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CCIE Automation is an expert-level certification published by Cisco that validates advanced skills in designing, developing, and operating network automation solutions across the full lifecycle. It addresses the growing need for programmable, scalable, and secure network infrastructures in modern enterprise environments and sits at the highest tier of Cisco’s automation and DevNet certification track. The certification focuses on core technical domains including Software Design, Development, and Deployment using CI/CD pipelines and Git workflows, Infrastructure as Code with Ansible, Terraform, and Python-based REST APIs, Network Programmability and Automation using YANG models, NETCONF/RESTCONF, and Python SDKs for platforms like Cisco IOS XE, Cisco ACI, and Cisco Catalyst Center, and Containers using Docker and Kubernetes. It also integrates Security practices such as OWASP guidelines, secret management, and secure API design. This certification is for network automation engineers, DevOps practitioners, and software developers who design and manage programmable networks, enabling them to build scalable, secure, and efficient automation frameworks using industry-standard tools and Cisco platforms.
Python Scripting
Write and troubleshoot Python scripts for network automation using SDKs and libraries
Git and CI/CD
Use Git in CI/CD workflows and troubleshoot pipeline failures
Infrastructure as Code
Create and manage Ansible roles and Terraform configurations for network infrastructure
API Consumption
Consume REST and GraphQL APIs with proper authentication and error handling
Network Automation Tools
Use pyATS, NETCONF, RESTCONF and YANG models for device configuration and validation
Containerization
Build Docker images and deploy multi-container applications using Docker Compose
The building blocks every CCIE Automation solution is made of
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200-901Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
350-901Cisco Certified DevNet Professional (DEVCOR)
300-435Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist (ENAUI)
300-910Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist (DEVOPS)
300-915Cisco Certified DevNet Specialist (DEVIOT)
CCIE-DEVCisco Certified Design Expert / CCIE
Official credential badges — shareable on LinkedIn
Four formats. One quality standard. Every option comes with the same expert instructors, official courseware, and money-back guarantee.
Every factor that determines whether you actually pass your CCIE Automation exam — rated across every training format available.
| Criteria | Koenig | ALP Provider | Legacy Provider | Self-Paced Platform | Free Platform |
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| MCT-Certified Trainers | Partial | ||||
| Live instructor-led training | Partial | Partial | |||
| 1-on-1 private coaching | Partial | ||||
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| Official Cisco Courseware | Partial | ||||
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| Flexible start dates | Partial | ||||
| On-site training options | Partial | ||||
| Global delivery reach | Partial | ||||
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| Fundamentals entry price | ~$745 · best value | ~$1,500+ | N/A | $15-30/mo | Free |
| Verified student reviews | 18,400+ · 4.9★ | Limited | Limited | 100,000+ · 4.5★ | 10,000+ · 4.7★ |
Data sourced from public pricing pages and review platforms. Accurate as of March 2026. Partial = available in select regions only.
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