- Software design and development
- Optimizing the use of APIs
- Advanced workflow automation
- Data security
- Infrastructure as code
- AI-powered automation
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Add an unique blend of software and network infrastructure expertise to your resume and to your organization with CCNP Automation. Expand your toolkit with skills like:
350-901 AUTOCOR: Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Automation Systems
This exam tests your knowledge of network automation systems development and design including infrastructure as code, operations, and AI in automation.
Passing this core exam automatically earns you the Cisco Certified Specialist - Automation Core certification.
- Cost: $US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 120 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
300-435 ENAUTO: Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions
This exam tests a candidate's knowledge of implementing Enterprise automated solutions, including device level and controller-based network automation, operations, and AI in Automation.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Automation Specialist - Enterprise Automation and Programmability certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
300-635 DCNAUTO: Automating Cisco Data Center Networking Solutions
This exam tests your knowledge of implementing Data Center automated solutions, including infrastructure as code, network element programmability, operations, and AI in automation.
Passing this exam earns you the Cisco Certified Automation Specialist - Data Center Automation and Programmability certification.
- Cost: $US300, or use Cisco Learning Credits
- Languages: English, Japanese
- Duration: 90 minutes
- Prerequisites: None
- Valid for: 3 years
- Grading is pass/fail and results are available online within 48 hours
- This exam can be used toward recertification
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