Cisco DevNet Associate

The Cisco DevNet Associate (200-901 DEVASC) is Cisco's entry-level certification for software developers and network engineers who work at the intersection of networking and software development. It validates skills in software development, APIs, Cisco platforms and development, application deployment, security, and infrastructure automation. DevNet Associate is ideal for professionals transitioning into NetDevOps, network automation, or software-defined networking roles.

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What is the Cisco DevNet Associate (200-901)?

Who Should Take This Course?

Network engineers learning software development and automation
Software developers entering the networking and infrastructure space
DevOps engineers working with network infrastructure
IT professionals pursuing network automation roles
Students and graduates targeting NetDevOps careers
Anyone building integrations with Cisco platforms (Webex, Meraki, IOS XE, ACI)

What You Will Learn in the 200-901 Course

A comprehensive curriculum covering all exam objectives with hands-on labs and real-world practice.

Software Development and Design

Apply software development principles to network automation.

Python fundamentals: data structures, functions, modules, OOP
Version control with Git: branches, commits, pull requests
Design patterns: MVC, event-driven, RESTful architecture
Unit testing, debugging, and code documentation

Understanding and Using APIs

Work with REST, RESTCONF, NETCONF, and gRPC APIs.

REST API concepts: HTTP methods, status codes, JSON/XML
RESTCONF and NETCONF for network device management
API authentication: API keys, OAuth 2.0, token-based auth
Postman and Python requests for API testing

Cisco Platforms and Development

Build integrations with key Cisco development platforms.

Cisco IOS XE programmability: RESTCONF, NETCONF, gRPC
Cisco Meraki Dashboard API: device management and telemetry
Cisco Webex APIs: messaging, meetings, and bot development
Cisco DNA Centre (DNAC) REST API for network automation

Application Deployment and Security

Deploy and secure applications in cloud and container environments.

Containers: Docker build, run, push, and compose
Kubernetes basics: pods, deployments, services, ConfigMaps
CI/CD pipelines: Jenkins, GitHub Actions, GitLab CI
Application security: OWASP Top 10, secrets management

Infrastructure and Automation

Automate infrastructure provisioning and configuration.

Ansible for network automation: playbooks, modules, inventory
Terraform for infrastructure as code (IaC) basics
Python network automation: Netmiko, NAPALM, nornir
Model-driven programmability: YANG data models and pyang

Course Prerequisites

Pre-requisites training is free when you purchase the course from ProSupport

Basic networking knowledge (CCNA-level recommended)
Basic Python or programming experience helpful
Familiarity with REST API concepts recommended

Exam Information

Everything you need to know about the 200-901 certification exam.

Exam Component	Details
Exam Name	Developing Applications and Automating Workflows using Cisco Core Platforms
Exam Code	200-901 DEVASC
Exam Type	Multiple Choice, Drag-and-Drop, Fill-in-the-blank
Total Questions	85–100
Passing Score	Passing score varies (typically 825 out of 1000)
Exam Duration	120 minutes
Language	English
Exam Provider	Pearson VUE (in-person or online proctored)
Exam Focus	Software development, APIs, Cisco platforms, application deployment, security, and automation
Exam Registration	Cisco Certification Tracker or Pearson VUE
Retake Policy	5-day waiting period between attempts; 3-attempt limit within 12 months
Certification Validity	3 years