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Training Camp’s 4-day Cisco Network Automation boot camp covers Python-based network programmability, APIs, Ansible playbooks and configuration management. For engineers automating Cisco infrastructure. No exam attached.

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Network Automation with Python and Ansible

Master Network Automation with Python and Ansible – Elevate Your Cisco Skills in Just 4 Days!

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REF: NETPYA 6
Curriculum aligned to the latest Exam Outline.
Format Live, Instructor-Led
Duration 4

Python + Ansible Together

This intensive 4-day boot camp covers network programmability using Python and Ansible—from scripting fundamentals to automating real network tasks. Our expert instructors guide you through APIs, data formats, configuration management, and automation workflows with hands-on labs and real-world scenarios. By Thursday, you’ll have the skills to automate network operations and eliminate repetitive manual tasks.

Cisco Authorized Courseware

We use Cisco’s official training materials, so you’re learning exactly what Cisco wants you to know—not third-party content that may miss the mark or fall behind Cisco platform updates.

Automate Real Network Tasks

Move beyond scripting basics—learn to pull device configs, push changes at scale, and build repeatable playbooks that save hours of manual work.

Hands-On from Day One

Every concept ties to a lab. By the end, you’ll have working scripts and playbooks you can adapt for your own environment.

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Python Network Automation Course

Hands-On Automation Labs

Labs built on real-world scenarios, so you practice automating Cisco networks with Python and Ansible, not just read about it.

Ansible Network Automation

Four Focused Days

A 4-day course that balances depth with hands-on practice, so you learn network automation without weeks away from work.

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Built for Cisco Networks

Automate tasks across Cisco devices: simplify configurations, manage many devices at once and cut down on manual errors.

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Automation Best Practices

Practical methods for making network operations more scalable and reliable, from the basics to advanced Cisco workflows.

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Taught by Cisco Pros

Instructors with years of network automation experience who walk you through each concept until you can apply it yourself.

Python And Ansible For Network Engineers

Python for Net Engineers

New to coding or not, you learn Python with a network focus, from scripting basics to automation workflows you can reuse.

Cisco Network Automation with Python and Ansible (NETPYA)

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    COURSE STRUCTURE

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    MODULE_ID: PREP

    Live Training QS: ~5
    BEFORE CLASS
    Critical Path

    Before Class

    Pre-course materials access
    L.prep.1
    Foundation concepts review
    L.prep.2
    Baseline self-assessment
    L.prep.3
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-NETPYA-01

    Live Training QS: ~5
    DAY 1
    Critical Path

    Python Foundations for Automation

    Python and Ansible Roles in Network Automation
    L.01.1
    Python Whitespace Rules, Syntax and Best Practices
    L.01.2
    Data Types, Variables, Packing and f-Strings
    L.01.3
    Conditionals, Relational and Boolean Operators
    L.01.4
    Lists, Tuples, Dictionaries, Indexing and Slicing
    L.01.5
    For and While Loops and Built-In Functions
    L.01.6
    Reading and Writing Files with Python
    L.01.7
    Lab: Set Up the Automation Environment and Git Repository
    L.01.8
    Source Control with Git, GitHub and Branching
    L.01.9
    RESTful API Review: Methods, Headers and API Keys
    L.01.10
    Using the Requests Library to Call REST Interfaces
    L.01.11
    Parsing and Manipulating JSON in Python
    L.01.12
    Paramiko SSH Connections with Keys and Passwords
    L.01.13
    Paramiko SFTP File Transfers to Network Devices
    L.01.14
    Lab: Query a REST API and Parse JSON
    L.01.15
    Lab: Automate SSH Sessions with Paramiko
    L.01.16
    Progress Buffer 20% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-NETPYA-02

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 2
    Critical Path

    Python-Driven Network Automation

    Introduction to Netmiko for Routers and Switches
    L.02.1
    Sending Show and Configuration Commands with Netmiko
    L.02.2
    Multi-Vendor Automation: Cisco IOS XE, Junos and Arista EOS
    L.02.3
    YAML Syntax, Lists and Dictionaries
    L.02.4
    Converting JSON to YAML with Python
    L.02.5
    YAML and JSON as Ansible Data Exchange Formats
    L.02.6
    Lab: Collect Device Facts and Configs with Netmiko
    L.02.7
    Lab: Build YAML Inventory Files for Ansible
    L.02.8
    Ansible Architecture, Inventory and Keywords
    L.02.9
    Playbook Components: Plays, Tasks, Modules and Handlers
    L.02.10
    Ansible Network Modules and Network Agnostic Modules
    L.02.11
    Running Your First Playbook with the Debug Module
    L.02.12
    Register, When Conditions and Playbook Prompts
    L.02.13
    Network Playbook Error Handling and Prechecks
    L.02.14
    Lab: Push IOS Configuration with Ansible Playbooks
    L.02.15
    Lab: Back Up and Archive Device Configurations
    L.02.16
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-NETPYA-03

    Live Training QS: ~6
    DAY 3
    Critical Path

    Blending Python and Ansible for Advanced Automation

    Calling Python Scripts from Ansible Playbooks
    L.03.1
    Ansible Python Methods and Return Values
    L.03.2
    Jinja2 Templating Engine for Python and Ansible
    L.03.3
    Jinja2 Variables, Filters, Loops and Conditionals
    L.03.4
    Generating Device Configurations from Templates
    L.03.5
    Set Fact, Fail and Loops over YAML Lists
    L.03.6
    Lab: Run Python Scripts from a Playbook
    L.03.7
    Lab: Build Jinja2 Templates for Interface Configuration
    L.03.8
    Ansible Roles Structure and Reuse
    L.03.9
    Network Playbooks with Roles and Rollbacks
    L.03.10
    Tags for Selective Playbook Execution
    L.03.11
    Securing Credentials with Ansible Vault
    L.03.12
    Python Versus Ansible: Choosing the Right Tool
    L.03.13
    Designing an Organizational Automation Strategy
    L.03.14
    Lab: Refactor Playbooks into Roles
    L.03.15
    Lab: Encrypt Secrets with Ansible Vault
    L.03.16
    Progress Buffer 40% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: C-NETPYA-04

    Live Training QS: ~7
    DAY 4
    Critical Path

    Customizing and Extending Ansible with Python

    Ansible Galaxy Roles and Collections Management
    L.04.1
    Writing a Custom Ansible Module in Python
    L.04.2
    Ansible and REST APIs: The URI Module
    L.04.3
    Ansible Core Versus Ansible Automation Platform
    L.04.4
    NETCONF and YANG Overview for Model-Driven Automation
    L.04.5
    Lab: Write and Test a Custom Python Module
    L.04.6
    Lab: Install and Use Ansible Galaxy Collections
    L.04.7
    Testing Automation with Molecule and Check Mode
    L.04.8
    Debugging Playbooks with Verbosity and Debugger
    L.04.9
    Idempotency, Change Control and Dry Runs
    L.04.10
    Enterprise Network Automation Case Study
    L.04.11
    Lab: Instantiate Templates and Synchronize Device Configurations
    L.04.12
    Lab: Troubleshoot a Failing Multi-Device Playbook
    L.04.13
    Capstone Project: Build an End-to-End Automation Framework
    L.04.14
    Capstone Review, Best Practices and Next Steps
    L.04.15
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00

    MODULE_ID: POST

    Live Training QS: ~7
    AFTER CLASS
    Critical Path

    After Class

    There is no exam attached to this course, so your focus after class is putting the skills to work.
    L.post.1
    Progress Buffer 60% ALLOCATED
    09:00
    End 17:00
    COURSE PROGRESS Day 0 of 4
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    All the Network Automation Skills. Half the Time to Mastery

    As the IT landscape evolves, automation is becoming a critical component of network management. This course ensures you stay ahead by equipping you with cutting-edge skills in Python and Ansible, helping you remain competitive in the industry.

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    Foundational qualification The certification you earn with us
    Residential qualification Hands-on labs prep you for the on-the-job readiness DoD 8140 requires within 12 months
    Continuous professional development CPE-eligible training to maintain qualification long after

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    Here's how we answer them.

    This boot camp is ideal for network engineers, systems administrators, and any IT professionals looking to enhance their skills in network automation. It’s also suitable for beginners with a basic understanding of networking concepts and a willingness to learn programming for automation.

    Participants should have a basic understanding of networking concepts and protocols. Familiarity with Python and Linux command line is helpful but not required, as the boot camp will cover these topics from the basics.

    You will learn how to write Python scripts for network automation, use Ansible playbooks for configuring network devices, automate common network administration tasks, and implement best practices for network automation. The boot camp includes hands-on labs and real-world scenarios to practice what you learn.

    For in-person sessions, the necessary equipment and lab environments are provided. For virtual sessions, you will need a computer with internet access, and instructions will be given on how to set up your environment before the boot camp starts.

    Yes, participants who successfully complete the boot camp will receive a certificate of completion, demonstrating their knowledge and skills in network automation with Python and Ansible.

    By completing the NETPYA boot camp, you’ll gain the skills to automate network tasks efficiently, reduce manual errors, improve your job prospects, and stay competitive in the rapidly evolving field of network engineering

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