Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms Training

There are no formal prerequisites for Cisco Certified DevNet Associate certification, but you should make sure to have a good understanding of the exam topics before taking the exam.

And before taking this course, you should have:

• Basic computer literacy
• Basic PC operating system navigation skills
• Basic Internet usage skills
• Hands-on experience with a programming language (specifically Python)

Here are Cisco learning resources that can help you prepare:

• Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE)
• Explore the DevNet Certification area for specific topics and labs related to this course and certification: https://developer.cisco.com/certification/

• Describe the importance of APIs and use of version control tools in modern software development
• Describe common processes and practices used in software development
• Describe options for organizing and constructing modular software
• Describe HTTP concepts and how they apply to network-based APIs
• Apply Representational State Transfer (REST) concepts to integration with HTTP-based APIs
• Describe Cisco platforms and their capabilities
• Describe programmability features of different Cisco platforms
• Describe basic networking concepts and interpret simple network topology
• Describe interaction of applications with the network and tools used for troubleshooting issues
• Apply concepts of model-driven programmability to automate common tasks with Python scripts
• Identify common application deployment models and components in the development pipeline
• Describe common security concerns and types of tests, and utilize containerization for local development
• Utilize tools to automate infrastructure through scripting and model-driven programmability

This class includes lecture sections and self-study sections. In instructor-led classes, lectures are delivered in real-time, either in person or via video conferencing. In e-learning courses, the lectures are on recorded videos. In both versions, you will need to review self-study sections on your own before taking the certification exam.

Section title — Learning mode

• Practicing Modern Software Development — Lecture
• Describing Software Development Process — Self-study
• Designing Software — Self-study
• Introducing Network-Based APIs — Lecture
• Consuming REST-Based APIs — Lecture
• Employing Programmability on Cisco Platforms — Lecture
• Introducing Cisco Platforms — Self-study
• Describing IP Networks (ELT only) — Self-study
• Relating Network and Applications — Lecture
• Employing Model-Driven Programmability with YANG — Lecture
• Deploying Applications — Lecture
• Testing and Securing Applications — Lecture
• Automating Infrastructure — Lecture