Introduction to Network Automation

About this course

Modern networks are shifting from manual CLI management to automated, API-driven operations—and this course shows you how to make that transition with confidence. Designed for network engineers, systems engineers, network architects, and technical managers, this network automation course introduces the core concepts, methodologies, and tools used in modern network operations. You’ll explore network automation fundamentals, learn how Python supports network programmability, and understand why APIs and programmatic interfaces are now essential for reliable, scalable, and predictable network management. The course covers Python data types, the difference between modules and packages, and how to use them effectively in network automation workflows. You’ll also work with a Python module that enables device interaction through code, then build your own module to apply what you’ve learned. A key differentiator of this program is its practical focus on the real evolution of network operations—from decades of console, Telnet, SSH, and CLI-based management to today’s automation-first approach. Ideal for professionals with routing and switching knowledge, basic Python experience, and some Linux familiarity, this course helps build foundational network automation skills for the future of network infrastructure.