Cisco Certified Automation Professional — ENAUTO 300-435
300-435 · ● Active · Professional · Cisco
Exam facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Cost | $300 USD |
| Duration | 90–110 minutes |
| Questions | 60–70 questions (multiple choice and performance-based) |
| Passing | ~825/1000 scaled score |
| Format | Multiple choice, multiple response, performance-based questions |
| Delivery | Pearson VUE |
| Languages | English |
| Valid | 3 years |
| Renewal | Pass a higher Cisco automation/DevNet exam or retake |
| Prerequisites | Cisco Certified Associate – Automation (DEVCOR 200-901) or equivalent hands-on automation experience (recommended) |
| Released | 2020 (as part of Cisco DevNet Pro rebranding to "Cisco Automation") |
| Retiring | N/A |
Vendor source — Cisco ENAUTO Exam Page ↗
Official exam objectives — Cisco 300-435 Exam Topics ↗
About
The Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions (300-435 ENAUTO) exam validates professional-level expertise in designing, deploying, and maintaining network automation solutions across Cisco enterprise platforms. Launched in 2020 following Cisco's rebranding of DevNet to "Automation," ENAUTO is a concentration exam within the Cisco Certified Automation Professional (CCAP) path and supersedes earlier DevNet Pro specializations. It assesses hands-on competency with Cisco DNA Center, SD-WAN orchestration, Meraki management APIs, and enterprise-grade programmability frameworks. ENAUTO targets network automation engineers, NetDevOps practitioners, and infrastructure automation architects working at scale in multi-domain enterprise environments.
Domain context — DevOps/Automation
Network and infrastructure programmability at the professional level — designing, implementing, and troubleshooting large-scale automation solutions using Cisco platforms, REST APIs, Python, and orchestration frameworks.
Read full deep dive — Cisco Ecosystem ↗
Topics covered
The exam validates knowledge across six primary domains:
- Network Programmability Fundamentals (15%) — API concepts (REST, YANG, NETCONF); authentication and authorization; security in automation; SDK and library usage; data models and serialization (JSON, XML, YAML).
- Automation APIs and Protocols (20%) — RESTful API design patterns; HTTP methods and status codes; request/response handling; rate limiting; error handling; webhook integrations; API documentation and testing tools.
- Network Device Programmability (20%) — Device-level APIs (Cisco IOS, IOS-XE, IOS-XR); SNMP automation; command execution; configuration templating; device backup and restore; multi-vendor API patterns.
- Cisco DNA Center (20%) — DNA Center architecture and intent-based networking; assurance workflows; device onboarding; policy configuration; telemetry and analytics; DNA Center APIs and SDK.
- Cisco SD-WAN (15%) — SD-WAN architecture and deployment models; vManage API integration; policy automation; edge device programming; application-aware routing; performance monitoring via APIs.
- Cisco Meraki (10%) — Meraki Dashboard API; device and organization management; network monitoring and alerting via APIs; wireless configuration automation; integration patterns with third-party systems.
Source: Cisco 300-435 Exam Topics ↗
Common skills at DevOps/Automation · Professional
Shared competencies for the DevOps/Automation domain at Professional level — not specific to this cert.
- Python programming (scripting, libraries, error handling)
- RESTful API design and consumption
- Infrastructure as code (IaC) principles and tools
- CI/CD pipeline integration and automation
- Systems monitoring and observability
- Cross-platform integration and orchestration
- Change management and automation governance
- Troubleshooting complex automation workflows
- Cloud-native concepts and containerization awareness
Recommended courses at DevOps/Automation · Professional
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Learning Network | Automating and Programming Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUTO 300-435) Instructor-led | Varies | ↗ |
| Cisco Networking Academy | Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions (300-435 ENAUTO) | Varies (institution-dependent) | ↗ |
| INE (Integrity Enterprises) | Cisco Certified Automation Professional (CCAP) – ENAUTO 300-435 | $399–$499 | ↗ |
| Pluralsight | Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions with Python & REST APIs | $399/year subscription | ↗ |
| Udemy (Various Instructors) | Cisco 300-435 ENAUTO Complete Study Guide & Practice Tests | $12–$15 | ↗ |
Practice exams
| Provider | Title | Cost | URL |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cisco Learning Network | Official Cisco 300-435 ENAUTO Practice Exam | $40–$50 | ↗ |
| Whizlabs | Cisco Certified Automation Professional (ENAUTO 300-435) Practice Tests | $35–$60 | ↗ |
| Udemy | Cisco 300-435 ENAUTO Practice Exam Simulator with Detailed Solutions | $12–$18 | ↗ |
Books
| Title | Author | Publisher | Year | ISBN | URL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Automating Cisco Enterprise Solutions (ENAUTO 300-435) Official Cert Guide | Rashid A. Khan, Marian Gheorghe | Cisco Press | 2021 | 978-0-13-699370-9 | ↗ |
| Cisco DNA Center and SD-WAN API Programming for Automation | Various Cisco experts | Cisco Learning Network publications | 2022–2023 | N/A | ↗ |
Typical job titles at DevOps/Automation · Professional
Network Automation Engineer · NetDevOps Engineer · Network Automation Architect · Senior Network Programmer · Infrastructure Automation Engineer · Cloud Network Automation Specialist · Network Operations Automation Lead
(Job titles drawn from current job-board postings requiring or strongly preferring CCAP or DevNet Professional certifications.)
Salary
| Region | Range | Source |
|---|---|---|
| USD | $125,000 – $180,000 | Glassdoor ↗ · Robert Half ↗ · Levels.fyi ↗ |
| ZAR | R599,200 – R767,200 (annual, based on network automation specialist data) | Indeed South Africa ↗ · CareerJunction ↗ |
| GBP | £78,000 – £110,000 | IT Jobs Watch ↗ · Hays ↗ |
Salary note: Ranges reflect professional-level network automation engineers with 5+ years of experience and DevNet/Automation certification. Premium reflects demand for infrastructure-as-code and Python expertise in enterprise environments. Regional data sourced from current job-board surveys as of 2026.
Skills validated
Concrete technologies and protocols this exam tests.
- Python (core scripting language for network automation)
- REST APIs (design, authentication, error handling, pagination)
- Cisco DNA Center (platform APIs, assurance workflows, onboarding)
- Cisco SD-WAN vManage (API integration, policy automation)
- Cisco Meraki Dashboard API (device management, monitoring)
- NETCONF/YANG (modern device configuration protocols)
- SNMP (legacy monitoring and automation)
- HTTP/HTTPS and API security (OAuth, API keys, mutual TLS)
- JSON/XML/YAML serialization and data transformation
- Webhook and event-driven automation patterns
- Device CLI scripting and Expect tools
- Network telemetry and monitoring integration
- Configuration templating and Jinja2
- Git and version control for infrastructure automation
- Troubleshooting API integrations and network failures
Related certifications
- Prerequisite: DEVCOR 200-901 (Cisco Certified Associate – Automation) ↗
- Stacks with: DEVCOR 200-901 to form CCAP (Cisco Certified Automation Professional)
- Equivalent/Related at Professional level: AWS DevOps Engineer Professional ↗ · HashiCorp Certified: Terraform Associate ↗
- Foundation certs: CCNA (200-301) ↗ — though not formally required
- Vendor overview: Cisco Vendor Overview ↗
Sources
- Cisco 300-435 ENAUTO Exam Page: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/enauto.html
- Cisco 300-435 Official Exam Topics: https://www.cisco.com/c/dam/en_us/training-events/le31/le46/cln/marketing/exam-topics/300-435-ENAUTO.pdf
- Cisco Learning Network ENAUTO Training: https://www.cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/training/courses/enauto.html
- Cisco Press Cert Guide: https://www.ciscopress.com
- Glassdoor Network Automation Engineer Salaries: https://www.glassdoor.com/Salary/Network-Automation-Engineer-Salaries-E1425_D_KO6,32.htm
- Robert Half Salary Guide: https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/insights/salary-guide
- Indeed South Africa Network Automation Salaries: https://za.indeed.com/career/network-automation-engineer/salaries
- Cisco Networking Academy: https://www.netacad.com
- INE DevNet/Automation Training: https://www.ine.com/collections/cisco-training
- Pluralsight Cisco Automation Courses: https://www.pluralsight.com
Last verified: 2026-05-01
Parent ecosystem: Cisco Ecosystem
Parent domain: DevOps/Automation
Vendor overview: Cisco Systems