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IBF - REST API 101 for Financial Services

IBF - REST API 101 for Financial Services

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Gain a competitive edge in the world of Financial Services with our comprehensive course on REST API 101. In today's rapidly evolving fintech landscape, the ability to work with RESTful APIs is indispensable. This course is designed to provide you with a solid foundation in REST API principles, usage, and integration, enabling you to streamline financial processes and create innovative solutions.

Throughout this program, you'll explore the core concepts of REST APIs, learn how to design and implement them effectively, and discover best practices for integration within the financial sector. Whether you're a fintech professional seeking to enhance your skills or someone looking to enter the industry, REST API 101 for Financial Services is your gateway to success. Join us today and embark on a journey towards becoming a sought-after API expert in the financial services domain.

With up to 70% funding subsidy available through IBF-STS, there's no better time to invest in your future. Don't miss this opportunity to boost your career prospects and contribute to the growth and innovation of the financial services industry through REST API proficiency.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the course, learners will be able to

Understand the basics of REST API Constraints and HTTP Methods
Understand the design principles of REST API
Understand the security of REST API

Brochure

Please download the brochure here

IBF-STS Accrediation - Up to 70% Funding

Effective for courses starting from 1 Jan 2024
Full Fee	GST	Nett Fee after Funding (Incl. GST)
		Singaporeans below 40 yrs old and PR	Singaporeans above 40 yrs old
$400	$36.00	$236.00	$156.00

This course is under Future-Enabled Skills category. The IBF funding for this course is only available to locals employed in the financial sector (i.e. by financial institutions or Singapore FinTech Association certified firms).

SkillsFuture Credit

Eligible Singapore Citizens can use their SkillsFuture Credit to offset course fee payable after funding. Click here for SkillsFuture Credit submission

About IBF Certification

This course address the following Technical Skills and Competences (TSCs) and proficiency level: Digital Awareness - Application Programming Interface Level 3 TSC under Financial Services Skills Framework

Participants are encouraged to access the IBF MySKills Portfolio https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/MySkills-Portfolio.aspx to track their training progress and skills acquisition against the Skills Framework for Financial Services. You can apply for IBF Certification after fulfilling the required number of Technical Skills and Technical Competencies (TSCs) for the selected job role.

Find out more about IBF certification and the application process at on https://www.ibf.org.sg/certification/Pages/Why-be-Certified.aspx.

Course Code: TGS-2022602279

Post-Course Support

We provide free consultation related to the subject matter after the course. Please email your queries to enquiry@tertiaryinfotech.com and we will forward your queries to the subject matter experts and get back to you asap.

Course Cancellation/Reschedule Policy

We reserve the right to cancel or re-schedule the course due to unforeseen circumstances. If the course is cancelled, we will refund 100% to participants.
Note the venue of the training is subject to changes due to class size and availability of the classroom.
Note the minimal class size to start a class is 3 Pax.

Course Details

Topic 1: Basics of REST API

Overview of REST and API
Applications of REST API
Constraints of REST API
REST API HTTP Methods

Topic 2: REST API Design

Challenges of Good REST API Design
REST API Design Strategies
Case Studies of REST API Design

Topic 3: REST API Security

API Authentication and Authorization
API Key and OAuth2 Token

Final Assessment

Course Info

Promotion Code

Promo or discount cannot be applied to IBF-STS courses

Minimum Entry Requirement

Knowledge and Skills

Able to operate using computer functions
Minimum 3 GCE ‘O’ Levels Passes including English or WPL Level 5 (Average of Reading, Listening, Speaking & Writing Scores)

Attitude

Positive Learning Attitude
Enthusiastic Learner

Experience

Minimum of 1 year of working experience.

Target Age Group: 21-65 years old

Minimum Software/Hardware Requirement

Softtware: NIL

Hardware: Windows and Mac Laptop

Self-Sponsored Individuals

Up to 70% subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore, physically based in Singapore. GST funding support will no longer be applicable for all courses.

Company-Sponsored Individuals

Up to 70% subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens and Permanent Residents of Singapore, physically based in Singapore. Please note:
The company must be a Financial Institution regulated by MAS or a FinTech firm certified by Singapore FinTech Association (SFA)
To register, please email your company name and your name to reachus@knowledgehut.com.sg.
For more information on the IBF subsidies and eligibility, please visit:  https://www.ibf.org.sg/programmes/Pages/IBF-STS.aspx

Steps to Apply Skills Future Claim

The staff will send you an invoice with the fee breakdown.
Login to the MySkillsFuture portal, select the course you’re enrolling on and enter the course date and schedule.
Enter the course fee payable by you (including GST) and enter the amount of credit to claim.
Upload your invoice and click ‘Submit’

Get Additional Course Fee Support Up to $500 under UTAP

The Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP) is a training benefit provided to NTUC Union Members with an objective of encouraging them to upgrade with skills training. It is provided to minimize the training cost. If you are a NTUC Union Member then you can get 50% funding (capped at $500 per year) under Union Training Assistance Programme (UTAP).

For more information visit NTUC U Portal – Union Training Assistance Program (UTAP)

Steps to Apply UTAP

Note

SSG subsidy is available for Singapore Citizens, Permanent Residents, and Corporates.
All Singaporeans aged 25 and above can use their SkillsFuture Credit to pay. For more details, visit www.skillsfuture.gov.sg/credit
An unfunded course fee can be claimed via SkillsFuture Credit or paid in cash.
UTAP funding for NTUC Union Members is capped at $250 for 39 years and below and at $500 for 40 years and above.
UTAP support amount will be paid to training provider first and claimed after end of class by learner.

Job Roles

Back-End Developer
Full Stack Developer
Python Developer
Web Application Developer
REST API Developer
Flask Developer
Software Engineer (with web focus)
System Integration Specialist
Microservices Developer
Data Engineer (web data pipelines)
Front-End Developer (expanding skills to backend)
Web Developer (with Python proficiency)
DevOps Engineer (building or maintaining APIs)
Cloud Solutions Architect (with a focus on web services)
Technical Product Manager (overseeing API development).

Trainers

Terence Ee: Terence Ee is a ACTA certified trainer that has delivered IT training in Singapore and Myanmar. He has also facilitated faith formation courses for Christians in Singapore and Myanmar. As a trainer, his mission is to co-create insightful and actionable learning experiences with his learners.His current areas of focus include project management, information security management, quality management and office productivity applications.
Terence has more than 25 years of corporate IT experience. He has held senior management roles in the public and private sectors. He holds a Master of Science in Technology Management, a Bachelor of Science in Computer and Information Sciences, a Diploma in Family Education, and the Advanced Certificate in Training and Assessment (ACTA). Part of his spare time goes towards tutoring his children in their studies (while learning a thing or two along the way). He is also imparting to them the essential skills for thriving in a digital world.

Alfred Yap Swee Leong: Alfred Yap is an ACLP certified trainer with strong financial and shopper marketing domain background and extensive experience in information technology. In addition, he is both an IBM certified Cloud Computing Practitioner and an IBM Enterprise Design Thinking Practitioner.
Alfred Yap has spent decades teaching adult learners since the 90s. Kickstarting his teaching career as a trainer for Oracle University. Thereafter, he has had vast experience conducting ICT related training to various companies in the Consulting, Media, and Training industry.
Alfred Yap earned his undergraduate degree from USF, America and master degree from NTU, Singapore majoring in Knowledge Management. His current interests include Cyber Security, Cloud computing and Blockchain.