API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform

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Master in-demand and job-ready skills through the API Designs and Fundamentals of Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform course on Coursera.

Lavel

Beginner

Mode

Online

Duration

5 Weeks

Quick Facts

particular details
Medium of instructions English
Mode of learning Self study
Mode of Delivery Video and Text Based

Course overview

Application Programming Interface (API) can ensure a faster code. Thus, it is necessary to have consistently designed APIs. This course named, “API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform” is the first one from the three-course series, and is thus an important foundation. 

The API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform course of Coursera introduces you to API Design and the fundamentals of the Apigee platform. The second course is aimed at API security. The third and the last one focuses on the additional API developmental topics. 

Here you will be taught how to design APIs and the best ways you can utilize OpenAPI specifications to document them. You will learn about the aspects of the API lifecycle, and understand how the Apigee API platform assists you in managing all the facets of the life cycle. You will also learn how the APIs can be designed by using API provides and how APIs are encased as products that can be further used by app developers.

The highlights

  • 100% online course 
  • Shareable certificate earned on the course completion. 
  • Flexible deadlines to meet your schedule. 
  • 7 hours required to complete the course. 
  • Audio available in English. Subtitles are available in English, French, Russian, Portuguese (Brazilian), Spanish.

Program offerings

  • Work on practical projects
  • Discussions forums
  • Assistance and grievance redressal
  • Certificate
  • Doubt clearance sessions.

Course and certificate fees

API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform by Coursera has a 7-day free trial which includes the following: 

  • No penalties are laid upon you. If you wish to cancel, you do the needful at any time. 
  • Unlimited access is given to you for all the courses in Specialization including lectures, assignments, discussion forums, and much more. 
  • On the completion of the course, a certificate is given to you which is shareable across platforms like LinkedIn, CV, and even alongside your resume.

After the free trial terminates, you will be required to a sum of Rs. 3,275 for the course.

Course name

Fee in INR

Audit mode Free

API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform (1 month)

Rs. 3,275

API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform (3 months)
Rs. 6,550
API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform (6 months)
Rs. 9,825
certificate availability

Yes

certificate providing authority

Coursera

Who it is for

Ideally, the desired target audience for this API design course on Coursera includes the following people - 

  • IT engineers,
  • system architects
  • software developers

Eligibility criteria

There are no prerequisites required to get enrolled in the course of API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform by Coursera, although having a basic idea about programming concepts will serve you well before starting this course.

What you will learn

Knowledge of cloud computing

After the completion of API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform, you will be able to inculcate the following skills: 

  • Development of API with Google Cloud’s Apigee API platform
  • OpenAPI specifications
  • API first development
  • API proxies
  • API keys
  • API product strategies
  • API design 
  • Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform 
  • API security 
  • Working with REST APIs 
  • API Products

The syllabus

The syllabus of API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform by Coursera is divided into four modules and one introduction module that can be completed over two weeks.

Module 1: Introduction

Videos
  • Course Series Introduction
  • Course Introduction

Module 2: Apigee Overview

Videos
  • Module Overview
  • Product Overview
  • API Lifecycle
  • Apigee Organizations
  • Module Review
Practice Exercise
  • Module Quiz

Module 3: API-First and OpenAPI Specifications

Videos
  • Module Overview
  • REST API Design, Part I: Basics (1)
  • REST API Design, Part I: Basics (2)
  • API-First Development
  • OpenAPI Specs
  • Module Review
Practice Exercise
  • Module Quiz

Module 4: API Proxies

Videos
  • Module Overview
  • Apigee API Proxies
  • Lab Intro: Generating an API proxy using an OpenAPI spec
  • Getting Started with Google Cloud and Qwiklabs
  • Proxy Endpoints and Environment Groups
  • Conditions, Flows, and Policies (1)
  • Conditions, Flows, and Policies (2)
  • Target Endpoints, Route Rules, and Target Servers
  • Lab Intro: Target Servers
  • Lab Intro: Route Rules and the Trace Tool
  • Module Review
Readings
  • Labs in this course
  • REST clients
Practice Exercise
  • Module Quiz
Videos
  • Module Overview
  • API Products, Developers, Apps, and API Keys
  • API Product Strategies (1)
  • API Product Strategies (2)
  • Lab Intro: API Products, Developers, Apps, and API Keys
  • REST API Design, Part II: Responses (1)
  • REST API Design, Part II: Responses (2)
  • Module Review
  • Course Review

Module 5: API Products

Reading
  • How is Apigee X different from Apigee Edge?
Practice Exercise
  • Module Quiz

Admission details

You can get yourself signed up for self-paced learning in the course, API Design, and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform by Coursera without undertaking any documentation or related formalities.


Filling the form

The application process, much like other courses on Coursera is similar for this one as well. To gain access, follow the below steps - 

Step 1: Visit Coursera’s website 

Step 2: If you are a new member, click ‘Sign Up’ 

Step 3: Enter your name, email ID, and desired password

Step 4: Now click on the ‘Join for Free’ option

Step 5: After landing on the course page, click on ‘Enrol’ and then choose your payment methods and pay for the course 

Step 6: You will gain access to the course material.

Scholarship Details

No scholarship is provided for the course, API Design, and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform by Coursera.

Evaluation process

After you’ve finished the course, syllabus, assignments, and real-world projects, you will receive a certificate that is reputable proof of your skills in the course API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud's Apigee API Platform by Coursera.

How it helps

As this course is the first one in a 3-course series, it covers all the major and broader aspects of API design and Google Cloud’s Apigee API platform.  It uses a combination of hands-on labs, presentations, and supplemental materials. This helps understand the full API lifecycle thoroughly. 

You can learn how to design, secure, and publish APIs by using the Apigee API platform.  Along with that, you can also use your Apigee organization and build an API that can help you solve real-world scenarios. 

A self-paced learning option is available which can enable you to learn according to your schedule. There are various practice quizzes by which you can apply your theoretical knowledge to solving industry problems. Upon completing the course, you will also be given a certificate that can be printed and attached to your LinkedIn profile and resume. This can help increase the skill set that can land you a high paying job.

FAQs

When will I get access to the assignments and lectures?

The type of enrollment decides access to assignments and lectures. If you’ve taken a course in audit mode, you will get access to most of the portions of the course for free. If you wish to access the graded assignments and earn a Certificate, you will be required to purchase the Certificate experience during or after your audit.

What are the benefits of enrolling in this Specialization?

When you sign up for this course, access to all the courses in the Specialization will be given to you. You will also earn a certificate that will be added to your Accomplishments page. You can print from there or even add it to your LinkedIn profile. If you’d just like to read and view the contents of the course, you can audit the course without any charge.

Is there a facility for financial aid available?

Coursera offers financial aid to learners. To apply, clicking on the financial aid link under the “Enroll” button on the left side. On doing so, you’ll be redirected to complete an application and you will be notified if your application is approved.

What is Apigee used for?

Apigee is a platform used for developing and managing APIs. it provides an abstraction for your backend service APIs and provides security, analytics, quotas, rate limiting, etc.

Which university or industry partner is offering this course to learners on the Coursera platform?

The Google Cloud Platform team is offering this specialized API design course to learners on Coursera.

How many hours will it require for completion?

Ideally, the approximate time required to complete this course is 7 hours.

Is the course beginner-friendly?

Yes, going by the reviews of learners who have enrolled in this course in the past, the course is quite beginner-friendly.

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