Content
In this course, you will develop the skills required to:
Use Python programming and Linux for network programmability.
Create secure REST API requests to integrate services.
Implement software development and design best practices.
Understand network connectivity processes and devices.
Deploy and secure applications and data in cloud environments.
Automate testing and deployment using infrastructure as code.
Work with Cisco platforms for collaboration, infrastructure management, and automation.
Learning objectives
Benefits and Prepare for Careers
This course prepares you for roles in network automation, software development, cloud operations, and application integration. By focusing on
Python programming, APIs, and network security, this course equips you to:
Build automated solutions that replace repetitive manual tasks.
Develop REST API integrations to enable seamless application communication.
Deploy secure applications and infrastructure in cloud environments.
Design, test, and debug code using best practices.
Explore Cisco platforms for collaboration, infrastructure management, and security.
Whether you’re starting your journey in IT or looking to deepen your skill set, this course provides the tools and knowledge to succeed in a world increasingly defined by automation and innovation.
Graduates of the DevNet Associate course will be proficient in:
- Basic Python programming and Linux skills for automating IT workflows.
- Creating and testing REST API requests to securely integrate services.
- Understanding networking fundamentals and implementing programmability techniques.
- Applying software development best practices, including version control and testing.
- Designing and deploying applications securely in cloud and on-premise environments.
- Leveraging Cisco platforms for infrastructure management, collaboration, and network automation.
Graduates will be well-prepared for roles in network automation, application development, and infrastructure operations, ready to meet the demands of a technology-driven world.
Prerequisites
No prior knowledge of programming or networking is required to take this course, making it ideal for beginners. However, basic familiarity with computer systems will be helpful.
Teaching methods
Course is 100% online, self-study course which can be done in own pace.
The DevNet Associate course is completed through the Cisco Networking Academy's web portal using a web browser. Students can log in to the DevNet Associate workspace using their NetAcad account or by creating a new account.
Alongside the Cisco Networking Academy course, practical exercises are performed on the student's own workstation, while the review tests (quizzes) and the final exam are conducted on Metropolia's Moodle platform.
Each Moodle module includes a review quiz. The passing threshold for each quiz is 60%, and students are allowed up to three attempts.
The Moodle modules follow the structure of the DevNet Associate course and provide guidance for progression.
Evaluation criteria
Pass after students study each module on the Cisco Networking Academy portal and then complete the corresponding review test on Metropolia's Moodle platform. After all modules have been completed, the final test is conducted on Metropolia's Moodle.
