DevNet Associate Certification: Kickstart Your Network Automation Career and Master Cisco Platform Automation with This Essential Credential
Kickstart your career in network automation with the DevNet Associate certification, your first step towards mastering Cisco platform automation. This certification validates your ability to implement network applications and automate IT processes across various systems, including network, security, collaboration, and computing. You will gain skills in software design basics, such as Python and GIT, and common data formats, such as XML, JSON, and YAML. Demonstrate your expertise with Cisco APIs for tasks involving products, such as Webex and Meraki, and practice securely deploying applications while exploring workflow automation methods. Showcase your understanding of network fundamentals, including how components interact, troubleshooting connectivity issues, and the impact of networking on applications.
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| Recommended training | Exams |
|---|---|
| (DEVASC) Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms | Exams: 200-901 DEVASC |
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for DevNet Associate certification, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam. Ideally, DevNet Associates candidates also have one or more years of experience with software development including Python programming.
Required Exam
Recertification
Your certification is valid for three years. You can renew with Continuing Education credits or retake exams before they expire.
Exam only (Choose one option):
- Pass any one associate-level exam
- Pass any one professional-level concentration exam
- Pass one technology core exam
- Pass any one expert-level written exam
- Pass any one expert-level lab or practical exam
Combining exams with Continuing Education (CE) credits:
- Earn 30 CE credits