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DevNet Associate

DevNet Associate

Course Overview

The DevNet Associate course introduces the methodologies and tools of modern software development, applied to the IT and Network operations. It covers a 360 view of the domain including microservices, testing, containers and DevOps, as well as securely automating infrastructures with Application Programming Interfaces (APIs). Students completing this course, gain practical, relevant, hands-on lab experience, including programming in Python, using GIT and common data formats (JSON, XML and YAML), deploying applications as containers, using Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) pipelines and automating infrastructure using code. The course prepares students for entry-level software development and infrastructure automation jobs and prepares them for the DevNet Associate certification exam.

By the end of the course, students will be able to:

  • Use basic Python programming and Linux skills.
  • Implement a development environment using DevNet resources.
  • Use software development and design best practices.
  • Create a secure REST API.
  • Explain the processes and devices that support network connectivity.
  • Use current technologies to deploy and secure applications and data in a cloud environment.
  • Compare software testing and deployment methods in automation and simulation environments.
  • Compare Cisco platforms used for collaboration, infrastructure management, and automation.

This 70-hour, instructor-led course includes:

  • 8 Modules with 6 Videos, 23 Hands-on Labs and 5 Cisco Packet Tracer Activities,
  • 8 Quizzes, 8 Module Exam, Practice Final Exam, Final Exam, Skills Based Assessment,
  • Practice Exam for DEVASC Certification.

Requirements

The curriculum is appropriate for students at many education levels and types of institutions, including secondary vocational students, 2-year and 4-year college students and participants of coding bootcamps.

Certification and Careers

The DevNet Associate course helps students develop workforce readiness skills for entry-level, software development and infrastructure automation jobs. The course also prepares students for the DevNet Associate certification exam.

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