Free course from Cisco Networking Academy

Learn network automation, for free.

Join my free CCNA Automation course on Netacad. Learn Python, APIs, JSON and DevOps, the skills every network engineer now needs.

  • Free enrollment in my Netacad class
  • Credly-verified badge when you finish
  • Comes with a 58% exam discount voucher
  • Prepares you for the DevNet Associate certification

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Course rules: please read

This course is free, but it isn't casual.

I give free seats to students who are serious about finishing. By signing up, you agree to these rules:

  1. Join the course support space on Webex.Create a free Webex account, then join my support space. This is where I share tasks, answer questions and support you.
  2. Stay active and complete your tasks on time.Take part in the space and finish every task I assign by its deadline.
  3. Complete the Checkpoint exams in Netacad.Your first task: as soon as you enroll, complete the first Checkpoint exam.

These rules are strict. Students who are inactive, miss tasks or skip Checkpoint exams will be removed from the course.

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What you get

A full Cisco course, free

This is the official Cisco Networking Academy course, not a short video series. You study at your own pace and keep your progress in your Netacad account.

Software skills for networks

Write Python, work with JSON and call device and platform APIs instead of typing commands one by one.

58% exam discount voucher

The course comes with a voucher that takes 58% off the certification exam price.

Credly-verified badge

Finish the course and get a digital badge you can add to LinkedIn and your CV.

Skills you will learn

From network engineer to network automation engineer

Why does Netacad say "DevNet Associate"? Cisco renamed the DevNet Associate certification to CCNA Automation. The course on Netacad still uses the old name, so don't worry when you see it. It's the right course.

Muhammad Moosa
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Muhammad Moosa

2x Cisco Champion (2025 and 2026), Cisco Networking Academy instructor and 15 years of industry experience. I share free Cisco courses with my students regularly. Subscribe and you'll hear about the next one first.

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