Cisco Associate Certification

DevNet
Associate200-901 DEVASC — Network Automation & APIs

Build the programming, automation, and API skills that modern network engineers need. The DevNet Associate 200-901 validates your ability to write code, consume REST APIs, and automate Cisco infrastructure with Python and Ansible.

Start Your Learning Path

Python-FocusedReal scripting from day one

API-First SkillsREST, YANG, NETCONF & RESTCONF

Automation ReadyAnsible, Terraform & IaC

72 Video Classes49:30 hrs of expert instruction

Network automation starts here

The DevNet Associate 200-901 is Cisco's programming and automation certification for network professionals. It validates your ability to write Python, consume Cisco platform APIs, and automate infrastructure using modern DevOps tools.

Python scripting and REST API consumption

Cisco DNA Center, Meraki, ACI, and SD-WAN APIs

Docker, CI/CD pipelines, and OWASP security

Ansible, Terraform, NSO, and Infrastructure as Code

Developer & Automation Skills

Code your way into network engineering

Learn to automate what takes hours manually. Write Python scripts, call Cisco APIs, deploy containers, and manage infrastructure as code — skills employers urgently need.

Python for Networking

Write Python scripts to automate network tasks, consume APIs, and process JSON and XML data.

REST API Mastery

Construct API calls, handle authentication, parse responses, and manage errors programmatically.

Docker & CI/CD

Build containerized applications and automate deployment pipelines with CI/CD tools.

Ansible Automation

Write playbooks that configure network devices, deploy applications, and manage infrastructure at scale.

Cisco Platform APIs

Interact with DNA Center, Meraki, ACI, and SD-WAN APIs to build real network automation solutions.

Secure Development

Apply OWASP principles, manage secrets safely, and build security into application development.

Exam Blueprint

Six domains. One complete automation foundation.

The curriculum tracks the official DEVASC exam blueprint, covering every domain from Python fundamentals to Cisco platform APIs and infrastructure automation.

Explore the curriculum

DOMAIN 0115%

Software Development & Design

Apply software design patterns, data formats, and version control to develop network applications.

DOMAIN 0220%

Understanding and Using APIs

Construct and consume REST APIs using Python and understand API authentication patterns.

DOMAIN 0315%

Cisco Platforms & Development

Interact with Cisco DNA Center, Meraki, ACI, and SD-WAN APIs for network automation.

DOMAIN 0415%

Application Deployment & Security

Deploy applications using containers and CI/CD while applying OWASP security practices.

DOMAIN 0520%

Infrastructure & Automation

Automate network infrastructure using Ansible, Terraform, and Infrastructure as Code principles.

DOMAIN 0615%

Network Fundamentals

Apply networking concepts including IP addressing, protocols, and network services in code.

Domain percentages can change. Always review Cisco's official exam page before scheduling.

What You Will Learn

A clear, exam-aligned curriculum

Expand each domain to see the coding skills, tools, and API knowledge you will develop throughout the course.

Software design patterns: MVC, observer, and singleton
Data formats: JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV encoding
Test-driven development (TDD) and unit testing concepts
Git operations: clone, branch, merge, and pull requests
Agile and DevOps software development practices
Object-oriented programming concepts in Python

REST API principles: HTTP methods, status codes, and payloads
Python requests library for API interaction
API authentication: basic auth, token-based, and OAuth
WebSocket and asynchronous API concepts
API rate limiting, pagination, and error handling
Parse and construct JSON and XML API responses

Cisco DNA Center REST API for device and topology management
Cisco Meraki Dashboard API: networks, clients, and devices
Cisco ACI object model and APIC REST API calls
Cisco SD-WAN vManage API for policy and device management
YANG models and NETCONF/RESTCONF protocol interaction
Cisco DevNet Sandbox environments for API practice

Docker containers: build, run, and manage containerized apps
CI/CD pipeline stages: build, test, deploy, and monitor
OWASP top 10 vulnerabilities and mitigation techniques
Bash and Python scripting for deployment automation
Application logging, monitoring, and observability
Secrets management and secure configuration practices

Ansible playbooks: inventory, modules, and roles
Terraform providers, resources, and state management
Infrastructure as Code (IaC) concepts and benefits
Cisco Network Services Orchestrator (NSO) workflows
Event-driven automation and model-driven telemetry
Compare agent-based vs agentless automation tools

IPv4 and IPv6 addressing, subnetting, and routing concepts
TCP/UDP protocols and common application port numbers
HTTP/HTTPS, DNS, and DHCP operation in network code
SNMP, syslog, and network telemetry data sources
VLANs, trunking, and network segmentation concepts
Software-defined networking and controller architecture

Career Outcomes

Turn automation skills into a tech career

The DevNet Associate is designed for network engineers, developers, and IT professionals who want to automate, program, and build on top of Cisco infrastructure.

Who should learn?Network engineers, developers, and IT pros moving into automation

Network Automation Engineer

Build scripts and workflows that automate repetitive network tasks and reduce human error.

DevOps Engineer

Bridge development and operations using CI/CD, containers, and Infrastructure as Code.

Network Software Developer

Create applications that consume Cisco platform APIs to extend and manage network capabilities.

Cloud Infrastructure Engineer

Automate cloud and on-prem infrastructure provisioning using Terraform and Ansible.

Your Roadmap

From scripting basics to automation expert

Follow a hands-on progression that takes you from Python fundamentals through API integration, CI/CD, and full infrastructure automation.

Python & Data Formats

Write Python scripts, work with JSON/XML/YAML, use Git, and apply software design patterns.

APIs & Cisco Platforms

Consume REST APIs, authenticate requests, and interact with DNA Center, Meraki, ACI, and SD-WAN.

CI/CD & Containers

Build and deploy Docker containers, set up CI/CD pipelines, and apply application security practices.

Infrastructure as Code

Automate with Ansible and Terraform, apply IaC principles, and prepare for the DEVASC exam.

Exam domains and weightings are based on Cisco's official DEVASC 200-901 page.

Ready to automate your network career?

Talk with a course advisor about Python prerequisites, the automation learning path, and how DevNet Associate fits your career roadmap.

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