Become a leader in a range of NetDevOps roles with the CCIE Automation certification.
Learning Path Overview
Prove you can design and develop advanced network automation solutions through the entire network lifecycle, from concept and deployment to operation and optimisation.
With the Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Automation certification, you’ll prove you can design and develop network automation solutions through the entire network lifecycle, from concept and deployment to operation and optimisation.
To earn your certification, you’ll take a core exam and a lab exam.
Core Exam
350-901 AUTOCOR
Designing, Deploying, and Managing Network Automation Systems
Duration: 5 days
Price: Price on enquiry
Lab Exam
CCIE Automation practical exam v1.1
This hands-on exam tests your ability to plan, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions within complex automation-driven network environments.
Demonstrate your proficiency in software solution design, Git usage, CI/CD pipeline troubleshooting, and diagnosing performance issues for effective deployment.
Show your expertise in developing Python REST APIs and CLI applications for configuring networks, efficiently consuming APIs, creating and managing Ansible roles, and orchestrating infrastructure using Terraform.
Confirm your skills in Python scripting for API automation, Cisco IOS XE configuration, pyATS test enhancement, and YANG model-driven telemetry for efficient network management and troubleshooting.
Confirm your proficiency in securing automated network solutions through Open Source Foundation for Application Security (OWASP) secure coding practices, secret management systems, and REST API security.
Prerequisites
As our most advanced certifications, Cisco expert certifications tell the world you’re among the best of the best in your field. Many candidates have previous experience in the NetDevOps field and are aiming for a senior-level or leadership position.
Whilst there are no formal prerequisites, most learners have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimising NetDevOps technologies and solutions.