Network Automation with Python Fast Track

Audience:

Network Engineers, Network Architects, DevOps/SRE (Site Reliability Engineers), Network Operations Center (NOC) Technicians/Analysts, or IT Infrastructure Managers.

Prerequisites:

Although not required, students with some experience programming will most appreciate this hands-on course.

Course Description:

This course provides a practical and hands-on approach to network automation using Python. It’s designed to empower network engineers to move beyond manual, time-consuming command-line interfaces. Participants will learn to leverage a full-featured programming language for advanced data manipulation, multi-vendor automation, and seamless integration with the broader IT ecosystem. The hands-on labs focus on automating real-world network devices from major vendors like Cisco, Arista, and others.

Course Objectives:

In this course, you will learn how to: 

• Apply Python to Network Tasks: Use Python fundamentals to programmatically interact with network devices.
• Master Multi-Vendor Automation: Confidently manage and configure devices from different vendors via both CLI and APIs.
• Automate with Data: Parse and manipulate structured and semi-structured data formats like JSON and CLI output.
• Build Reliable Solutions: Securely manage credentials and version control network configurations to ensure reliability.