IBM Software Training

IBM API Connect Developer

ObjectivesAfter completing this step, students should be able to:

Explain the role of IBM API Connect V5.0 in a digital ecosystemIdentify the API creation, run, manage, and secure features in IBM API Connect V5Create an API definition with the API DesignerDesign an API interface with the API DesignerImplement an API as a Node.js LoopBack applicationSecure an API with OAuth 2.0 authorizationAssemble API message processing policies in API DesignerPublish APIs, Products, and Plans with the API Management ServerDiscover, subscribe, and consume APIs through the Developer Portal

RoleThe IBM API Connect implementer can articulate the vision of API management and make recommendation on adopting service API publishing practices in the organization. This individual is knowledgeable about the architectural aspects of service APIs and IBM API Connect tools that provide the capabilities to implement the organization’s API vision in relation to its cloud and mobile business initiatives.

AssumptionsIt is assumed that the individual following this roadmap has basic skills in the following areas:

Web servers and web applicationsFundamentals of cloud computingWorking knowledge of Web services

Cloud

Prerequisite skills (Node.js, REST Services, DataPower)1

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Technical Introduction to IBM DataPower Gateway Appliance V7.5.0

VW750GWeb-based training (0.3 days)

Developing REST APIs with Node.js for IBM Bluemix

VY102GSelf-study BYOE (2 days)

WD102G ORClassroom (2 days)

Yes

No

Do you need additional

DataPower skills?

A

Note:For more DataPower Implementation skills visit the training path at link A

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IBM API Connect End to End Demo

YouTubeSelf-study (2 hours)

Skills for working with IBM API Connect2

YesNo Do you need hands-on skills?

Creating, Publishing, and Securing APIs with IBM API Connect V5

WD501GClassroom (4 days)

Getting started with API Connect on Bluemix (Create, Manage & Explore APIs)

Bluemix TutorialSelf-study (1 day, no charge)

Skills for working with IBM API Connect on Bluemix3

Yes

No

Need Additional Cloud App Developer

skills?

B

Note:For more cloud Application Developer skills visit the training path at link B

Supplemental resourcesAPI Connect learning resources page

API Connect Community on IBM developerWorks

API 101 on IBM developerWorksAPI Connect learning path on developerWorks

IBM API Connect Learning Resources on IBM Marketplace

IBM API Connect Knowledge CenterGetting Started with IBM API Connect

API Connect from developer toolkit to publishing on Bluemix

IBM Bluemix OpenWhisk and API ConnectHybrid Cloud Data and API Integration: Integrate Your Enterprise and Cloud with Bluemix Integration Services

01020304050607080910

Managing, Monitoring, and Subscribing APIs with IBM API Connect V5

ZD502GSelf-paced Virtual Class (2 days)

WD502G ORClassroom (2 days)

IBM Explorer BadgeSee Web pagefor preparation and ExamIBM Explorer: API Management Concepts