Automate network operations and build programmable infrastructure using Cisco APIs and modern development tools.
This course covers core concepts such as Python scripting, REST APIs, application deployment, version control and infrastructure automation to enable network programmability and DevOps-driven operations on Cisco platforms.
- Why get trained: Learn how to automate network operations using Python, REST APIs, Git and Cisco platforms to build programmable and scalable infrastructure.
- Why it matters: Network automation skills enable teams to reduce manual configuration, improve efficiency and support modern DevOps and cloud-driven network environments.
- Who should attend: Network engineers, DevOps practitioners, software developers and IT professionals looking to transition into network automation and programmability roles.
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Overview
The Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (CCNAAUTO) training teaches you how to implement basic network applications using Cisco platforms as a base, and how to implement automation workflows across network, security, collaboration, and computing infrastructure.
The training gives you hands-on experience solving real-world problems using Cisco Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) and modern development tools.
Skills Covered
- Describe the importance of APIs and use of version control tools in modern software development
- Describe common processes and practices used in software development
- Describe options for organizing and constructing modular software
- Describe HTTP concepts and how they apply to network-based APIs
- Apply Representational State Transfer (REST) concepts to integration with HTTP-based APIs
- Describe Cisco platforms and their capabilities
- Describe programmability features of different Cisco platforms
- Describe basic networking concepts and interpret simple network topology
- Describe interaction of applications with the network and tools used for troubleshooting issues
- Apply concepts of model-driven programmability to automate common tasks with Python scripts
- Identify common application deployment models and components in the development pipeline
- Utilize tools to automate infrastructure through scripting and model-driven programmability
- Describe common security concerns and types of tests, and utilize containerization for local development
Prerequisites
There are no prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:
- Basic computer literacy
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills
- Basic Internet usage skills
- Hands-on experience with a programming language (specifically Python)
These skills can be found in the following Cisco Learning Offering:
Target Audience
- Network automation engineers
- Software developers
- System integration programmers
- Infrastructure architects
- Network designers
Outline
- Practicing Modern Software Development
- Describing Software Development Process
- Designing Software
- Introducing Network-Based APIs
- Consuming REST-Based APIs
- Introducing Cisco Platforms and APIs
- Employing Programmability on Cisco Platforms
- Describing IP Networks
- Relating Network and Applications
- Employing Model-Driven Programmability
- Deploying Applications
- Automating Infrastructure
- Testing and Securing Applications
- Lab Code Reference
Lab outline
- Parse API Data Formats with Python
- Use Git for Version Control
- Identify Software Architecture and Design Patterns on a Diagram
- Implement Singleton Pattern and Abstraction-Based Method
- Inspect HTTP Messages
- Use Postman
- Troubleshoot an HTTP Error Response
- Utilize APIs with Python
- Use the Cisco Webex Collaboration API
- Interpret a Basic Network Topology Diagram
- Identify the Cause of Application Connectivity Issues
- Perform Basic NETCONF Operations
- Utilize Bash Commands for Local Development
- Construct Infrastructure Automation Workflow
- Construct a Python Unit Test
- Interpret a Dockerfile
- Utilize Docker Commands to Manage Local Developer Environment
- Exploit Insufficient Parameter Sanitization
Dates & Locations
September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026
September 7, 2026 - September 11, 2026
November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026
November 30, 2026 - December 4, 2026
Exam & Certification
Cisco CCNA Automation
Validate your knowledge of software development and design, including APIs, Cisco platforms, applications, security, automation, and more. Kickstart your career in network automation with the CCNA Automation certification.
The CCNA Automation certification is the first step in your network automation career. This certification shows you can implement network applications built on Cisco platforms, and automate IT processes across network, security, collaboration, and computing systems.
This training prepares you for the 200-901 CCNAAUTO exam. If passed, you earn the Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) Automation certification.
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