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Azure API Management (APIM ) Masterclass From Zero to Master
Learn Azure API Management (APIM) from scratch — design, secure, publish, monitor, and automate APIs with live demos
Created byPankaj Ikhar
Last updated 11/2025
English
What you'll learn
- Explain what an API is and why API Management is essential in modern architectures
- Create and configure an Azure API Management (APIM) instance from scratch
- Understand APIM’s core components: APIs, Products, Groups, Users, and Subscriptions
- Secure APIs using OAuth 2.0, JWT validation, subscription keys, and client certificates
- Apply policies for transformation, caching, throttling, and error handling
- Configure and customize the Developer Portal for internal and external users
- Monitor and analyze API performance using Azure Monitor, Log Analytics, and Application Insights
- Troubleshoot API failures and performance issues effectively
- Implement automation using Git mode, ARM/Bicep/Terraform templates, and Azure DevOps pipelines
- Build CI/CD workflows to deploy APIs across Dev, Test, and Production environments
- Integrate secrets and certificates securely with Azure Key Vault
- Design hybrid and multi-region deployments with Self-Hosted Gateways
- Follow enterprise best practices for governance, versioning, and policy management
- Prepare confidently for Microsoft Azure certifications such as AZ-204, AZ-305, and AZ-400
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Course content
5 sections • 29 lectures • 2h 58m total length
Requirements
- Basic understanding of web applications or APIs (helpful but not mandatory)
- A Microsoft Azure account (Free Tier or Pay-As-You-Go) to follow hands-on exercises
- Familiarity with cloud concepts or developer tools such as Postman or Visual Studio Code is a plus
- Enthusiasm to learn how to design, secure, and manage APIs using Azure API Management
- No prior experience with Azure API Management (APIM) is required — the course starts from the fundamentals
Description
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):
Introduction & Instructor Welcome – Know your instructor and course roadmap.
API 101 – Understanding the Basics – Learn how APIs work in simple terms.
Azure API Management Overview – Understand APIM architecture, components, and object model.
Securing & Publishing APIs – Apply authentication, authorization, and security policies.
Monitoring & Analytics – Set up observability and troubleshooting tools.
Automation & CI/CD – Use DevOps, Git, and Infrastructure-as-Code for deployments.
Advanced & Hybrid Scenarios – Learn multi-region, private networking, and self-hosted gateways.
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