Apply API Testing Fundamentals Using Postman
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Apply API Testing Fundamentals Using Postman
This course is part of Apply API Testing & Automation with Postman Specialization
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What you'll learn
Install and configure Postman to create, organize, and execute REST API requests.
Validate API responses, debug issues, and write test scripts using Postman features.
Automate API testing workflows using collections, environments, and Newman CLI.
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February 2026
8 assignments
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There are 2 modules in this course
Learners will be able to install and configure Postman, execute and organize API requests, validate API responses, debug issues, and automate testing workflows using Newman. This course is designed to build practical API testing skills by guiding learners from foundational concepts to real-world automation practices.
By completing this course, learners gain hands-on experience in working with REST APIs using Postman’s intuitive interface. They will learn how to create and manage requests, use collections and variables for reusability, write validation tests, debug failures effectively, and execute automated tests from the command line. These skills enable learners to test APIs efficiently across multiple environments and support modern development and CI/CD workflows. What makes this course unique is its project-oriented, beginner-friendly approach that combines GUI-based testing with command-line automation in a single learning path. Each module builds progressively, ensuring learners not only understand how Postman works but also why best practices such as environments, scripting, and automation matter in professional API testing. This course is ideal for beginners, QA engineers, developers, and anyone looking to apply structured and scalable API testing techniques using Postman.
This module introduces learners to Postman as an API testing tool and builds a strong foundation in understanding its purpose, interface, and basic request workflows. Learners begin by setting up Postman and understanding the project context, then explore the Postman graphical user interface to send their first API requests. The module concludes with hands-on experience in creating POST requests, organizing requests into collections, and executing them efficiently. By the end of this module, learners will be able to confidently navigate Postman and perform basic API interactions essential for beginner-level API testing.
What's included
7 videos4 assignments
7 videos•Total 53 minutes
- Introduction of Project•6 minutes
- Installation of Postman•5 minutes
- Understanding GUI of Postman•12 minutes
- Create First API Request•9 minutes
- Create POST Request•5 minutes
- Understanding Collections•12 minutes
- Collection Runner•6 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Graded - Getting Started with Postman Fundamentals•30 minutes
- Postman Setup and Project Overview•10 minutes
- Navigating Postman and First API Calls•10 minutes
- Working with Requests and Collections•10 minutes
This module focuses on advancing API testing skills using Postman by introducing variables, environments, scripting, debugging, and automation. Learners explore how to reuse values with variables and snippets, manage multiple testing environments, and write validation tests for APIs. The module also covers debugging techniques using the Postman Console and extends testing capabilities to the command line using Newman for automated and continuous testing. By completing this module, learners gain practical skills for scalable, automated API testing workflows.
What's included
8 videos4 assignments
8 videos•Total 77 minutes
- Understanding Varibales•9 minutes
- Snippets•10 minutes
- Create Environment and Set Variables•10 minutes
- API Testing using POSTMAN•9 minutes
- DEBUG Postman•8 minutes
- Understanding Postman•12 minutes
- Testing using Newman•10 minutes
- Testing using Newman Continue•9 minutes
4 assignments•Total 60 minutes
- Graded - API Testing, Automation, and Debugging with Postman•30 minutes
- Variables, Snippets, and Reusability•10 minutes
- Environments, Testing, and Debugging•10 minutes
- Postman CLI Automation with Newman•10 minutes
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Reviewed on May 12, 2026
The course makes the technical world of APIs accessible and professional. I finished feeling empowered to apply for specialized API testing roles immediately.
Reviewed on May 20, 2026
It’s rare to find a course that balances the GUI interface with deep-level scripting so well. I finally understand the full power of the Postman Console for debugging complex, nested JSON responses.
Reviewed on May 26, 2026
The exercises were perfectly designed. Building and executing collections in Postman gave me real confidence in my day-to-day software testing responsibilities.
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