Welcome to the Ultimate Azure API Management (APIM) Masterclass — from Zero to Master!

This comprehensive course will take you from the very basics of APIs to mastering Azure API Management — one of Microsoft Azure’s most powerful services for building, securing, publishing, and scaling APIs in enterprise environments.

Whether you’re a developer, architect, or DevOps engineer, this course will give you the hands-on knowledge and real-world understanding needed to design and manage APIs with confidence.

What You’ll Learn:

• Understand what APIs are and why API Management is essential in modern software architecture.

• Set up your first Azure API Management instance from scratch.

• Learn the APIM Object Model — APIs, Products, Groups, Users, and Subscriptions.

• Design and secure APIs using OAuth 2.0, JWT, subscription keys, and mTLS.

• Configure and use Developer Portal for onboarding and testing APIs.

• Monitor APIs using Azure Monitor, Application Insights, and Log Analytics.

• Implement rate-limiting, caching, and transformation policies.

• Learn Git Mode, Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC), and CI/CD automation for APIM.

• Deploy multi-region, hybrid, and self-hosted gateway architectures.

• Apply real-world best practices for governance, versioning, and DevOps integration.

Course Structure (Modules Overview):

1. Introduction & Instructor Welcome – Know your instructor and course roadmap.

2. API 101 – Understanding the Basics – Learn how APIs work in simple terms.

3. Azure API Management Overview – Understand APIM architecture, components, and object model.

4. Securing & Publishing APIs – Apply authentication, authorization, and security policies.

5. Monitoring & Analytics – Set up observability and troubleshooting tools.

6. Automation & CI/CD – Use DevOps, Git, and Infrastructure-as-Code for deployments.

7. Advanced & Hybrid Scenarios – Learn multi-region, private networking, and self-hosted gateways.

8. Wrap-Up & Certification Guidance – Prepare for AZ-204, AZ-305, and AZ-400 certifications.

Who This Course Is For:

• Software developers working with APIs or microservices.

• Azure cloud engineers or DevOps professionals.

• Solution architects designing scalable cloud integrations.

• Technical leads managing API-driven ecosystems.

• Anyone preparing for Microsoft Azure certifications (AZ-204 / AZ-305 / AZ-400).

Tools & Technologies Covered:

• Microsoft Azure API Management (APIM)

• Azure Portal, Azure CLI, PowerShell

• Postman for API testing

• Azure Monitor & Application Insights

• Azure DevOps & GitHub Actions

• Terraform / Bicep / ARM Templates

• Azure Key Vault, OAuth2, JWT

By the End of This Course, You Will:

• Master the complete API lifecycle — from design to deployment.

• Secure APIs using enterprise-grade Azure features.

• Automate deployments and monitoring using modern DevOps practices.

• Confidently manage and govern APIs at scale.

• Build a portfolio-ready APIM project you can showcase to employers or clients.

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Who this course is for:

• Software developers who build, publish, or integrate APIs
• Cloud architects and solution designers working on Microsoft Azure
• DevOps engineers responsible for automating API deployments and pipelines
• IT professionals who want to manage APIs securely and efficiently in enterprise environments
• Backend developers who want to expose and protect APIs using Azure API Management
• Cloud learners preparing for Microsoft certifications such as AZ-204, AZ-305, or AZ-400
• Anyone interested in mastering the API lifecycle — from design and security to automation and monitoring