Achieving Cisco Certified DevNet Expert certification validates your expert knowledge and proficiency in network automation, programmability, and secure automation tools.
To earn Cisco Certified DevNet Expert certification, you pass two exams: a qualifying exam that covers core software and automation development and design for Cisco platforms as well as a hands-on lab exam that covers software-driven network automation solutions through the entire network lifecycle, from designing and deploying to operating and optimizing.
Prerequisites
There are no formal prerequisites for Cisco Certified DevNet Expert, but you should have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.
Candidates are recommended to have five to seven years of experience with designing, deploying, operating and optimizing NetDevOps technologies and solutions prior to taking the exam.
Recommended training for this certification
Exams
To earn Cisco Certified DevNet Expert certification, you pass two exams: a qualifying exam and hands-on lab exam.
Step 1: Pass the qualifying exam
Designing, Deploying and Managing Network Automation Systems v2.0 (350-901 AUTOCOR)
The core exam focuses on your knowledge of software development and design, including using APIs, Cisco platforms, application deployment and security, and infrastructure and automation.
Step 2: Pass the lab exam
CCIE Automation Practical Exam v1.1 (8-hour lab)
The Cisco DevNet Expert (v1.1) Practical Exam is an 8-hour, hands-on exam that requires a candidate to plan, design, develop, test, deploy, and maintain software solutions within complex automation-driven network environments.
Recertification
Cisco Certified DevNet Expert certification is valid for three years.