Course Overview
The API Security Practitioner programme is a mentor-led course designed to equip professionals with the skills to identify, assess, and mitigate risks in modern APIs. As APIs become central to digital ecosystems, securing them is critical to protecting sensitive data and ensuring system integrity.
Through practical scenarios, learners will explore the OWASP API Top 10, authentication and authorisation mechanisms such as OAuth and JWT, and common vulnerabilities affecting RESTful and microservices architectures. The course focuses on real-world use cases, enabling participants to understand how attacks occur and how to defend against them responsibly.
Participants will gain hands-on experience with API testing tools, gateway security configurations, and monitoring techniques. By the end of the programme, learners will be able to implement robust API security controls and contribute to secure development and DevSecOps practices.
Hands-On Learning
Practical labs simulating API vulnerabilities, testing, and secure configurations.
Mentor-Led Sessions
Expert-led sessions with guided attack simulations and defence strategies.
Career-Ready Skills
Build job-ready API security skills for modern application environments.
Learning Outcomes
Analyse API vulnerabilities using industry frameworks
Design secure API authentication mechanisms
Implement API gateway security controls
Evaluate API traffic for anomalies
Communicate security risks and mitigation strategies
Lead secure API development practices
Prerequisites
Basic understanding of web applications
Familiarity with APIs or backend systems
Interest in cybersecurity concepts
Detailed Syllabus
Step-by-step learning journey from basics to professional practice
Topics Covered
- API fundamentals and architecture overview
- Lab setup and safe testing guidelines
Skills You'll Gain
Master these in-demand skills through hands-on practice
Career Progression
A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time
Ways to Learn
Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team
Live Online
Instructor-Led Training
Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.
- Live instructor interaction (real-time)
- Trainer-led walkthroughs and real examples
- Guided resources and session notes provided
- Structured Q&A and practical discussion
Price per person
Group enrolments and early planning options available.
All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.
Prefer a Faster, Personalised Route into IT?
Not everyone learns best in a group. If you want focused guidance, faster clarity, and confidence you can use on the job, our 1-to-1 Fast-Track Training gives you private, mentor-led support tailored to your experience and goals.
"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."
Exam & Certification Information
Everything you need to know about the certification exams
Important Information
You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.
Credential
Certificate of Completion
On successful completion of API Security Practitioner, learners receive an Xcademia Certificate of Completion. This standalone certificate is issued directly by Xcademia and is aligned with globally recognised frameworks and best practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about this course
It is best suited for those with basic API or web application knowledge.
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