Cisco · Professional Certification · Associate
Cisco CCNA Automation
Crydd Score 70
Demand Growing
Career Value Strong
Recognition High
CCNA Automation at a glance
- Provider
- Cisco
- Credential type
- Professional Certification
- Exam required
- Yes
- Category
- Networking
- Level
- Associate
- Cost
- $300
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Time to earn
- 3–4 months
- Validity
- 3 years (renew with continuing education credits or by exam)
- Format
- Exam 200-901 CCNAAUTO, 120 minutes
- Prerequisites
- None
What is CCNA Automation?
Cisco's associate certification in network automation, formerly DevNet Associate: software development and design, APIs, application deployment and security, and infrastructure and automation on Cisco platforms.
Skills it covers
- Software development and design
- APIs
- Application deployment and security
- Network automation
- Infrastructure as code
Is CCNA Automation worth it? The Crydd Verdict
CS 70Choose it if
You are a network engineer who wants to automate with code and APIs, or a developer moving toward network infrastructure.
Consider alternatives if
You need networking fundamentals first: the CCNA. For infrastructure as code beyond the network, HashiCorp's Terraform Associate.
Why we say so
Network automation is where network engineering is heading, and this now carries the CCNA name employers already screen for.
Market demand
Automation and API skills are increasingly listed in network engineer postings, and the rename to CCNA Automation makes the credential easier for recruiters to recognise.
Where CCNA Automation takes you
- Network Engineer
- Automation Engineer
- Software Engineer
Career roadmaps show where this certification fits in each path. See the roadmaps.
Related certifications
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Careers CCNA Automation leads to
The professional paths this certification genuinely serves — browse every relevant credential for each.
A sensible order
Where CCNA Automation sits on the path — build up, then step on.
