies.
Implement testing practices using OpenAPI, Postman, and automated tools.
Deploy and manage APIs through CI/CD pipelines, monitoring, and lifecycle management.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Restful API

Kategorie: Application Programming Interface (API)

Kategorie: API Design

Kategorie: Technical Documentation

Kategorie: CI/CD

Kategorie: Microservices

Kategorie: Software Documentation

Kategorie: Postman API Platform

Kategorie: Unit Testing

Kategorie: Software Design

Kategorie: Application Deployment

Kategorie: Application Lifecycle Management

Kategorie: Test Automation

Modern API Development

KURS 27 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

Describe the use of Django REST Framework, Node.js, and Spring Boot for building modern APIs
Design RESTful APIs with routes, controllers, serializers, middleware, and repositories
Implement advanced techniques including data validation, error handling, versioning, and asynchronous communication
Optimize APIs through caching, rate limiting, monitoring, and performance tuning for production readiness

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Application Programming Interface (API)

Kategorie: Restful API

Kategorie: Middleware

Kategorie: Node.JS

Kategorie: API Design

Kategorie: Software Documentation

Kategorie: Software Versioning

Kategorie: Spring Boot

Kategorie: Django (Web Framework)

Kategorie: JSON

Kategorie: Data Validation

Kategorie: Application Frameworks

Kategorie: Performance Tuning

Kategorie: Scalability

Kategorie: Test Automation

Kategorie: Application Performance Management

Protecting and Managing APIs

KURS 311 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

Implement secure authentication, authorization, and encryption techniques to protect APIs from common threats.
Identify and prevent injection, DoS, and man-in-the-middle attacks while ensuring adherence to security standards.
Configure API gateways, monitor usage and key performance metrics, and build analytics dashboards to improve adoption and reliability.
Turn APIs into scalable products by setting up developer portals, enabling monetization, and governing API ecosystems effectively.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Authentications

Kategorie: API Gateway

Kategorie: Application Security

Kategorie: Data Security

Kategorie: OAuth

Kategorie: Authorization (Computing)

Kategorie: Restful API

Kategorie: API Design

Kategorie: Cloud API

Kategorie: Application Programming Interface (API)

Kategorie: Encryption

Kategorie: Grafana

Kategorie: Distributed Denial-Of-Service (DDoS) Attacks

Kategorie: Python Programming

Kategorie: Threat Modeling

Kategorie: Security Controls

Kategorie: Identity and Access Management

Kategorie: Prometheus (Software)

Kategorie: Flask (Web Framework)

Kategorie: Open Web Application Security Project (OWASP)

Advanced API Technologies

KURS 49 Stunden

Was Sie lernen werden

APIs are the backbone of modern applications, connecting services, powering mobile apps, and enabling cloud platforms. In this course, Advanced API Technologies, you’ll go beyond the basics of REST and explore GraphQL, a powerful query language that is reshaping how developers build APIs. Through hands-on projects, you’ll design GraphQL schemas, queries, and mutations, integrate GraphQL with existing REST APIs, and implement real-time features such as subscriptions. You’ll also learn how to secure APIs with authentication and authorization, and how to deploy, monitor, and scale APIs in production environments for enterprise use.

By completing this course, you’ll gain the ability to compare GraphQL and REST, apply best practices for API security and performance, and build modern APIs that meet the needs of scalable web, mobile, and cloud applications. This course is designed for backend engineers, API developers, and full-stack developers who want to advance their careers with modern API development skills. A background in REST APIs, Node.js/JavaScript, and basic database integration is recommended for success. Future-proof your career by mastering GraphQL and advanced API design. Enroll today to gain in-demand skills, build production-ready APIs, and earn a Coursera certificate to showcase your expertise to employers and clients worldwide.

Kompetenzen, die Sie erwerben

Kategorie: Application Programming Interface (API)

Kategorie: Authentications

Kategorie: Microservices

Kategorie: GraphQL

Kategorie: Scalability

Kategorie: Real Time Data

Kategorie: Containerization

Kategorie: Kubernetes

Kategorie: API Design

Kategorie: Event-Driven Programming

Kategorie: Software Architecture

Kategorie: API Gateway

Kategorie: Secure Coding

Kategorie: Node.JS

Kategorie: Restful API

Kategorie: CI/CD

Kategorie: Cloud API

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Häufig gestellte Fragen

Most learners complete the Specialization in about 3 months, studying 4–5 hours per week. You can set your own pace and finish faster or slower depending on your schedule.

A basic understanding of programming and web technologies (such as HTTP and JSON) is helpful, but beginners with strong motivation can still succeed.

Yes. The courses are designed to build on one another, starting with API fundamentals and progressing to advanced technologies, so we recommend following the sequence.