Cisco Certified Automation Professional (CCNP AUTOMATION) (Certification)

Showcase your ability to develop and maintain applications built on Cisco platforms. Build a unique blend of software and infrastructure skills, perfect for NetDevOps roles, with the Cisco Automation Professional certification.

With the Automation Professional certification, you'll gain an advanced blend of skills—from app development on Cisco platforms to software and infrastructure know-how—that are ideal for NetDevOps roles.

• Software design - Show your ability to gauge whether apps are resilient, scalable, and maintainable, and use logs to diagnose issues.
• Using APIs - Demonstrate that you can optimize API usage and employ REST APIs for functions like error handling and pagination.
• Deployment automation - Be able to build automation workflows and use technical specs to develop configuration management solutions.
• Data security - Demonstrate your expertise in privacy, Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificates, Open Worldwide Application Security Project (OSWAP) threats, and end-to-end encryption principles.

At the professional level, Cisco certifications focus on both core subjects, and specialist skills designed to help you differentiate yourself in the market. To earn your certification, you’ll take a core exam and a concentration exam of your choice. You’ll also earn a Specialist certification for every exam you pass, so you can show off your unique skills to employers.

New Cisco Automation Certification - The new Cisco Automation certification track, effective February 3, 2026, will include the following certifications:

• CCNA Automation: Formerly known as DevNet Associate.
• CCNP Automation: Formerly known as DevNet Professional.
• CCIE Automation: Formerly known as DevNet Expert.

This rebranding aligns with the evolving job market and reflects the core skills required for network automation engineers. The new certifications will validate practical automation skills, including scripting, configuration management, and full-scale enterprise automation and orchestration. Cisco's goal is to create a generation of network engineers who can automate, optimize, and manage complex networks using modern tools and code-based solutions.