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DevNet A

Cisco DevNet Associate

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Exam fee

$300

Ongoing

30 CPE/yr

Study time

80–160 hrs

Delivery

Test center

Validity

3 yrs (renewal cycle)

› Quality score

27.0 / 40

Four-axis SecProve rubric, each 0–10. SecProve editorial assessment — each axis carries a written justification so you can push back on any single call without dismissing the whole score.

Blueprint rigor

How well-defined and rigorous the exam blueprint is.

Associate-tier DevNet ECO is well-defined.

7.0/10

Practical evidence

Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.

Scenario items with light Python and API exercises.

5.5/10

Currency & upkeep

How aggressively content is kept current with the field.

Refreshed alongside the Pro version.

8.5/10

Market recognition

How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.

Entry-level network-automation credential within Cisco's stack.

6.0/10

› Exam format

DEVASC 200-901, 120 minutes. Multiple-choice + code tasks. Proctored via Pearson VUE.

Retake policy

Fee: $300 per attempt

Wait: 5d between attempts

5-day wait between attempts (varies by exam level).

› Recertification

Valid for 3 years. 30 CE Credits over 3 years or higher-level Cisco exam.

› NICE Framework work roles

The NIST NICE work-role IDs this cert maps to. NICCS lookup.

DD-WRL-003DD-WRL-005

Recognition

Global

Exam languages

› Core domains covered

The 1 domain this cert is centrally about. Passing the exam demonstrates working knowledge of each.

A2Network Security

Firewalls, IDS/IPS, network segmentation, DNS security, SD-WAN, VPN, traffic analysis, wireless security.

› Prerequisites

Experience

No formal prerequisites. Basic knowledge of Python and APIs recommended.

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