API Design and Integration Fundamentals
Systems deliver value when they exchange data reliably, and most integration pain comes from interfaces designed without thought. This course covers designing, securing and versioning interfaces that other teams can build against.
Course outline
What this programme covers, module by module.
- 01Integration patterns and where each one fits
- 02Interface styles and how requests and responses are structured
- 03Designing predictable endpoints and resource models
- 04Authentication, authorisation and protecting an interface
- 05Errors, retries, idempotency and rate limiting
- 06Versioning without breaking existing consumers
- 07Documentation, testing and supporting integrators
What you will gain
- Explain how modern application interfaces are structured
- Design endpoints that are predictable and easy to consume
- Apply authentication and authorisation appropriately
- Handle errors, retries and rate limiting sensibly
- Version an interface without breaking existing consumers
- Document an interface so others can integrate without asking
Who should attend
- Developers and integration engineers
- Solution architects
- Technical business analysts
- IT staff supporting system integration
Upcoming sessions
| Date | City | Duration | Fees | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 to 28 Oct 2026 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 23 to 25 Nov 2026 | Durban | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 7 to 9 Dec 2026 | Cape Town | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 11 to 13 Jan 2027 | Johannesburg | 3 Days | R13,000 | |
| 8 to 10 Feb 2027 | London | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 19 to 21 Apr 2027 | Dubai | 3 Days | US$1,500 | |
| 21 to 23 Jun 2027 | Pretoria | 3 Days | R13,000 |
Fees are per delegate and exclude VAT. Public intakes are confirmed once minimum numbers are met. We also deliver this course on your own schedule, in-house or live online.
Enquire about this course
Register your team or ask for a tailored in-house quote. We reply within one working day.
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- R13,000 per delegate
- Duration
- 3 Days
- Field
- IT & Digital Skills
- Formats
- In-house, public, online
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