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      Board Infinity

      ASP.NET for Experienced Developers

      Skills you'll gain: C# (Programming Language), ASP.NET, .NET Framework, Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Docker (Software), Restful API, Azure DevOps, Model View Controller, JSON, Containerization, Microservices, Application Frameworks, Web Services, DevOps, Middleware, Application Programming Interface (API), Computer Programming, Web Applications, Back-End Web Development, CI/CD

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      353 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Introduction to AI and Machine Learning on Google Cloud

      Skills you'll gain: Prompt Engineering, Google Cloud Platform, Generative AI, Cloud Infrastructure, MLOps (Machine Learning Operations), Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Cloud Platforms, Large Language Modeling, Machine Learning, Natural Language Processing, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.7
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      268 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      University at Buffalo

      Decentralized Applications (Dapps)

      Skills you'll gain: Blockchain, Test Driven Development (TDD), Application Development, Integrated Development Environments, Software Architecture, Web Applications, Application Programming Interface (API), Software Development Tools, Software Testing, User Interface (UI), Command-Line Interface

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      1.2K reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      IBM

      Application Development using Microservices and Serverless

      Skills you'll gain: Application Deployment, OpenShift, Cloud Applications, Serverless Computing, Microservices, Istio, API Gateway, Restful API, Cloud Computing, IBM Cloud, Kubernetes, Application Development, Containerization, Software Architecture, Scalability

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      380 reviews

      Intermediate · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      LearnQuest

      Spring Framework

      Skills you'll gain: Spring Framework, Microservices, JUnit, Model View Controller, Hibernate (Java), Restful API, Application Frameworks, Spring Boot, Software Architecture, API Gateway, Web Services, Java Programming, Object-Relational Mapping, Transaction Processing, Java, Service Oriented Architecture, Cloud Computing Architecture, JSON, YAML, Load Balancing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      684 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 1 - 3 Months

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      Universidad Austral

      Full Stack Web Development en Español

      Skills you'll gain: Angular, Server Side, Node.JS, Responsive Web Design, LESS, Bootstrap (Front-End Framework), Mobile Development, Back-End Web Development, Version Control, Cross Platform Development, Restful API, HTML and CSS, Web Design and Development, React Redux, JavaScript Frameworks, Continuous Integration, UI Components, TypeScript, iOS Development, MongoDB

      4.2
      Rating, 4.2 out of 5 stars
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      802 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      Google Cloud

      Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform

      Skills you'll gain: API Gateway, Cloud API, Application Programming Interface (API), Capacity Management, Google Cloud Platform, Application Security, Scalability, Hybrid Cloud Computing, Security Controls, Proxy Servers, Data Security, Application Deployment, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), Development Environment, Encryption, Debugging

      4.5
      Rating, 4.5 out of 5 stars
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      16 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Codio

      Getting Started with Generative AI APIs

      Skills you'll gain: OpenAI, Large Language Modeling, Generative AI, ChatGPT, Prompt Engineering, Applied Machine Learning, Application Programming Interface (API), Natural Language Processing, Text Mining, Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning (AI/ML), Python Programming, Performance Tuning

      3.7
      Rating, 3.7 out of 5 stars
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      23 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 4 Weeks

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      University of Colorado System

      Fundamentals of Computer Network Security

      Skills you'll gain: Cryptography, Public Key Infrastructure, Cybersecurity, Application Security, Data Security, Firewall, Cyber Attacks, Data Encryption Standard, Penetration Testing, Network Security, Information Assurance, Encryption, Risk Management Framework, Advanced Encryption Standard (AES), Intrusion Detection and Prevention, Vulnerability Scanning, Information Systems Security, Secure Coding, Security Controls, Software Design Patterns

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      583 reviews

      Intermediate · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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      SAP

      Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment

      Skills you'll gain: Digital Transformation, Cloud Computing Architecture, Systems Design, Cloud Computing, SAP Applications, Cybersecurity, Software As A Service, Systems Analysis, Enterprise Architecture, Enterprise Resource Planning, Business Technologies, Data Modeling, Business Process Automation, Business Analysis, Application Development

      4.7
      Rating, 4.7 out of 5 stars
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      212 reviews

      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Java Programming: Principles of Software Design

      Skills you'll gain: Object Oriented Programming (OOP), Java, Java Programming, Software Engineering, Programming Principles, Computer Programming, Software Design, Predictive Modeling, Algorithms, Data Structures, Performance Testing, Debugging, Application Programming Interface (API)

      4.6
      Rating, 4.6 out of 5 stars
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      Beginner · Course · 1 - 3 Months

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      Duke University

      Rust Programming

      Skills you'll gain: Rust (Programming Language), Containerization, Data Pipelines, CI/CD, Docker (Software), Jenkins, DevOps, Unit Testing, Large Language Modeling, Test Case, Restful API, Serverless Computing, Generative AI, Amazon Web Services, Software Testing, Maintainability, Command-Line Interface, Natural Language Processing, Computer Programming, Cloud Computing

      3.9
      Rating, 3.9 out of 5 stars
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      232 reviews

      Beginner · Specialization · 3 - 6 Months

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    In summary, here are 10 of our most popular api courses

    • ASP.NET for Experienced Developers: Board Infinity
    • Introduction to AI and Machine Learning on Google Cloud: Google Cloud
    • Decentralized Applications (Dapps): University at Buffalo
    • Application Development using Microservices and Serverless : IBM
    • Spring Framework: LearnQuest
    • Full Stack Web Development en Español: Universidad Austral
    • Managing and Securing the Apigee Hybrid API Platform: Google Cloud
    • Getting Started with Generative AI APIs: Codio
    • Fundamentals of Computer Network Security: University of Colorado System
    • Understanding the Enterprise Systems Environment: SAP

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