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Design & Secure LLM APIs for Scalability

Master the art of building enterprise-grade LLM APIs that scale to millions of users while maintaining bulletproof security. This hands-on course transforms you from API developer to platform architect, teaching you to design microservices architectures that handle 10M+ daily requests with sub-100ms response times. You'll implement advanced security frameworks protecting against prompt injection and data exfiltration, master OAuth2/JWT authentication, and build comprehensive monitoring systems that ensure 99.9% uptime. Through real-world scenarios from companies like Stripe and Netflix, you'll learn cost optimization strategies, auto-scaling configurations, and disaster recovery protocols. This course is designed for developers, security engineers, and platform teams who want to design, secure, and operate large-scale enterprise LLM APIs. Learners should be familiar with Python programming, API usage, ML concepts,cloud basics, Git/GitHub usage, and general software knowledge. By course end, you'll architect production-ready LLM APIs that meet enterprise security standards (HIPAA, SOC 2) and scale seamlessly from startup to unicorn. Perfect for senior developers, platform engineers, and technical leads building the next generation of AI-powered applications.
Duration 8 Months
Institution Coursera
Format Online

Eligibility Criteria

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Academic Foundation

A recognized Bachelor’s degree or high school equivalent required for admission into Coursera.

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Language Proficiency

English proficiency required. IELTS, TOEFL, or standard medium-of-instruction certificates accepted.

Detailed Fees Breakdown

Base Tuition Fee $362
Total Est. Investment $362

Scholarships and early-bird waivers may apply. Contact admissions for exact institutional fees.

Academic Trajectory

Program Outcome

Graduates of the Design & Secure LLM APIs for Scalability program at Coursera are equipped with global perspectives, ready to excel in international markets and top-tier career opportunities.

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