Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer (CPNAE)
The Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer (CPNAE) by CWNP trains network administrators and engineers to automate network tasks using Python, solving the growing industry challenge of manual, error-prone configurations. With 40% of the exam focused on Python fundamentals and real-world scripting for routers, switches, and access points, this certification validates skills in automation, RESTCONF, NETCONF, SNMP, and libraries like Paramiko, Nornir, and Scapy. Over 15,000 networking professionals have pursued vendor-neutral automation credentials since 2020.
This course prepares learners for the CPNAE-101 exam, featuring 40 questions in 100 minutes with a 70% passing score. Koenig Solutions provides official CWNP e-learning content, 30-day lab access, and expert-led training to ensure mastery. Graduates gain proven expertise in network automation, increasing their readiness for advanced roles in DevOps and network engineering.
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Course Overview
The Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer (CPNAE) by CWNP is a vendor-neutral certification designed for networking professionals seeking to master Python for network automation, management, and engineering tasks. This course prepares candidates for the CPNAE-101 exam and serves roles such as Network Automation Engineer, Network Operations Specialist, and DevOps Network Administrator. With 87% of enterprises adopting network automation tools, demand for Python-skilled network professionals has surged, making CPNAE a strategic credential for IT teams modernizing infrastructure. The curriculum emphasizes practical coding skills applicable across both wired and wireless environments, ensuring graduates can effectively contribute to automation initiatives regardless of vendor platforms.
Students engage with key technologies including Paramiko/Netmiko for SSH-based device control, NAPALM and Nornir for multi-vendor configuration management, RESTCONF and NETCONF for API-driven operations, and Scapy for packet manipulation. Hands-on labs are conducted in a browser-based learning environment within the CWNP LMS, where learners write and test Python scripts that automate real-world tasks such as bulk device configuration, performance monitoring via SNMP, and security policy validation. A capstone project requires students to build a complete automation workflow that collects interface statistics from multiple routers using the Requests library and visualizes trends using Matplotlib, reinforcing integration across data formats like JSON, YAML, and XML.
Earning the CPNAE certification validates expertise recognized across industries implementing network automation, with certified professionals seeing an average salary increase of 18% according to CWNP workforce data. Koenig Solutions delivers official CPNAE courseware with Guaranteed-to-Run scheduling and access to expert instructors through 1-on-1 training sessions, ensuring personalized support. Graduates are equipped to lead automation projects, reduce manual errors, and advance into senior network engineering or SRE roles, positioning themselves at the forefront of next-generation network operations.
What You'll Learn
Skills You'll Gain
Prerequisites
- Solid understanding of networking fundamentals such as routers, switches, and TCP/IP, essential for mastering the Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer (CPNAE) by CWNP.
- Knowledge of network protocols like SNMP, SSH, RESTCONF, and NETCONF is crucial for effective automation and management in the CPNAE course.
- Proficiency with data formats including JSON, XML, YAML, and CSV supports efficient data handling in the Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer (CPNAE) program.
- Basic Python 3.x programming skills—covering variables, loops, conditionals, and file operations—are vital for success in the CPNAE certification.
- Familiarity with network automation libraries such as Paramiko/Netmiko, NAPALM, Nornir, and Requests enhances your ability to automate network tasks in the CPNAE course.
- Competence in using Python for network monitoring, including packet analysis with Scapy and PCAP processing, is a key skill developed through the Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer (CPNAE) training by CWNP.
Certification Exam
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What's Included in Your Training
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Exam Preparation Materials
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Certificate of Completion
Post-Training Support (30 days)
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Career Outcomes
of Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer (CPNAE) certified professionals report career advancement within 6 months
Salary Impact
Average salary increase reported after obtaining the Certified Python Network Administrator and Engineer (CPNAE) certification
*Source: Glassdoor / LinkedIn 2025
Job Roles
- Certified Python Network Automation Engineer
- Certified Python Network Administrator
- Network Engineer specializing in Python Automation
- Infrastructure Automation Specialist
- Network Operations Engineer
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