CCNA Automation
Achieving your CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate) certification proves your skills in software development and design including understanding and using APIs, application deployment and security, and infrastructure and automation on Cisco platforms. It is ideal for software developers, DevOps engineers, automation specialists, and other software professionals.
The program certifies key emerging technical skills for a new kind of IT professional, empowering organizations to embrace the potential of applications, automation, and infrastructure for the network, IoT, DevOps, and Cloud.
The certification tests your knowledge of software development and design, including:
- Understanding and using APIs
- Cisco platforms and development
- Application development and security
- Infrastructure and automation
| Recommended Training | Required Exam |
|---|---|
| CCNAAUTO (not yet released) | CCNAAUTO 200-901 |
Prerequisites
CCNA Automation candidates should have one or more years of experience with software development including Python programming.
Required Exams
Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (CCNAAUTO 200-901)
Recertification
The CCNA Automation certification is valid for three years.
Certification holders can recertify by:
- Passing any one associate exam
- Passing any one professional concentration exam
- Passing one technology core exam
- Passing one CCIE lab exam
- Earning 30 continuing education credits
The recertification requirements must be met prior to the certification expiration date. Individuals with expired certifications must repeat the entire certification exam process in order to regain their certification status. Learn more at the Cisco website.
Next Steps
Certifications:
Cisco Certified Network Administrator (CCNA) Automation
Courses:
AUTOCOR (not yet released)
