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CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate)

Software and automation fundamentals for network environments, including APIs, code and infrastructure interaction.

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Understand the subject

Software and automation fundamentals for network environments, including APIs, code and infrastructure interaction.

Apply it to the work

Useful when repeated network tasks need a script or integration that other engineers can inspect and maintain.

Build practical evidence

Learn basic Python, Git, JSON and HTTP alongside networking. Start with a script that reads state before giving it permission to change anything.

What you will learn to do

Understand the subject

Software and automation fundamentals for network environments, including APIs, code and infrastructure interaction.

Apply it to the work

Useful when repeated network tasks need a script or integration that other engineers can inspect and maintain.

Build practical evidence

Learn basic Python, Git, JSON and HTTP alongside networking. Start with a script that reads state before giving it permission to change anything.

Certification essentials

Requirements, costs and keeping it current.

Check the vendor record and ongoing commitment alongside the career guidance.

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Vendor record

Renamed

Cisco folded the DevNet track into its mainstream families in February 2026. DevNet Associate is now CCNA Automation, sat as 200-901 CCNAAUTO. Existing holders were rebadged rather than re-examined.

Source: Cisco · Read 17 September 2026

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Costs and renewal

Exam cost
US$300
Exam format
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Keeping it current

Renew within 3 years through eligible exams or 30 Continuing Education credits. Budget for the selected exams or training; some eligible learning may be free.

Renewal sources & exceptions

Complete the requirements before expiry; an expired credential requires the full certification exam process again.

Renewal policy checked 2026-09-28. Check the linked provider policy for current fees and eligibility.

Current CCNA Automation (200-901 CCNAAUTO) exam, before tax. Training and retakes are separate; this replaces the former DevNet Associate exam name. Vendor price checked 2026-09-24. Check the vendor record before booking.

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Preparation and practical skills

Recommended prior knowledge

  • CCNA-level networking
  • Basic Python

Common misconceptions

  • CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate) may meet a named requirement; it does not guarantee shortlisting or replace documented work.

What this cert does NOT guarantee

  • Guaranteed interviews, a salary increase or proof of production experience.
Alternatives and related certifications

Where this fits

  • None required
This cert
CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate)
  • Top of this lane

Alternative routes

No single right path. These adjacent options reach similar roles.

  • DevNet Professional
    Common follow-on or adjacent credential, see the graph for full lineage.
  • CCNP Enterprise
    Common follow-on or adjacent credential, see the graph for full lineage.

Adjacent & overlapping

  • DevNet Professional
  • CCNP Enterprise
Career outcomes and limitations

Realistic first roles

Cisco-oriented network automation

How people actually get here

    Real-world career variations

    Timeline expectations

    1. Months 0–2Foundation reading, concepts, vocabulary.
    2. Months 2–4Hands-on labs, documented home projects.
    3. Months 4–6Practice exams, weak-area drills, exam.
    4. Post-examUse target vacancies to guide applications and projects. There is no guaranteed time to a first role.

    Study resources

    Study options

    Choose the right mix for your goals and experience. Links below go to official and third-party resources.

    Guided study

    Structured resources from established providers can help build knowledge and skills.

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    Practice environments

    Explore suitable environments for practical work. Check the tools, features and access you need.

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    External resources. Check current costs and access requirements.

    Resources are selected for relevance. Compare access, syllabus coverage and total cost; a listing does not imply a commercial partnership.

    Compare the resources for CCNA Automation (formerly DevNet Associate)
    CourseProvider source

    Cisco U. DevNet Associate (DEVASC) learning path

    Video + Labs

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    LabProvider source

    Cisco DevNet Sandbox (free)

    Hands-on

    Free resource; confirm current access terms
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    ReferenceProvider source

    DEVASC v1.1 exam topics

    Reading

    Free resource; confirm current access terms
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    Check the current syllabus, access terms and total cost before choosing. Resource inclusion does not guarantee exam success.

    Optional home projects

    Build something you can explain.

    Ideas to explore after choosing a certification, using your own tools and keeping evidence of your work.

    Example project evidence
    Project evidence map (example)
    API client and mock responsesScope and inputs
    Automated cases for pagination and failure handlingDecisions and reasoning
    Evidence record (example)
    EvidenceWhat to capture
    API client and mock responsesShow the inputs, scope and decisions behind this record. The client retrieves all pages without duplicating devices.
    Automated cases for pagination and failure handlingInclude the evidence supporting your conclusion. Errors are visible and secrets are absent from logs.

    Validate a network inventory API response

    An automation script reads a device inventory API. It must handle missing fields, pagination and failed requests without silently producing an incomplete report.

    Local lab Your own tools Evidence guidance
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    Editorial route and career guidance. No separate external evidence review is recorded for this assessment.

    Editorial evidence review: pending · UK market. Vendor facts and prices elsewhere on this page have their own sources and check dates.