CCIE DevNet Training — Pass the Lab on Your First Attempt
CCIE DevNet (Automation) training with 100% first-attempt pass rate. 1-on-1 CCIE mentors, real automation lab environment, personalized prep. $140K-$180K average salary.
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You write Python scripts at home. But CCIE DevNet is 5 hours of live coding under exam pressure with no internet — partial credit is minimal.
CCIE DevNet is the only CCIE track where you sit at a development workstation with VS Code, Git, and Postman instead of a console terminal. Your code must work — partial credit is minimal. The Design module tests automation architecture decisions, while the Deploy module is 5 hours of real coding against live devices. Most candidates who fail say the same thing:
“I could write scripts at home but froze under exam time pressure.”
We make sure you don't.
What You Are Up Against
Unlike other CCIE tracks, the Deploy module is 5 hours of writing and debugging real Python code against live network devices. You work in VS Code with Git — not a console terminal.
How We Get You Through CCIE DevNet
This is not a video course. This is not a study guide. This is a CCIE DevNet holder working with you 1-on-1 until you pass.
Assessment
Your mentor evaluates your Python proficiency, API skills, and automation architecture knowledge across all five domains. Most candidates underestimate the CI/CD and testing domains. Your mentor finds the truth — and builds your roadmap around it.
Automation Foundations
Python scripting for network automation — ncclient, requests, paramiko. NETCONF and RESTCONF against IOS-XE. YANG model navigation. Git version control. Ansible playbooks for Cisco devices. Your mentor reviews every script and teaches you to write production-quality code.
Platform APIs & IaC
Cisco DNA Center API, NSO service models, Meraki Dashboard API, ACI Toolkit. Terraform for Cisco platforms. CI/CD pipeline construction with GitLab CI or Jenkins. End-to-end automation workflows from discovery to validation.
Mock Labs & Readiness Gate
Full mock labs covering both Design and Deploy modules. Timed coding exercises with no internet access — matching real exam conditions. When you consistently finish with time to spare, your mentor clears you to schedule the exam.
We do not let you sit the exam until you are ready. That is why our pass rate is 100%. Every month you wait is another month of CCIE-level salary left on the table.
Who This Track Is For
- Network engineers who code and want to formalize automation skills with an expert-level certification
- DevOps engineers in network-heavy environments who need to validate Cisco-specific automation expertise
- CCNP DevNet holders ready to command CCIE-level salaries ($140K-$180K)
- Software developers moving into network automation who want credibility in the networking domain
- Dual-track candidates who already hold another CCIE and want to add automation
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Salary and ROI
CCIE DevNet commands the highest starting salary range because it validates a rare combination: network domain knowledge plus software engineering skills. Employers struggle to find engineers who can both understand BGP route policies and write Python to automate them.
A $35,000 salary increase = $2,900/month you're leaving on the table. Your training investment pays for itself in the first month — every month you delay is money lost.
How It Works
Send one Telegram message
Your current role, Python level, and timeline. That's it. Your mentor replies within 24 hours with a personalized roadmap.
Get your free assessment
Your CCIE DevNet mentor evaluates your coding skills and automation architecture knowledge across all five exam domains and sends you a personalized training roadmap.
Start weekly 1-on-1 sessions
Your mentor builds each week around your specific gaps. You write real code against live network devices from day one.
Practice in a real dev environment
VS Code, Git, CML devices, API endpoints — matching the actual exam workstation setup.
Pass your CCIE DevNet
When your mock scores consistently hit pass threshold, your mentor clears you. You walk in knowing — not hoping.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is FirstPassLab different from INE or CBT Nuggets?
INE and CBT Nuggets sell video courses. We provide 1-on-1 mentoring with a CCIE DevNet holder who builds your entire prep around your specific gaps. You write real code against live devices — not watch someone else code.
Do I need to know how to program before starting?
Yes — Python proficiency is a hard prerequisite. You should be comfortable with REST APIs, JSON/XML parsing, and NETCONF with ncclient. If starting from zero programming, budget 2-3 months of Python fundamentals first.
How long does it take to prepare for CCIE DevNet?
3-5 months if you already have Python and API experience. This is the shortest CCIE prep timeline. Your mentor sets the exact timeline based on your coding assessment.
What is the difference between CCIE DevNet and CCIE Automation?
They are the same certification. Cisco rebranded CCIE DevNet to CCIE Automation in 2026. The exam content, blueprint, and lab format remain identical.
How does the CCIE DevNet lab differ from other CCIE labs?
Instead of configuring devices via CLI, you write Python scripts, build API integrations, and create CI/CD pipelines. You work in VS Code with Git — not a console terminal. Your code must work.
How is FirstPassLab different from self-study?
Self-study means watching videos and writing scripts alone with no feedback loop. We give you a CCIE DevNet holder who code-reviews every script, live devices to automate, and a readiness gate — you don't sit the exam until your scores prove you'll pass.
Can I hold CCIE DevNet alongside another CCIE track?
Yes, and it is a powerful combination. CCIE DevNet pairs well with EI or DC because you can automate the platforms you already know. Dual CCIE holders report $180K-$220K average compensation.
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