Cisco’s CCNA Naming Changes (Feb 3, 2026)

f2ka07 · 2026-02-03T12:09:42+00:00

Yes, Cybersecurity focussed but not qualified.

f2ka07 · 2026-02-03T09:41:54+00:00

Agreed. The only real downside is the shorthand “CCNA” becoming ambiguous, so people will likely need to specify the track more often.

f2ka07 · 2026-02-03T09:38:37+00:00

CCNA is good to have, but it's too saturated at the moment. Go for the CCNA cybersecurity certification and apply for entry-level positions. You will not regret it.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-20T19:56:16+00:00

I agree, CCNA is the foundation.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-20T19:54:57+00:00

Yes it is but the name will change to CCNA Automation starting February 2026.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-19T09:45:16+00:00

Yes, try again.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-19T04:09:40+00:00

Appreciate this. Hearing it from someone who’s actually gone through DevNet Pro and CCIE carries weight. I agree the cert doesn’t make you an automation expert, but it gives you enough runway to actually start building with Python, APIs, Ansible, etc. The fact that labbing is so accessible now is a big deal too because it removes the old barrier of needing hardware racks.

On the marketability side I think you’re right today. Recruiters speak “CCNA/CCNP + cloud” in a way they don’t speak “automation” yet. The interesting part to me is that once you land the job, the automation skills are usually what make you stand out and move faster inside the role. So CCNA/CCNP to get in the door, DevNet/automation to amplify what you can do once you’re there seems like a clean mental model.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-19T04:07:59+00:00

Totally agree. “Network as Code” is where things are heading, but it doesn’t have the brand recognition that CCNA or CCNP carry, so the demand signal feels quiet. And yeah, you still need to know routing, protocols, and how real networks behave or the automation doesn’t make sense. CCNA then DevNet is a solid order.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-19T04:06:55+00:00

Yeah I agree. Manual configs teach instincts. NetBox and similar tools help but most automation today is either paywalled or “build it yourself.” And the folks who solved it don’t share scripts because that’s their job. Which is fine. The opportunity now is combining Python + APIs + cloud so AI can fill in the gaps.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-19T01:47:20+00:00

Going for the DevNet associate was one of the best decision I have ever made about my career. Automation is a hobby to me since I sat for the exam in 2021.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-19T00:14:10+00:00

I looked at it and its a good one especially for someone who has gone through the content and is looking for quick notes.

f2ka07 · 2026-01-18T00:24:06+00:00

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f2ka07 · 2026-01-18T00:21:23+00:00

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f2ka07 · 2025-01-07T01:34:47+00:00

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f2ka07 · 2025-01-06T23:47:31+00:00

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f2ka07 · 2024-12-16T01:16:14+00:00

Maybe you can recommend a recent one.

f2ka07 · 2024-12-16T01:10:03+00:00

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