Developing APIs with Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform Specialization Course Syllabus

An in-depth specialization that empowers learners with essential skills in API design, security, and development using Google Cloud’s Apigee platform. This course is structured into three core modules followed by a comprehensive final project, totaling approximately 30 hours of learning. Learners will engage in hands-on labs, explore real-world use cases, and gain practical experience in managing the full API lifecycle on Apigee. The flexible format is ideal for working professionals seeking to enhance their cloud integration and API management expertise.

Module 1: API Design and Fundamentals of Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform

Estimated time: 7 hours

• Understand REST API design fundamentals
• Explore API design, development, and management concepts
• Learn about API products and publishing strategies
• Familiarize with Apigee’s terminology and organizational model

Module 2: API Security on Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform

Estimated time: 8 hours

• Discuss user authentication and authorization
• Explore API security best practices
• Implement security measures using Apigee features
• Identify capabilities to secure, scale, and manage APIs

Module 3: API Development on Google Cloud’s Apigee API Platform

Estimated time: 15 hours

• Create APIs that utilize multiple services and custom code
• Implement fault handling and share logic between proxies
• Manage traffic and caching effectively
• Develop a developer portal and publish APIs
• Understand logging, analytics, CI/CD, and deployment models

Module 4: Final Project

Estimated time: 5 hours

• Design a secure, scalable API using Apigee
• Implement authentication and traffic management policies
• Deploy the API and publish documentation via a developer portal

Prerequisites

• Familiarity with basic API concepts and REST principles
• Some experience with cloud platforms is beneficial
• Basic understanding of web services and development workflows

What You'll Be Able to Do After

• Design and implement RESTful APIs using OpenAPI specifications
• Apply security best practices including authentication and authorization in Apigee
• Develop and deploy APIs that integrate multiple backend services
• Manage API traffic, caching, and fault handling effectively
• Utilize Apigee’s analytics, logging, and CI/CD capabilities for API lifecycle management