Project 525 CCIE Automation | Coming soon

Engineer the Networks That Operate Themselves

Develop the expert-level software and automation capabilities to design, deploy and manage intelligent network environments at scale.

Project 525 combines structured preparation, practical development and expert mentorship to support your journey towards CCIE Automation.

Why CCIE Automation?

Modern networks demand greater speed, consistency, and scalability than manual operations can deliver. CCIE Automation validates your ability to build software-driven solutions that transform how networks are deployed and managed.

Build expertise across:

  • Network automation system design

  • Infrastructure as Code

  • Software development and APIs

  • Automated network operations

  • CI/CD pipelines

  • Model-driven telemetry

  • AI-assisted automation

  • Secure software practices

Who Should Pursue This Track?

This programme is designed for:

  • Senior network automation engineers

  • Network developers and software engineers

  • DevOps and NetDevOps professionals

  • Infrastructure automation specialists

  • Network reliability engineers

  • Professionals operating at or beyond CCNP level

Candidates should possess advanced hands-on experience and a valid Cisco 350-901 AUTOCOR core exam that remains valid throughout the cohort.

What You Will Develop

Build the advanced practical capabilities required to automate complex network environments:

Python-based network automation

API integration and application development

Infrastructure as Code using Ansible and Terraform

CI/CD pipeline design and implementation

Containerisation and application deployment

Network telemetry, logging and observability

Secure software development practices

AI and intelligent agents for network automation

What You Will Prepare For

To earn CCIE Automation, candidates must complete:

Core exam:
350-901 AUTOCOR

Practical exam:
CCIE Automation Practical Exam v1.1

Candidates should possess advanced hands-on experience and a valid Cisco 350-901 AUTOCOR core exam that remains valid throughout the cohort.

Why Prepare With Project 525?

Project 525 provides the structure and accountability required for sustained expert-level preparation:

  • Expert technical mentorship

  • Structured self-study and guided labs

  • Progressive software and automation development

  • Targeted gap remediation

  • Bootcamp preparation

  • Practical exam conditioning

  • Progress tracking and readiness reporting

  • Cohort-based peer accountability

Programme resources, vouchers and exam insurance provisions will be confirmed when the CCIE Automation cohort opens.

Frequently Asked Questions

No. CCNP Automation is not mandatory, but candidates should possess equivalent professional-level knowledge and advanced practical experience.

You must pass 350-901 AUTOCOR, Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Automation Systems.

Yes. Candidates should be comfortable with software development, APIs, automation tools and practical network operations before entering the programme.

CCIE Automation is currently listed as coming soon. Register your interest to receive cohort and enrolment updates.

Become an Expert in Network Automation

Build the software, infrastructure and operational expertise required to engineer scalable automation solutions for modern networks.

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