After this course

This course is not "Master's course for API Economy" but a university Master's level course. So this course is meant for people who have not encountered API Economy as a business model before, even if they had some knowledge of APIs as technology.

  • .. you have a better starting point to provide service to your API and digital customers.

  • .. you have new API Economy related ideas associated with ongoing projects.

  • .. your thinking about what API is may transform and you understand API is more than technical thing.

Why KONE thinks API Economy is important?

Smart buildings need APIs and ecosystems

KONE provides innovative and eco-efficient solutions for elevators, escalators, automatic building doors and the systems that integrate them with today's intelligent buildings. We support our customers every step of the way: from design, manufacturing and installation to maintenance and modernization. KONE is a global leader in managing the smooth flow of people and goods throughout buildings. This makes us a reliable partner throughout the life cycle of buildings. 


KONE has made it possible to offer this course in additional languages: Chinese and German!




In the video, Olli Kilpeläinen from KONE introduces how the company uses APIs as part of products and services and why it is important to the whole smart buildings and "people flow" ecosystem.

What our students say?

Over 600 students have completed the course

Duy Vu

5 star rating

“This course gives a very great introduction to API Economy (I mean literally, I don't copy the name of the course)”

“This course gives a very great introduction to API Economy (I mean literally, I don't copy the name of the course)”

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Marika Leed

5 star rating

“Just what I wanted to learn about APIs.”

“Just what I wanted to learn about APIs.”

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Anh Nguyen Duy

5 star rating

“Excellent”

“Excellent”

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Hannu Tuovinen

4 star rating

“Good course, gave a good overall picture of the API Economy and its possibilities. Interesting learning materials and enough extra reading to go deeper into interesting subjects.”

“Good course, gave a good overall picture of the API Economy and its possibilities. Interesting learning materials and enough extra reading to go deeper into interesting subjects.”

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Ankit Nigam

4 star rating

“good introduction to a complex and emerging area”

“good introduction to a complex and emerging area”

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Jukka Aaltonen

4 star rating

“Useful insight for a developer, without going too deep in business world”

“Useful insight for a developer, without going too deep in business world”

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Sari Uitto

5 star rating

“Gave an insight into this really important area. I will definitely think of APIs now from different perspective.”

“Gave an insight into this really important area. I will definitely think of APIs now from different perspective.”

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Hien Bui

5 star rating

“A whole new field opened in front of my eyes”

“A whole new field opened in front of my eyes”

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Course curriculum

  • 01

    Welcome to the course

    • How to use this course

    • About this course content

    • My current skills and learning goals

    • First steps to API Economy
  • 02

    Create a competitive, smart offering with APIs

    • APIs in company's offering

    • Discuss & share examples with other students

    • Quiz: APIs can be used in many different ways

    • Creating smart offering - case KONE

    • Quiz: Societal-scale innovation with APIs

    • References and additional resources
  • 03

    APIs in Platforms, Platform Economy or Partner Ecosystem

    • Traditional vs. API vs. Platform Economy

    • Quiz: Can you identify the core interaction of a multi-sided platform?

    • Digital platforms vs. Platform business model?

    • Conclusions and further reading
  • 04

    The right API for the right purpose

    • Who should we open our APIs to?

    • Quiz: How open is company data via Open APIs?

    • Additional resources

    • Quiz: API Economy is...

    • You're almost done!

    • Before you go...

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Meet your Instructor

Instructor Bio:

Speaker at apidays Helsinki, INTERFACE, New York and other API conferences. Co-author of API Economy 101 book. Creator of the free "Introduction to API Economy" course with Tampere University. “Mother” of the lean, open and business-oriented APIOps Cycles method. API business consultant, architect, and trainer for companies and public-sector. 10+ years of experience with API Economy from retail, energy, ICT, construction and traffic industries, among others. I'm M.Ed. with Computer Science, Leadership, Product Management and BUsiness Administration studies. Contact me in Linkedin or Twitter: @mniinioja

Marjukka Niinioja

Founding partner, APItalista

Faculty teacher in charge

Instructor Bio:

Co-author of API Economy 101 Book. Professor at Tampere University in Industrial Management, keen on digital platforms, new kinds of value creation, and new business development & business transformation. You may contact me on LinkedIn or Twitter (@DrSeppanen)

Marko Seppänen

Professor, Vice Dean for Education

FAQ

  • Do I need to be a student at a university?

    No you don't. Are you a professional looking to update your skills? You can also take this course as part of your professional development. Get a certificate for achievement for your CV, LinkedIn profile or to submit to your HR records.

  • I'm a teacher, can I use this course with my students?

    You can use this course as part of your curriculum. If you need to, you can give your own instructions for the final project. Please contact us at Osaango for more detailed instructions ([email protected])

  • Do I need to have Bachelor's degree to take this course?

    This course is designed for university Master's level studies, but you can also include it in other forms of education. The course includes academic papers and requires abstract thinking. Advanced knowledge in your own field of study will help.

  • How many credits can I get from passing this course?

    1 ECTS credit, roughly 25-27 hours of work from an average Master's level university student. As a comparison, 60 ECTS credits are the equivalent of a full year of study or work.

  • How much time will I need?

    Experienced professionals or advanced students with background in APIs and/or digital business models study this course on average 4-12 hours. This course should take no more than 27 hours of studies from a beginner. This is assuming you have previous experience of university level studies and you have a bachelor's degree from business, computer science or related field.

  • How do I pass the course?

    By completing all the lessons and quizzes. The quizzes require a minimum of 50% of a passing grade, but you can retake the quiz at any time.

  • I'm not a student at Tampere University - how do I get the credit?

    If you have a Finish social security number, you can apply for an Open University credit from Tampere university. Follow the steps in "instructions" further down on this page. If you don't have a Finnish social security number, you can apply for a credit from your own university/school. Ask a member of the faculty if you can include this course in your studies. You can download the course brochure from this page if your faculty needs more information about the course content. After completing the course, you'll get a certificate to show you have passed the course and can apply for a credit from your own university.

  • I'm a student at Tampere University - how do I get my credit?

    Sign up for the course in Tampere university study portal. After you have gained your certificate request the credits via the study portal. See instructions at the end of this page.

  • I have a question to the experts or tutors - how do I reach them?

    I have a question to the experts or tutors - how do I reach them?

How to get your university course grade?

Yes, you see correctly! With the course certificate and the PDF brochure you find on this page, you can apply for a course credit at your own university. Please note that each school has their own rules regarding which courses can be included in your studies. Consult your own faculty if you are unsure. Students with a Finnish social security number can also apply for a verified credit from Tampere Open University. Click the button for detailed instructions.
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