Hardware-Networking
Cisco Enterprise Network Automation with APIs and Python
This in-depth course develops directly applicable capability in Cisco Enterprise Network Automation with APIs and Python. It connects Network Programmability Foundations, Device APIs and Data Models, and Cisco Controller Automation to the decisions, controls, and activities participants need to perform in their workplace.
Overview
Practical learning for workplace transfer.
This in-depth course develops directly applicable capability in Cisco Enterprise Network Automation with APIs and Python. It connects Network Programmability Foundations, Device APIs and Data Models, and Cisco Controller Automation to the decisions, controls, and activities participants need to perform in their workplace. The five-module curriculum progresses toward Automation Build Lab, using evidence, scenarios, and work products appropriate to the subject.
Objectives
- Analyze network programmability foundations, including python data structures, exceptions, virtual environments, and modules.
- Configure or structure device apis and data models, including restconf and netconf request patterns.
- Evaluate cisco controller automation, including catalyst center apis for inventory, assurance, and templates.
- Manage automation safety and testing, including source-of-truth validation and intended-state comparison.
- Apply automation build lab, including collect operational state from multiple devices.
Target audience
- Professionals responsible for this subject area
- Managers, supervisors, and team leaders
- Analysts, specialists, engineers, or coordinators working with the relevant processes
- Project, implementation, assurance, or improvement team members
- Professionals preparing for broader responsibilities in this field
Program outline
A clear structure for the learning journey.
Program outline
Outline points are grouped in one designed block instead of being treated as separate module cards.
Module 1: Network Programmability Foundations
Python data structures, exceptions, virtual environments, and modules
JSON, XML, YAML, serialization, and schema validation
Git workflows and safe handling of credentials
Module 2: Device APIs and Data Models
RESTCONF and NETCONF request patterns
YANG models, paths, filters, configuration datastores, and commits
Authentication, certificates, timeouts, and error responses
Module 3: Cisco Controller Automation
Catalyst Center APIs for inventory, assurance, and templates
Meraki Dashboard APIs and pagination
SD-WAN Manager APIs and configuration workflows
Module 4: Automation Safety and Testing
Source-of-truth validation and intended-state comparison
Idempotency, dry runs, backups, transactions, and rollback
Unit tests, lab tests, logging, and change evidence
Module 5: Automation Build Lab
Collect operational state from multiple devices
Generate and validate a controlled configuration change
Handle partial failure and produce an execution report
Materials provided
- ○ Course-specific presentation slides
- ○ Guided exercises, scenarios, or configured-environment activities appropriate to the subject
- ○ Course-specific worksheets, checklists, or calculation templates
- ○ Applied workplace case materials
- ○ 4D Certificate of Completion issued by 4D Training & Consultancy
- ○ Post-course support for implementation questions
Training Options
Programs can be delivered in-house, online, or in a blended format depending on your team's schedule, location, and learning objectives. When an external certificate or exam is included, certification rules and fees remain under the relevant awarding body's policies, while 4D provides the training and preparation support.
Why choose 4D
4D Training & Consultancy adapts the program to the client’s operating environment. Delivery combines structured explanation with subject-specific analysis, exercises, and implementation decisions so participants can transfer the learning to real responsibilities without implying vendor authorization.
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