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Cisco CCIE Automation (formerly DevNet Expert) exam guide

Exam 350-901 AUTOCOR + CCIE Automation lab v1.1

CCIE Automation (formerly Cisco Certified DevNet Expert) is Cisco's expert certification for network automation and programmability, proving you can design, deploy and manage automation systems with Python, model-driven APIs and CI/CD. It requires the 350-901 AUTOCOR core exam and an 8-hour practical exam.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit120 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$400 USD
Valid for3 years
DeliveryCore: Pearson VUE test center or online proctored. Lab: Cisco lab locations

Format: Core: multiple choice, drag-and-drop, simulations. Lab: 8-hour hands-on practical (design, deploy, operate, optimize). Fee note: Core exam $400 (120 min); lab/practical exam $1,600 (8 hours). Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Senior engineers who build and run network automation platforms and pipelines.

What the exam covers

The vendor does not publish a domain breakdown for this exam. Check the official exam page for the current objectives.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None formally. You must pass the core exam and then the lab/practical exam within 3 years of the core exam.

Recommended: Cisco recommends 5-7 years of experience designing, deploying, operating and optimizing the technologies in the track.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Recertify by earning 120 Cisco Continuing Education credits, passing any CCIE lab/practical exam, passing a technology core exam plus CE credits, or other combinations defined by the Cisco recertification policy.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Python for network automation
  • Model-driven programmability (YANG, NETCONF, RESTCONF, gNMI)
  • CI/CD pipelines for network changes
  • Ansible and Terraform for networks
  • Controller APIs (Catalyst Center, Meraki, NSO)
  • Containers and application deployment

Job roles

Network Automation ArchitectSenior Network Automation EngineerNetDevOps EngineerPlatform EngineerInfrastructure Developer

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Month 1-2: Pass 350-901 AUTOCOR.
  2. Month 3-5: Python, YANG and NETCONF/RESTCONF against IOS XE/XR and NX-OS.
  3. Month 6-7: NSO, Ansible, Terraform and CI/CD with Git.
  4. Month 8-9: Containers, testing (pyATS) and observability.
  5. Month 10-12: Full mock practical 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

  • Write small, testable functions; partial credit depends on working outcomes.
  • Know how to read YANG models quickly.
  • Practice debugging failing pipelines and API calls under time pressure.
  • Keep a snippet library you can rebuild from memory.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

Is CCIE Automation the same as DevNet Expert?

Yes. Cisco renamed DevNet Expert to CCIE Automation as part of its DevNet-to-Automation rebrand.

How much does it cost?

$400 for 350-901 AUTOCOR plus $1,600 for the practical exam.

How long is it valid?

3 years.

Do I need to be a developer?

You need strong Python and API skills plus solid networking knowledge.

What is the lab version?

CCIE Automation practical exam v1.1.

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.