S9|E22 The New Cisco DevNet Expert Certification

The Cisco Certified DevNet Expert joins Cisco’s expert-level certification tier and validates candidates’ expertise in network automation and software development—one of the fastest growing fields in networking today. The new DevNet Expert certification allows engineers to distinguish themselves as recognized experts in NetDevOps technologies, as well as their ability to lead the IT teams of the future. Listen to this episode to learn which skills are tested on the 8-hour lab exam and how you can best prepare. (3:15) Why did Cisco decide to create the Cisco DevNet Expert certification? (5:04) How do you determine what makes a DevNet Expert? (8:22) Why are there non-Cisco topics in the exam, like Opensource, Ansible and Terraform? (9:59) What does it mean to be a DevNet Expert? (13:35) Danny’s experience with the DevNet Expert exam. (15:27) Logistic question: What do examinees do for lunch? (17:56) Minimal hardware requirements for study prep (22:30) What is the process of building the exam? (26:57) Grading process—automated grading versus manual grading. (27:50) Tips to prepare for the exam. (30:27) Can you skip portions of the exam and go back? (31:27) Design portion versus hands-on portion. (32:27) Resources available to you during the exam. (35:49) Plans to release a DevNet Expert practice exam (37:50) How to rent rack time (40:25) What it takes to be an expert. Related links: Explore the Cisco Certified DevNet Expert Certification: https://cisco.com/go/devnetexpert?dtid=opdcsnc001469 DevNet Expert Certification Blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/devnet-expert-certification?dtid=opdcsnc001469 Follow us: twitter.com/CiscoChampion Cisco Champion Hosts Danny Wade (twitter.com/devnetdan), NetCraftsmen, Network Automation Engineer Jose Bogarin, Altus Consulting, Chief Innovation Officer Liam Keegan (twitter.com/liamjkeegan), 24/7 Networks, Solutions Architect Guest Hank Preston (twitter.com/hfpreston), Cisco, Principal Engineer and Lead Architect, Learning at Cisco Moderator Amilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program