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Cisco AUTOCOR: Network Automation Systems exam guide

Exam 350-901 AUTOCOR

AUTOCOR (350-901) is the core exam for CCNP Automation and the qualifying exam for CCIE Automation. It tests designing, deploying and managing network automation systems, including infrastructure as code, operations and AI in automation.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$400 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryProctored at a test center or online, scheduled through Cisco's certification portal

Format: Multiple choice (single and multiple answer), drag-and-drop, and simulation/testlet-style items; pass/fail. Fee note: Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Experienced network automation engineers and developers building tooling for Cisco platforms.

What the exam covers

Software Development and Design—
Infrastructure as Code—
APIs and Model-Driven Programmability—
Application Deployment and Security—
Operations and AI in Automation—

A dash means the vendor does not publish a weight for that domain.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: Three to five years designing and implementing automation for networks.

Keeping it active

Passing earns the Cisco Certified Automation Specialist - Core (valid 3 years). AUTOCOR also recertifies CCNP/CCIE and qualifies for CCIE Automation.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Software architecture, design patterns and testing
  • Terraform, Ansible and GitOps workflows
  • REST, NETCONF/RESTCONF, gNMI and YANG
  • Container deployment and secure application practices
  • CI/CD pipeline design
  • Telemetry and AI-assisted operations

Job roles

Network Automation EngineerNetDevOps EngineerSoftware Engineer (Networking)Platform EngineerAutomation Architect

Where it fits in your path

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Build my study plan

  1. Weeks 1-2: Software design, testing and Git workflows.
  2. Weeks 3-4: Infrastructure as code with Terraform and Ansible against DevNet sandboxes.
  3. Week 5: Model-driven programmability and telemetry.
  4. Week 6: Deployment, security, operations and AI; practice exams.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Expect to debug Python and pipeline definitions.
  • Know OAuth and token-based API authentication flows.
  • Understand idempotency and state management in IaC tools.
  • Review AI-in-automation topics added in the 2026 refresh.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much is AUTOCOR?

US$400.

Does AUTOCOR qualify for CCIE Automation?

Yes.

Does AUTOCOR alone give CCNP Automation?

No; add ENAUTO or DCNAUTO.

What is the passing score?

Cisco does not publish passing scores or question counts; the score needed varies by exam form and is reported as pass/fail with a section breakdown.

How long to study?

8 to 12 weeks with daily coding practice.

Official page: www.cisco.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.