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Cisco DevNet Professional

Cisco DevNet Professional

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Exam fee
$300
Ongoing
30 CPE/yr
Study time
150–300 hrs
Delivery
Test center
Validity
3 yrs (renewal cycle)

› Quality score

29.0 / 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.
DevNet Pro ECO covers automation, NetDevOps, API integrations.
7.5/10
Practical evidence
Hands-on labs / written reports vs pure MCQ.
Scenario items with code-style PBQs (Python, automation).
6.5/10
Currency & upkeep
How aggressively content is kept current with the field.
Refreshed alongside Cisco platform automation features.
8.5/10
Market recognition
How often this signal actually moves a hiring decision.
Recognised in Cisco-stack network automation roles.
6.5/10

› Exam format

Core exam (DEVCOR 350-901, 120 min.) + 1 concentration exam. Multiple-choice + code tasks.

Passing score
Variable (~825/1000 scaled)
Retake policy
Fee: $300 per attempt
Wait: 5d between attempts

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

› Recertification

Valid for 3 years. 80 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
en

› Core domains covered

The 2 domains 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.

A25Security Architecture & Engineering

Reference architectures, control frameworks (NIST SP 800-53, CIS Controls), secure-by-design patterns, threat modeling, trust-boundary design, technology standards.

› Prerequisites

Experience

No formal prerequisites. Recommended: DevNet Associate + 3–5 years development experience.

› Study materials

Curated starting points. Not exhaustive — vet each against your learning style and the current exam version.

Official guides
  • Official Cert Guide (DevNet Professional) — Cisco Press
Training providers
Practice tests
  • Pearson Test Prep Practice Tests
  • Boson ExSim-Max
Free / community

› Version & lifecycle

Current version
DEVCOR + concentration exam
Released
2024-02

› Salary signal

Cisco-stack network automation / DevOps engineer, US, 4-6 years.

$110K–$165K
median $135K

Robert Half Salary Guide · 2024 · US base only · p25–p75 range

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