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.
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