Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions Training in South Africa

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led / Classroom Based / Onsite
  • Participation Model: Public Training / Private / In-House Training
  • Duration: 3 Days
  • Level: Fundamentals
  • Price: From ZAR 65,200 +TAX
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The Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions (CSAU) training gives you a broad overview of network automation skills. Through a combination of lecture and hands-on labs, you will learn the fundamentals of automation such as working on model-driven programmability solutions with representational state transfer configuration protocol (RESTCONF) and network configuration protocol (NETCONF) protocols. The training also covers data formats and types, including Extensible Markup Language (XML), JavaScript Object Notation (JSON), Yaml Ain’t Markup Language (YAML), and Yet Another Next Generation (YANG), and their value in network automation, along with DevOps tools such as Ansible and Git.

How You'll Benefit

This training will help you:

  • Gain an overview of the skills you need to become a next-generation engineer
  • Prepare to accelerate network automation in your organization
  • Increase collaboration across internal and external teams using version control systems
  • Earn 16 CE credits toward recertification


Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this training. However, the knowledge and skills you are recommended to have before attending this training are:

  • Routing and switching including open shortest path first (OSPF), border gateway protocol (BGP), and basic configuration features such as interfaces, simple network management protocol (SNMP), and static routes
  • Fundamentals of Python data structures and programming constructs, such as loops, conditionals, and classes, or the equivalent of 3–6 months of experience writing Python scripts
  • Basic Linux commands for navigating the file system and executing scripts
  • Knowledge of working with text editors

The following recommended Cisco offering may help you meet these prerequisites:

  • Implementing and Administering Cisco Solutions (CCNA)

What You Will Learn

After taking this course, you should be able to:

  • Articulate the role network automation and programmability play in the context of end-to-end network management and operations
  • Define and differentiate between waterfall and agile software development methodologies
  • Interpret and troubleshoot Python scripts with fundamental programming constructs built for network automation use cases
  • Describe how DevOps principles, tools, and pipelines can be applied to network operations
  • Understand the role of network automation development environments and associated technologies such as Python virtual environments, Vagrant, and Docker
  • Understand and construct HTTP-based application programming interface (API) calls to network devices
  • Articulate the differences among and common use cases for XML, JSON, YAML, and protocol buffer (protobuf)
  • Construct and interpret Python scripts using the Python requests module to automate devices that have HTTP-based APIs
  • Understand the role YANG plays in network automation
  • Understand that several tools exist to simplify working with YANG models
  • Describe the functionality of RESTCONF and NETCONF and the differences between them
  • Construct Ansible playbooks to configure network devices and retrieve operational state data from them
  • Build Jinja2 templates and YAML data structures to generate desired state configurations

Training Outline

  • Examining Network Management and Operations
  • Exploring Software Development Methodologies
  • Using Python for Network Automation
  • Describing NetDevOps: DevOps for Networking
  • Managing Automation Development Environments
  • Introducing HTTP Network APIs
  • Reviewing Data Formats and Data Encoding
  • Using Python Requests to Automate HTTP-Based APIs
  • Exploring YANG
  • Using YANG Tools
  • Automating Model-Driven APIs with Python
  • Introducing Ansible for Network Automation
  • Templating Configurations with Jinja2

Why Choose Us

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Experience Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions in South Africa through Bilginç IT Academy's live and interactive virtual classroom environment. Join a Public course as an individual delegate or arrange a dedicated Private / In-house online training program exclusively for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Online Instructor-Led
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Live and Interactive Training: Connect with your instructor in real time and actively participate through discussions, Q&A sessions, practical exercises, and group activities.
  • Flexible Participation: Join the training from your home, office, or any location with a suitable internet connection.
  • Expert Trainer Network: Learn from experienced trainers with strong industry backgrounds and practical field expertise.
  • Over 30 Years of Training Expertise: Benefit from Bilginç IT Academy's professional training experience since 1995.
  • Worldwide Access: Join our live virtual classrooms from South Africa or anywhere else in the world, or arrange a dedicated online training program for your organization.

Experience Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions through face-to-face Classroom Based training in South Africa. Training can be delivered as a Public course open to individual delegates or as a dedicated Private / In-house class for your organization.

  • Delivery Method: Classroom Based
  • Participation Model: Public / Private (In-house)
  • Face-to-Face Learning: Interact directly with your instructor and fellow delegates in an engaging classroom environment.
  • Experienced Trainers: Learn from specialists with extensive industry experience and practical real-world knowledge.
  • Professional Training Environment: Attend training in comfortable, well-equipped classrooms designed to support effective learning.
  • Practical Learning: Depending on the course, reinforce your knowledge through hands-on exercises, scenarios, case studies, and instructor-led activities.

Arrange Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions in South Africa as a dedicated Onsite training program for your organization. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can deliver the training at your office or another location of your choice, with the program planned around your team's requirements and business objectives.

  • Delivery Method: Onsite
  • Participation Model: Private (In-house)
  • Training at Your Preferred Location: Organize the training at your company's office or another location selected by your organization.
  • Tailored Course Content: Adapt the training program to your projects, team structure, existing skill levels, and specific business requirements.
  • Team-Focused Learning: Develop your team around a shared knowledge base while strengthening internal collaboration and knowledge transfer.
  • Flexible Scheduling: Plan the training dates, location, and program according to your organization's operational requirements.
  • Worldwide Onsite Delivery: Arrange the training in South Africa or at another preferred location worldwide. Bilginç IT Academy trainers can travel to your selected location to deliver the dedicated training program.


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Introducing Automation for Cisco Solutions Training Course in South Africa Schedule

Join our public courses in our South Africa facilities. Private class trainings will be organized at the location of your preference, according to your schedule.

For corporate groups, we can organize this training as an on-site private group.
20 October 2026 (3 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 65,200 +TAX
31 October 2026 (3 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 65,200 +TAX
12 November 2026 (3 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 65,200 +TAX
13 November 2026 (3 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 65,200 +TAX
20 November 2026 (3 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 65,200 +TAX
23 November 2026 (3 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 65,200 +TAX
25 November 2026 (3 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 65,200 +TAX
12 January 2027 (3 Days)
Cape Town, Johannesburg, Pretoria
ZAR 65,200 +TAX

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