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- 200-901 , 300-435 Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUTO) , 300-635 Automating and Programming Cisco Data Center Solutions (DCAUTO) , 350-901 Developing Applications Using Cisco Core Platforms and APIs (DEVCOR) , AI & Automation , CCNP Automation , CCNP Enterprise , Cisco , Cisco 350-901 AUTOCOR , cisco CCNA , Cisco CCNP , Cisco Certified DevNet Associate , IT Career Development , Network Engineering Careers
- June 26, 2026
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Cisco Automation Certification Path: Inside Cisco’s Strategic Shift from DevNet to Automation
Cisco didn’t just rename DevNet to Automation—it quietly redefined what it means to be a network engineer. Behind the new certification codes like 200-901 CCNAAUTO and 350-901 AUTOCOR, there is a deeper repositioning tied to AI-driven infrastructure, enterprise cloud adoption, and the shrinking boundary between networking and software engineering.
Please note: I have cited remarks made by Cisco Live speakers without obtaining authorization to use their names; therefore, I have simply presented their views directly in the article.
Why Cisco Rebuilt DevNet into Automation (and What They’re Not Saying Out Loud)
When Cisco first introduced DevNet, it felt like a parallel track for “network engineers who code.” But over time, something shifted: enterprises stopped treating automation as optional. Internal Cisco learning materials and Cisco Live sessions over the last few years repeatedly emphasized a recurring theme—networks are becoming software systems, not configured devices.
- AI & Automation , CCNA Security , Cisco , cisco CCNA , Cisco Certified DevNet Associate , Cybersecurity Certifications , IT Career Development
- June 16, 2026
- 265 views
Cisco CCNA Certifications in 2026: A Career Guide Built for Real Networking Decisions
Most CCNA discussions still start from the wrong assumption: that there is a single certification path leading to “a networking job.” That model quietly stopped being accurate as enterprise infrastructure stopped behaving like isolated networks. What replaced it is more fragmented—networking now sits inside cloud platforms, automation pipelines, and security-driven architectures.
So the real question in 2026 is not whether CCNA is valuable. It is how it fits into an ecosystem where entry-level engineers are expected to understand systems that extend far beyond routing and switching. The answer depends less on exam content and more on the direction of your career identity.
In practice, CCNA is increasingly used as a “sorting signal” rather than a definition of competence. It tells employers you can think in network logic—but not yet whether you can operate in hybrid environments where network behavior is shaped by identity systems, APIs, and policy engines.
Kyle Bray
- 350-101 Exam , AI & Automation , CCNP Automation , CCNP Enterprise , CCNP Security Certification , Cisco , Cisco CCNP , Cisco Certified Internetwork Expert (CCIE) Wireless , Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP) Wireless , Cisco Certified Specialist - Wireless Core , Enterprise Networking Careers , Wi-Fi 6E / Wi-Fi 7 Deployments , Wireless Architecture & Design
- June 2, 2026
- 250 views
ENCOR vs WLCOR in 2026: Which Cisco Certification Path Should You Choose?
Before writing this article, current Cisco certification updates and wireless certification changes were reviewed from Cisco’s official certification platform. As of 2026, Cisco has formally separated the wireless track from the traditional CCNP Enterprise path, introducing WLCOR (350-101) as the dedicated core exam for CCNP Wireless. Meanwhile, ENCOR (350-401) continues as the core requirement for CCNP Enterprise, focusing on enterprise infrastructure, automation, security, virtualization, and network assurance. Cisco’s 2026 updates also remove most wireless content from ENCOR, making the distinction between both paths much clearer than in previous years.
The Choice That Many Network Engineers Are Struggling With
A few years ago, the answer was relatively simple.
If you wanted to advance beyond CCNA, you studied ENCOR. Wireless technologies existed inside the broader enterprise networking world, and most engineers naturally picked up WLAN skills while building routing and switching expertise.
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Brandon I Evans
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- March 24, 2026
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How to Master Cisco 350-901 AUTOCOR v2.0 in 2026: Real Strategies That Beat the Blueprint Shock
February 3, 2026 hit like a punch. Overnight, my old DEVCOR notes became useless—IaC jumped to 30%, AI automation to 20%, and labs suddenly mattered more than theory. I sat the Cisco 350-901 AUTOCOR v2.0 in early March and nearly failed because of an AI risk scenario I didn’t expect. I still passed with 85%, but only after scrambling to rebuild my prep from scratch. Here’s exactly what worked—no fluff, just the shortcuts I wish I had.
📊 The Blueprint Shock: Old vs New AUTOCOR
I remember opening the updated Cisco blueprint PDF and thinking, this isn’t an upgrade—it’s a different exam. My first mistake? I tried to reuse DEVCOR materials for two days straight. Waste of time.
Here’s the reality check that finally snapped me out of it:
AreaOld AUTOCOR (Pre-2026)New AUTOCOR v2.0 (2026)Network Automation~20%30%Infrastructure as Code (IaC)~15%30%AI in Automation0%20%Security & Validation~25%~20%
The shift isn’t cosmetic—it’s philosophical. Cisco is testing how you think like an automation engineer, not how well you memorize APIs.
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