R12 789.00
Take your programming skills to the next level with this Skillsoft Aspire Journey. API Developers specialise in designing, building, and maintaining APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) that enable different software applications to communicate and interact with each other. APIs are crucial for allowing different systems, applications, and services to work together and share data efficiently.
 Digital learning |
 Start anytime |
 Study duration (Months) |
 Skillsoft LMS access |
 Online Skillsoft mentor |
 Certified by Optimi College |
Course fee: R12 789.00
Deposit: R2 200.00
Monthly instalment: R882.42
Payment duration: 12 months
Study duration: We recommend a total of 120 hours of study, e.g. study 1 hour per day and complete your course in 4 months.
Skillsoft course access: 12 months
Course code: C01173
Course overview:
What are Aspire Journeys?
Aspire Journeys are guided learning paths designed and published by Skillsoft. These courses provide:
The learning path for each journey comprises tracks of content in a recommended order. Completing all content within a track completes the track. Completing all tracks within the journey completes the journey.
Modules and topics covered:
API Developer Track 1: Programmer
Patterns in Programming: API Design Patterns
Patterns in Programming: Patterns in API Programming
Reusable APIs: Reusable API Code
Refactor APIs: Refactoring API Code
Agile & TDD Best Practices for APIs: Test-driven Development Strategy
Agile & TDD Best Practices for APIs: Test-driven Development Design Patterns
Agile and TDD Best Practices for APIs: SOLID Design Principles
Agile & TDD Best Practices for APIs: API Microservices Using TDD
API Development: Introduction to APIs
API Development: Framework Security
Final Exam: Programmer – API
API Developer Track 2: Programming Analyst
Software Requirements Planning
Effective RAD: Rapid Application Development
Effective RAD: Agile Rapid Application Development
Automated Testing: Design Patterns
Pen Testing for Software Development: The Penetration Testing Process
Pen Testing for Software Development: Penetration Testing SDLC, Team Structure, & Web Services
API Design: API Development
API Design: API Strategy & Design
API Design: RESTful APIs
Final Exam: Programming Analyst
API Developer Track 3: Web Services & Systems Programmer
API CI/CD Best Practices: API Continuous Integrations/Continuous Deployment
API Strategy Design & Implementation: API Strategy Best Practices
API Clean and Secure Coding: Clean Coding
API Clean and Secure Coding: API Secure Coding
API Management: Strategy & Monitoring
API Management: Elasticsearch API Analytics
API Error Handling: Best Practices
Final Exam: Web Services & Systems Programmer
API Developer Track 4: API Developer
API Development: REST & SOAP Web Services
API Development: REST API Data Models
API Development: Web API Technologies
API Development: Client-side Web Service Consumption
API Development: REST API Semantics
API Development: HTML5 & Hypermedia
API Development: URIs & Caching
API Development: Web API Security
API Development: Firebase Backend as a Service
API Development: Cloud API Management
API Development: Cloud API Gateways
API Development: Tools
Final Exam: API Developer
Academic grade: No minimum school pass requirements or formal prerequisites, but it is recommended that candidates have some experience in the lab or field.
Language: Proficiency in English (course material and support only available in English).
Expertise level: Intermediate
Equipment: Access to a PC or laptop with a reliable internet connection.
Effort: Self-paced learning online.
Course type: Short course
Industry partner: Skillsoft
Certification: Certificate confirming course completion.
Certification issued by: Optimi College
Assessment information:
Each track concludes with a final internal exam that will test your knowledge and application of the topics presented throughout that specific track. There are no external certification exams for this course.
Dedicated support team
We understand that students may require guidance and support to navigate the learning journey, and our Client Services team is always ready to assist them in every possible way. Our team is readily available during office hours and can be contacted via email, phone, WhatsApp and social media.
Skillsoft Learner Management System (LMS) access
Skillsoft is an online learning management system that offers all students enrolled for any of our IT Academy courses compelling content, interactive videos, quizzes, mentoring and practical simulations/virtual labs. The platform allows students to learn at their own pace.
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