Top API Certifications to consider in 2025

Certifications are a great way to show your expertise in a certain field, and can help you get your next job, or even a promotion. We've asked our mentors to recommend the best certifications for you to consider in 2025.

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Postman API Fundamentals Student Expert Certification

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The Postman API Fundamentals Student Expert certification is designed to validate a candidate's proficiency in using Postman for designing, testing, and managing

API Certification Coaching

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Consider reaching out to a coach specialized in API certifications. They can help you prepare for your exam, and provide you with the necessary resources to succeed. MentorCruise is the best place to find a coach for your API certification. Here are a few top picks:

APIGEE certification

Hosted by googlecloudcommunity.com

The Apigee certification, officially known as the "Google Cloud - Apigee API Engineer Certification," is designed to validate the skills and expertise of professionals in designing, developing, and managing APIs using Google Cloud's Apigee API management platform.

API Management Courses and Certifications

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Learn API Management, earn certificates with paid and free online courses from Coursera, Udemy and other top learning platforms around the world. Read reviews to decide if a class is right for you.

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

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The Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate certification is intended for individuals who design and build cloud solutions such as applications and services on Microsoft Azure.

Prices start at US$165.00.

OpenID Certification

Hosted by openid.net

The OpenID Foundation enables deployments of OpenID Connect and the Financial-grade API (FAPI) Read/Write Profile to be certified to specific conformance profiles to promote interoperability among implementations. The OpenID Foundation’s certification process utilizes self-certification and conform…

API Workshop

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Consider joining a workshop specialized in API. Workshops are a great way to learn new skills, and get hands-on experience. MentorCruise is the best place to find a workshop for your API certification. Here are a few top picks:

CISSP - Certified Information Systems Security Professional

Hosted by isc2.org

The Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification is one of the most globally recognized certifications in the field of cybersecurity. It validates an individual's expertise in designing, implementing, and managing cybersecurity programs and best practices.

Mulesoft Certified Developer (Mule 4)

Hosted by udemy.com

The MuleSoft Certified Developer - Mule 4 certification is designed for developers who have experience with Mule 4 and are proficient in designing, building, testing, deploying, and managing Mule 4 APIs and integrations.

Red Hat Certified Specialist in API Management

Hosted by redhat.com

The Red Hat Certified Specialist in API Management certification is designed to validate the skills and expertise of professionals in designing, deploying, and managing APIs using Red Hat's API management tools and technologies.

AWS Certified Developer - Associate

Hosted by aws.amazon.com

AWS Certified Developer - Associate showcases knowledge and understanding of core AWS services, uses, and basic AWS architecture best practices, and proficiency in developing, deploying, and debugging cloud-based applications by using AWS. Preparing for and attaining this certification gives certif…

Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA)

Hosted by openstack.org

The Certified OpenStack Administrator (COA) certification is designed to validate the skills and knowledge of individuals who administer and operate OpenStack environments. OpenStack is an open-source cloud computing platform used for building and managing public and private clouds.

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