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API Security Practitioner

3-Day Instructor-Led Programme

Develop practical API security skills covering OWASP API Top 10, authentication risks, and secure design principles. Learn to defend APIs using mentor-led sessions and practical scenarios focused on testing, hardening, and monitoring.

Duration

3 Days

Price

$1,999

API Security Practitioner
Duration
3 Days
Complete in 3 days
Learning Style
Mentor-led, practical and scenario-based
Guided walkthroughs, real-world examples, and applied skills for the workplace.

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

1

Basic understanding of web applications

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

API vulnerability assessmentOAuth and JWT securityAPI testing techniquesGateway security controlsThreat detection basics

Career Progression

A clear view of the roles this programme supports, what typically comes next, and where learners progress over time

Application Security EngineerBackend DeveloperSecurity AnalystDevSecOps Engineer
Flexible Delivery Options

Ways to Learn

Choose the learning format that works best for you and your team

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Instructor-Led Training

Join live instructor-led sessions from anywhere. Interactive, engaging, and flexible.

3 Days
Small cohorts
  • 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

$1,999+ VAT

Group enrolments and early planning options available.

All prices are exclusive of VAT where applicable. Group enrolments and custom packages available on request.

Premium Training Option

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.

Personalised API Security Practitioner learning plan
Tailored to your pace and goals
Live 1-to-1 sessions
With an experienced mentor
Real-world troubleshooting
Practice, not just exam theory
Flexible scheduling
To fit around work, study, or family

"Many learners choose 1-to-1 when they want understanding, not memorisation."

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Exam & Certification Information

Everything you need to know about the certification exams

Awarding Organisation
Xcademia
Credential Awarded
Certificate Of Completion

Important Information

You will receive an Xcademia certificate of completion based on participation and successful completion of labs and scenario simulations.

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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Familiarity with APIs or backend systems

3

Interest in cybersecurity concepts

Secure API design

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.

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  • Get in touch

    • Email: info@xcademia.com
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    • Research Centre184 Cambridge Science Park Rd, Milton Rd, Milton, Cambridge, CB4 0GA

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