Network Automation with Python and Ansible (Cisco)
Network Automation with Python and Ansible by Cisco equips network engineers and automation specialists with skills to overcome manual configuration inefficiencies and reduce human error in enterprise networks. With 84% of enterprises adopting network automation to improve agility, this course teaches Python scripting, Ansible playbooks, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and AI-driven tools for Cisco IOS XE, Catalyst Center, and SD-WAN platforms, enabling professionals to automate VLANs, compliance checks, and software deployments.
This course prepares learners for the Cisco 300-435 ENAUTO exam, earning the Cisco Certified Automation Specialist – Enterprise Automation and Programmability credential. Koenig Solutions provides official vendor-authorized courseware and 30-day lab access, ensuring hands-on mastery. Graduates gain expertise in intent-based networking and secure, scalable automation, advancing toward CCNP Enterprise and DevNet Professional certifications.
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Course Overview
The Network Automation with Python and Ansible course by Cisco is designed to equip network professionals with advanced automation skills using two of the industry's most powerful tools. Targeted at network engineers, automation specialists, and DevOps engineers, this course prepares learners for the 300-435 ENAUTO exam, a key component of the Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Enterprise Automation and Programmability certification. With 67% of enterprise networking tasks still performed manually according to Gartner, organizations are aggressively seeking professionals who can automate infrastructure, making this skillset critical for modern network operations. This training is ideal for individuals aiming to transition from traditional networking roles into high-demand automation and programmability positions.
Students gain hands-on experience with core technologies including Python, Ansible, Netmiko, Ansible Galaxy, Jinja2 templating, and YANG Suite. The lab environment, built on Cisco Modeling Labs (CML), provides access to a realistic network topology with Nexus 9000v switches, allowing learners to build and validate automation workflows in a safe, replicated production setting. Through structured labs, students configure SSH connectivity, execute show commands, and push configuration changes using Ansible playbooks. A key project involves integrating Jinja2 templates with Ansible to automate device synchronization, simulating real-world deployment scenarios for enterprise networks. This practical approach ensures graduates can immediately apply automation techniques in complex, multi-vendor environments.
Earning the Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist - Enterprise Automation and Programmability credential validates expertise that is highly sought after in today’s job market, with network automation engineers commanding salaries between $109,000 and $160,000 annually. Koenig Solutions enhances this path with Guaranteed-to-Run classes and official Cisco courseware, ensuring consistent access to training and up-to-date content. By mastering Network Automation with Python and Ansible, professionals position themselves for critical roles in NetDevOps, cloud networking, and infrastructure automation, driving efficiency and innovation in enterprise IT environments.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Routing and switching concepts such as OSPF, BGP, SNMP, and static routing are essential foundations for mastering Network Automation with Python and Ansible by Cisco. Understanding these protocols helps automate network configurations efficiently.
- Fundamentals of Python programming, including data structures, loops, conditionals, and classes, are crucial skills for leveraging Cisco's Network Automation with Python and Ansible. These skills enable learners to write scripts that streamline network management tasks.
- Basic Linux command-line skills for navigating file systems and executing scripts are vital for effective use of Cisco's Network Automation with Python and Ansible. Proficiency in Linux enhances automation workflows and troubleshooting.
- Experience using text editors for script development and configuration is important for customizing automation scripts in Cisco's Network Automation with Python and Ansible, leading to faster deployment and fewer errors.
- Familiarity with network automation concepts and NetDevOps principles is key to implementing Cisco's Network Automation with Python and Ansible successfully. These principles improve network agility and reduce manual effort.
- CCNA-level knowledge of implementing and administering Cisco solutions provides a strong foundation for learning Network Automation with Python and Ansible, enabling seamless integration and management of Cisco devices.
Certification Exam
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Course Curriculum
Structured learning with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios
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Day 1– Network Automation Foundations
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Day 2– Model-Driven Automation
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Day 3– Device Automation with Ansible
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Day 4– Controller-Based Automation
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Day 5– Advanced Automation & Security
What's Included in Your Training
Every enrollment comes packed with resources to maximise your learning and exam success
Exam Preparation Materials
Practice Test Questions (200+)
Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
Session Recording Access
Free Rescheduling (7+ days notice)
Career Outcomes
of Network Automation with Python and Ansible (Cisco) certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Network Automation with Python and Ansible (Cisco) certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Network Automation Engineer
- DevOps Network Engineer
- Python Network Developer
- Ansible Automation Specialist
- Infrastructure Automation Engineer
- Network Programmability Engineer
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