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Cisco CCNP Automation (formerly DevNet Professional) exam guide

Exam 350-901 AUTOCOR (core) + one concentration: 300-435 ENAUTO or 300-635 DCNAUTO

CCNP Automation (renamed from DevNet Professional on February 3, 2026) proves you can design, build and run network automation systems: infrastructure as code, CI/CD, APIs, model-driven programmability and AI in automation. You earn it with AUTOCOR plus ENAUTO or DCNAUTO.

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Exam fee$700 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: Total for core ($400, 120 min) plus one concentration ($300, 90 min); Cisco Learning Credits accepted.

Who it's for

Network automation and NetDevOps engineers with several years of Python and network experience.

What the exam covers

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

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

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None. Existing DevNet Professional holders were transitioned to CCNP Automation.

Recommended: Three to five years of experience designing and implementing network automation.

Keeping it active

Valid 3 years. Recertify with 80 Cisco Continuing Education (CE) credits, or by passing one professional core exam, or two concentration exams, or 40 CE credits plus one concentration exam, or a CCIE lab or CCDE practical.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Designing automation systems and software architecture
  • Infrastructure as code with Terraform and Ansible
  • CI/CD pipelines and testing for network changes
  • REST, NETCONF, RESTCONF and gNMI
  • Containerized application deployment and security
  • Telemetry-driven operations and AI-assisted automation

Job roles

Network Automation EngineerNetDevOps EngineerSite Reliability Engineer (Network)Platform EngineerAutomation ArchitectDevOps Engineer

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. Weeks 1-3: AUTOCOR software design, Git, testing and CI/CD.
  2. Weeks 4-5: IaC, APIs, model-driven programmability and telemetry.
  3. Week 6: Deployment, security and AI in automation; AUTOCOR practice exams.
  4. Weeks 7-9: ENAUTO (enterprise) or DCNAUTO (data center).
  5. Week 10: Concentration practice and review.

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

  • Concentration options were cut to ENAUTO and DCNAUTO after DEVOPS (300-910) and other automation specialist exams retired on February 2, 2026.
  • Choose ENAUTO or DCNAUTO based on your platform; both also count toward CCNP Enterprise or Data Center.
  • AUTOCOR expects you to write and debug code, not just read it.
  • AUTOCOR is also the CCIE Automation qualifier.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

Is DevNet Professional now CCNP Automation?

Yes, renamed February 3, 2026.

How much does CCNP Automation cost?

US$700: $400 for AUTOCOR plus $300 for ENAUTO or DCNAUTO.

Which concentration options remain?

300-435 ENAUTO and 300-635 DCNAUTO.

Is CCNP Automation worth it?

Yes for engineers moving into NetDevOps or platform roles; automation skills are increasingly expected for senior network positions.

How long is it valid?

3 years.

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.