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DevNet Associate
Cisco DevNet Associate (DEVASC)
Admission open
Modern software development, APIs and network automation for people who know networking basics: preparation for the Cisco DEVASC certification exam.
About this course
The networking industry is moving to a software-oriented approach with APIs and automation, driven by the growing complexity and scale of networks, new connections such as IoT, and the need for more agile networking services. This requires a software-oriented skill set that complements existing networking skills.
The DevNet Associate course teaches best practices in modern software development and DevOps, and shows how to use APIs and automate network operations securely. On completion, learners are prepared to take the Cisco DEVASC certification exam.
Where it fits
Who it is for
- College and university students
- Vocational training centre students
- Coding bootcamp participants who want to understand and manipulate networks using software
Before you start
- Basic coding skills in any object-oriented programming language (loops, if/else, objects)
- Basic understanding of computer networks (CCNA ITN level)
- Basic PC operating system navigation skills
- Basic internet usage skills
- Familiarity with Cisco Packet Tracer
How the course works
- Eight modules, each made of topics.
- Modules emphasise critical thinking, problem solving, collaboration and the practical application of skills.
- Each module has a lab or Packet Tracer activity that shows mastery before a graded quiz or exam.
- Software development, APIs, networking fundamentals, application deployment, infrastructure and automation, and Cisco platforms.
- Videos and quizzes for different learning styles.
- Labs and Packet Tracer for Network Automation (PTNA), included in the course virtual machines.