Objective: Cisco DevNet Automation
Status: Planning
| Priority |
P1 |
| Category |
Core |
| Target |
Q4 2026 |
Why This Matters
Cisco DevNet certification:
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Renews all Cisco certs - Single exam renews CCNP, CCNA, etc.
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Modern skills - APIs, automation, programmability
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Career evolution - Shows progression from traditional networking to automation
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Practical value - Skills directly apply to current work (netapi, ISE automation)
Success Criteria
| Criterion | Description | Met? |
|---|---|---|
Exam passed |
DevNet Associate or Professional passed |
[ ] |
Certs renewed |
All Cisco certifications renewed |
[ ] |
Skills applied |
Automation skills used in production |
[x] |
Current State
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Automation experience: Strong - netapi, Python, ISE APIs
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Gap: Formal Cisco DevNet exam preparation
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Existing certs: Check domus-captures for current cert status and expiration dates
Action Plan
| Phase | Actions | Target | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
1 |
Audit current cert expiration dates |
Week 1 |
[ ] |
2 |
Complete CISSP and RHCSA first |
Q3 2026 |
[ ] |
3 |
DevNet study |
Q4 2026 |
[ ] |
4 |
Exam before cert expiration |
Q4 2026 |
[ ] |
Related Objectives
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RHCSA - Both support automation career path