- Software design, development, and deployment
- Securing automated network solutions
- Scripting for API automation
- Network management and troubleshooting
- Advanced infrastructure as code
- Container virtualization
Validate your role as an automation expert in the network lifecycle
Be prepared to lead DevOps solutions with automation workflows that cover concept and deployment to operation and optimization. Match these skills to the best scenario:
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
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