This professional-level course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Open Digital Framework (ODF) and TM Forum Open APIs, enabling software engineers, architects, and digital transformation leaders to integrate and scale API-first systems effectively. Participants will explore how standard APIs accelerate interoperability, enable modular system design, and support agile service delivery within complex digital ecosystems.
The course bridges high-level architecture with hands-on understanding, ensuring participants can strategically apply ODF principles while aligning with business and technical goals.
Day 1: Introduction to Open Digital Framework & Open APIs
Session 1: Overview of the Open Digital Framework (ODF)
Key pillars of ODF: Open APIs, ODA, Data & AI, Security
Why it matters for digital transformation
Aligning business agility with modular architecture
Session 2: Introduction to TM Forum Open APIs
API domains: Customer, Product, Ordering, Billing, etc.
API structure, REST model, and resource definitions
Open API lifecycle: design, implementation, orchestration
Session 3: Lab – Exploring TMF Open API Sandbox
Hands-on walkthrough of APIs using Swagger or Postman
Call TMF APIs and review responses
Create a basic interaction flow using API chaining
Day 2: Strategic Application & Integration Design
Session 4: API-First Integration & Use Case Mapping
API integration patterns in telecom and digital services
Case studies: eSIM activation, service provisioning, order management
Mapping APIs to business capabilities
Session 5: Lab – Design Your Own Open API Flow
Simulate a customer onboarding process using TMF APIs
Practice API chaining, error handling, and service validation
Review with peer feedback
Session 6: Governance, Security, and Scaling
Managing API versions, documentation, and lifecycle
Security best practices: OAuth2, rate limiting, audit logging
Future of Open APIs in microservices and 5G ecosystems
We are open to customizing this program to align with your specific learning objectives. If your team has particular goals or areas they wish to focus on, we would be happy to tailor the course outline to meet those needs and ensure the program supports the achievement of your desired outcomes.
This course is tailored for experienced developers and software engineers who want to sharpen their architecture and design skills.
This course is built for software developers who want to sharpen their logic, think algorithmically, and become more confident in solving complex coding and architectural challenges.
This course is built for experienced software developers and technical leads who want to design systems that scale under pressure, stay modular, and remain secure at every layer.
This learner-level course introduces participants to the Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and its component-based design model developed by TM Forum.
This professional-level course provides a comprehensive understanding of the Open Digital Framework (ODF) and TM Forum Open APIs, enabling software engineers, architects, and digital transformation leaders to integrate and scale API-first systems effectively.
This hands-on training provides professionals with a deep understanding of the Open Digital Architecture (ODA) and its component-based structure supported by TM Forum Open APIs.
This professional-level course provides a thorough grounding in the principles, design, and implementation of Open APIs, enabling software engineers and architects to build, consume, and manage APIs for scalable digital services.