DevNet (3 cr)

Objective

Benefits and Prepare for Careers
This course prepares you for roles in network automation, software development, cloud operations, and application integration. By focusing on

Python programming, APIs, and network security, this course equips you to:

Build automated solutions that replace repetitive manual tasks.
Develop REST API integrations to enable seamless application communication.
Deploy secure applications and infrastructure in cloud environments.
Design, test, and debug code using best practices.
Explore Cisco platforms for collaboration, infrastructure management, and security.

Whether you’re starting your journey in IT or looking to deepen your skill set, this course provides the tools and knowledge to succeed in a world increasingly defined by automation and innovation.

Graduates of the DevNet Associate course will be proficient in:
- Basic Python programming and Linux skills for automating IT workflows.
- Creating and testing REST API requests to securely integrate services.
- Understanding networking fundamentals and implementing programmability techniques.
- Applying software development best practices, including version control and testing.
- Designing and deploying applications securely in cloud and on-premise environments.
- Leveraging Cisco platforms for infrastructure management, collaboration, and network automation.

Graduates will be well-prepared for roles in network automation, application development, and infrastructure operations, ready to meet the demands of a technology-driven world.

Content

In this course, you will develop the skills required to:

Use Python programming and Linux for network programmability.
Create secure REST API requests to integrate services.
Implement software development and design best practices.
Understand network connectivity processes and devices.
Deploy and secure applications and data in cloud environments.
Automate testing and deployment using infrastructure as code.
Work with Cisco platforms for collaboration, infrastructure management, and automation.

Location and time

The DevNet Associate course includes the following features which shall be done in order.

Cisco Networking Academy portal - DevNet Associate
- 8 modules
- Hands-on exercises and labs
- Module exams
- Practice exams
- Final exam

Metropolia Moodle
- 8 module quizzes
- Final test

Materials

Can be find on Workspaces.

Teaching methods

Course is 100% online, self-study course which can be done in own pace.

The DevNet Associate course is completed through the Cisco Networking Academy's web portal using a web browser. Students can log in to the DevNet Associate workspace using their NetAcad account or by creating a new account.

Alongside the Cisco Networking Academy course, practical exercises are performed on the student's own workstation, while the review tests (quizzes) and the final exam are conducted on Metropolia's Moodle platform.

Each Moodle module includes a review quiz. The passing threshold for each quiz is 60%, and students are allowed up to three attempts.

The Moodle modules follow the structure of the DevNet Associate course and provide guidance for progression.

Employer connections

N/A

Exam schedules

Can be find on Workspaces.

International connections

N/A

Completion alternatives

N/A

Student workload

Depends on her/his starting level.

Content scheduling

Can be find on Workspaces.

Further information

Requirements
To successfully complete the DevNet Associate course, you will need the following:
- Host Computer: A computer with at least 4 GB of RAM and 15 GB of free disk space is required to support the virtual environment.
- High-Speed Internet Access: A reliable internet connection is necessary to download Oracle VirtualBox, the DEVASC VM, and other required tools and resources. Installation instructions are provided in the Cisco course materials.
- Virtual Machine (VM): During Module 1, you will set up a Linux-based virtual machine (DEVASC VM) on your PC. This VM will be used for completing most of the lab exercises. Detailed installation and configuration instructions are included in the course materials.
- Additional Software: Throughout the course, you will install and configure necessary tools, such as Webex Teams and GitHub. Instructions for these installations are provided in the Cisco course materials.
- Course Environment: Practical exercises and labs are performed within the Cisco Networking Academy's virtual lab environment and the tools installed in the VM. This setup provides a controlled environment for automation, coding, and network programmability.
- Module Exams: The DevNet Associate course includes module exams conducted within the Cisco course environment to assess your knowledge of the topics covered.
- Moodle Platform: Quizzes and the final test are conducted in Metropolia Moodle, ensuring seamless integration between hands-on practice and assessments.

Evaluation scale

Hyväksytty/Hylätty

Assessment criteria, approved/failed

Pass after all of Cisco Networking Academy portal -DevNet Associate and Metropolia's Moodle material has been done.

Cisco Networking Academy portal - DevNet Associate
- 8 modules
- Hands-on exercises and labs
- Module exams
- Practice exams
- Final exam

Metropolia Moodle
- 8 module quizzes
- Final test

Assessment methods and criteria

Pass after students study each module on the Cisco Networking Academy portal and then complete the corresponding review test on Metropolia's Moodle platform. After all modules have been completed, the final test is conducted on Metropolia's Moodle.

Qualifications

No prior knowledge of programming or networking is required to take this course, making it ideal for beginners. However, basic familiarity with computer systems will be helpful.