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Cisco Certified DevNet Associate
Cisco / 200-901Build the skills for your next mission.
Course Description:
Course objectives
Build practical skills across the key domains covered in Cisco Certified DevNet Associate (200-901).
Software Development and DesignDescribe common software development methods (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, DevOps)
- Describe common software development methods (e.g., Agile, Waterfall, DevOps)
- Explain the use of version control systems (e.g., Git, GitHub)
- Describe the principles of good software design (e.g., modularity, reusability, testability)
- Identify common data structures and their appropriate use cases (e.g., lists, dictionaries, trees)
- Explain the concept of APIs and their role in network programmability
- Describe object-oriented programming (OOP) concepts (e.g., classes, objects, inheritance, polymorphism)
Understanding and Using APIsDescribe the characteristics of REST APIs (e.g., stateless, client-server, uniform interface)
- Describe the characteristics of REST APIs (e.g., stateless, client-server, uniform interface)
- Identify common HTTP methods and their use in RESTful interactions
- Describe the structure and purpose of JSON and XML for data representation
- Interpret API documentation to understand available resources and operations
- Construct API requests using tools like Postman or curl
- Describe the purpose and use of authentication and authorization mechanisms for APIs (e.g., API keys, OAuth)
- Explain the concepts of NETCONF and YANG for network device configuration
Cisco Platforms and DevelopmentIdentify the capabilities of Cisco DNA Center APIs
- Identify the capabilities of Cisco DNA Center APIs
- Describe the use of Cisco Meraki APIs for network management
- Explain the programmability features of Cisco SD-WAN (Viptela) APIs
- Describe the programmability features of Cisco ACI APIs
- Identify the capabilities of Cisco Webex APIs for collaboration solutions
- Utilize Cisco DevNet sandboxes for API exploration and development
Network FundamentalsDescribe the purpose and function of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
- Describe the purpose and function of network protocols (e.g., TCP/IP, HTTP, DNS)
- Explain the OSI and TCP/IP models and their layers
- Describe basic routing and switching concepts (e.g., IP addressing, subnetting, VLANs)
- Explain the function of common network services (e.g., DHCP, NAT, NTP)
- Describe the concept of network virtualization and its benefits
SecurityDescribe common API security vulnerabilities (e.g., injection, broken authentication)
- Describe common API security vulnerabilities (e.g., injection, broken authentication)
- Explain the importance of secure coding practices (e.g., input validation, error handling)
- Describe the use of encryption and hashing for data protection
- Explain the concept of least privilege in security
- Identify common security threats and attack vectors relevant to applications
Automation and OrchestrationDescribe the benefits of network automation and orchestration
- Describe the benefits of network automation and orchestration
- Explain the concept of Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
- Identify common automation tools and platforms (e.g., Ansible, Puppet, Chef, Python scripting)
- Describe the principles of Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
- Explain the use of event-driven programming in network automation
Find your DoD 8140 pathway
Explore how this training may align to DoD 8140 work roles and proficiency levels.
Verify mapping against the current official matrix.View authoritative source V2.1 · 2025-09-19
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Course Description:
Training alone does not establish DoD 8140 qualification. Confirm position-specific requirements with your organization.