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Cisco ENAUTO: Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions exam guide

Exam 300-435 ENAUTO

ENAUTO (300-435) validates automating enterprise networks with Python, APIs, controllers and automation tools. It is unusual in counting as a concentration for both CCNP Enterprise and CCNP Automation.

QuestionsSee official page
Time limit90 minutes
Passing scoreSee official page
Exam fee$300 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

Network engineers automating Catalyst, Catalyst Center, SD-WAN and Meraki environments.

What the exam covers

Programming Concepts—
Python Programming—
APIs—
Controllers (Catalyst Center, SD-WAN Manager, Meraki)—
Automation Tools—

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

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: None.

Recommended: Three to five years of experience with enterprise networking plus Python and API use.

Keeping it active

Passing earns a Cisco Certified Specialist credential valid 3 years (renew with 40 CE credits or by passing a qualifying exam). The exam itself also counts toward recertifying CCNP/CCIE.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Python scripting for network tasks
  • Model-driven programmability with NETCONF, RESTCONF and YANG
  • Ansible and Terraform for network configuration
  • Catalyst Center (DNA Center) intent APIs
  • SD-WAN Manager and Meraki Dashboard APIs
  • Telemetry and Git-based workflows

Job roles

Network Automation EngineerNetDevOps EngineerNetwork EngineerInfrastructure Automation EngineerDevOps 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. Week 1: Python refresher, requests library, JSON/YAML parsing.
  2. Week 2: NETCONF/RESTCONF and YANG models on IOS XE sandboxes.
  3. Week 3: Catalyst Center and SD-WAN Manager APIs via DevNet sandboxes.
  4. Week 4: Meraki Dashboard API, Ansible and Terraform playbooks.
  5. Week 5: Model-driven telemetry, review and 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 code snippets with a blank to fill or a bug to find; read them line by line.
  • Know YANG model structure and how it maps to RESTCONF URIs.
  • Know which API each platform uses and its authentication method.
  • Practice Ansible module names for IOS (ios_config, ios_command) and their arguments.
  • Pass ENAUTO with ENCOR or AUTOCOR to earn two possible CCNPs.

Key terms for this exam

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Commonly confused on this exam

Frequently asked questions

How much does the ENAUTO exam cost?

US$300 per attempt, or Cisco Learning Credits.

Does ENAUTO alone give me CCNP Enterprise?

No. CCNP Enterprise requires the core exam plus one concentration exam. Passing ENAUTO by itself earns a Cisco Certified Specialist credential.

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 hard is ENAUTO?

It is a 90-minute professional-level exam that assumes CCNA-level knowledge plus hands-on experience with Python and Cisco enterprise APIs. Candidates without real lab time usually struggle.

ENAUTO or another concentration?

ENAUTO also counts toward CCNP Automation, making it a good choice for engineers who want flexibility between the two tracks.

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.