Cisco Certified Devnet Associate (DEVASC)

Bridge software and networking through automation, APIs, and innovation.

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The DevNet Associate certification verifies your ability to build, deploy, and automate applications on Cisco platforms by mastering APIs, software development, automation workflows, infrastructure integration, and networking fundamentals — providing a strong foundation for a career in network programmability and DevOps.

Course Outline

Software Development & Design Principles

  • Python programming basics, coding best practices, error/exception handling
  • Version control (Git), code repositories, branching strategies

APIs & Cisco Platform Integration

  • RESTful APIs, HTTP methods, status codes, authentication
  • Using APIs on Cisco platforms (Meraki, Cisco DNA Center, Cisco IOS, etc.)

Application Deployment & Workflow Automation

  • Automating configuration tasks, scripting to trigger workflows
  • Introduction to CI/CD pipelines, containerization basics

Infrastructure & Automation

  • Infrastructure-as-Code (IaC) tools like Ansible, Terraform
  • Automating network device configuration, orchestration

Network Fundamentals & Troubleshooting

  • Basic routing, switching, subnetting, IP addressing
  • Understanding how networks support application behavior

Security & Application Considerations

  • Secure coding, encryption, API security
  • Integrating authentication/authorization in automation

Hands-on Labs & Practical Scenarios

  • Real-world exercises integrating software + network tasks
  • Debugging, fault-finding, and combining modules in workflows

 

Why Take This Course?

  • Acquire a rare, high-demand skill set combining software and networking.
  • Stand out to employers needing automation, programmability, and DevOps expertise.
  • Streamline operations and reduce manual errors through automation.
  • Future-proof your career in a world shifting toward software-defined networking.
  • Prepare for advanced DevNet / Expert certifications and leadership roles.

Enrolment Requirements

  • No formal prerequisites by Cisco to register for the exam.

  • Many candidates benefit from 1 or more years of experience in software development (especially Python) or scripting.

  • Basic knowledge of networking fundamentals (routing, switching, IP addressing) is very helpful.

 

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Career options for this course.

  • Network Automation Engineer
  • DevOps Engineer
  • Software Developer
  • Infrastructure Developer
  • Systems Integration Engineer
  • Solutions Engineer

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