CBTNuggets - Cisco CCNP Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUTO 300-435) v2.0

This CCNP Automation core training prepares network engineers for the 350-901 AUTOCOR exam, so you can automate, scale, and secure modern networks using infrastructure-as-code. This network automation training focuses on the real work of NetDevOps: managing configurations, pipelines, and operational workflows with tools that network teams actually use. With virtual labs, you'll learn how network automation tools fit together, the role of APIs in network automation, and how to design systems that are testable, repeatable, and secure. You'll get familiar with API-driven Cisco enterprise platforms and controller-based networking solutions. You'll also build a foundation in AI for network engineers, understanding how LLMs can assist with scripting, troubleshooting, and automated network operations.
What you'll learn
Build network automation solutions using Ansible, Terraform, Python, and REST APIs
Manage network infrastructure as code with Git-based version control and CI/CD pipelines
Design automation workflows that integrate sources of truth and YANG-based data models
Operate and validate automated networks using telemetry, logging, and pyATS
Secure network automation systems with authentication, secrets management, and TLS
Use AI-assisted tools and agents to support scripting, troubleshooting, and automation tasks
How is AUTOCOR (350-901) v2.0 different from DEVCOR (350-901)?
AUTOCOR v2.0 replaced DEVCOR (350-901), mirroring Cisco's larger shift away from the DevNet certification and towards the new CCNP Automation. While DEVCOR leaned heavily toward application development principles, the AUTOCOR blueprint is highly relevant to network engineers. The new exam drops topics like app frameworks and load balancer design, and focuses instead on infrastructure as code, APIs, and automating network tasks. It reflects what NetDevOps engineers actually do: manage configs, pipelines, validation, and operations using code, without needing to become full-stack developers.
How much does the CCNP Automation certification cost?
The CCNP Automation certification costs at least $700, and you'll need to pass two exams. The core exam (350-901 AUTOCOR v2.0) costs $400, and the concentration exams cost $300 (you'll need at least one). That's not a small investment, so many engineers use a structured course like this one to reduce retakes and build skills they'll actually use on the job.
Is the AUTOCOR 350-901 exam (CCNP Automation core) difficult?
Yes, but not unfairly so. AUTOCOR 350-901 doesn't expect you to be a software engineer, but it does expect you to think beyond the CLI. The CCNP Automation exam tests how well you understand automation workflows, APIs, version control, validation, and operations. Engineers who already manage networks and want to automate them usually find the exam challenging but fair, as long as they're familiar with contemporary Cisco networking and automation technologies.
What network automation tools does 350-901 AUTOCOR v2.0 focus on?
AUTOCOR focuses on network automation tools teams actually use to automate infrastructure. Ansible and Terraform for configuration management, Python for custom scripting, and RESTCONF with YANG models for programmatic device access. You'll work with Git for version control and GitLab CI/CD for deployment pipelines. It also covers Cisco Modeling Labs for network simulation, pyATS for testing and validation, and Docker for containerization. Plus, the new AI domain introduces LLMs and MCP servers for building intelligent automation agents.
Are AUTOCOR 350-901 and the CCNP Automation worth it?
If you're a network engineer who knows the CLI isn't enough anymore, yes. AUTOCOR proves that you can automate networks, secure the workflow, and operate at scale. It's especially valuable if you want to move into NetDevOps or automation-focused roles without becoming a developer. The certification signals you can modernize networks, not just manage them.
Who is this training for?
This course is for network engineers and architects who want to automate infrastructure without becoming software developers. If you're tired of manual CLI work and want to manage networks with code, this is for you. It's especially useful for engineers designing scalable, self-healing systems and moving into NetDevOps, or preparing for CCNP Automation.
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