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Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0 Course

  • Duration: 32 Hours
  • Exam Voucher: Yes
  • Language: English
  • Course Delivery : E - Learning Access
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Course Overview

The Programming for Network Engineers (PRNE) v2.0 Course equips network professionals with a practical foundation in programming concepts tailored specifically for networking environments. The course focuses on Python fundamentals and applies them to real-world network use cases, enabling participants to interact with network devices, retrieve and process data, and build reusable automation scripts. Through structured modules and hands-on exercises, learners gain the skills required to support modern, programmable network operations and improve efficiency across enterprise network environments.

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Course Details

  • Gain standardized foundational knowledge in network programmability using Python
  • Learn to build scripts that interact with network devices and services
  • Improve consistency and efficiency through reusable automation workflows
  • Develop practical skills in data handling, parsing, and formatting
  • Strengthen troubleshooting and debugging capabilities for network scripts
  • Support enterprise initiatives for network automation and operational optimization
  • Open to network engineers, systems engineers, operations teams, and IT professionals
  • Recommended: basic understanding of networking concepts and enterprise environments
  • Suitable for professionals beginning with network automation and programmability
  • Prior programming experience is helpful but not mandatory
  • Access to a lab or practice environment encouraged for hands-on learning
  • No mandatory prerequisites required
  • Understand core Python programming concepts used in network automation
  • Write scripts to retrieve data and interact with network devices
  • Apply control flow, functions, and object-oriented concepts effectively
  • Work with structured and unstructured network data formats
  • Use modules and packages to accelerate script development
  • Implement debugging and testing practices for reliable automation
  • Build reusable scripting patterns to support team-wide adoption
  • Python fundamentals for network engineers
  • Variables, data types, strings, and pattern matching
  • Control flow: conditionals, loops, and functions
  • Object-oriented programming basics for structured scripts
  • File handling and working with directories
  • Data formats: CSV, XML, JSON, and raw data
  • Device interaction concepts and communication workflows
  • Debugging, testing, and script optimization
  • Practical labs for network automation scenarios

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is included in the PRNE v2.0 course?+

The course includes structured modules, hands-on labs, scripting exercises, and guided workflows focused on practical network automation tasks.

Is there an associated certification exam?+

This course supports foundational programmability skills aligned with Cisco DevNet learning paths. Exam alignment depends on the chosen learning track.

Who should enroll in this course?+

Network engineers, operations professionals, systems engineers, and IT teams responsible for improving network efficiency through automation.

How is the course delivered?+

Training is available via digital self-paced learning, instructor-led virtual sessions, and classroom-based delivery options.

Do I need prior programming experience?+

No. The course starts with foundational concepts and gradually builds practical programming skills relevant to networking use cases.

Is hands-on practice included?+

Yes. Hands-on labs and exercises are a core component of the learning experience.

What tools and technologies are emphasized?+

The primary focus is Python programming applied to network automation and device interaction scenarios.

Are advanced automation topics covered?+

This is a foundational course. Advanced orchestration and automation topics are addressed in higher-level programmability courses.

How is learner progress assessed?+

Progress is assessed through lab completion, scripting exercises, and practical task-based evaluations.

What value does this course add?+

It establishes essential programmability skills that enable teams to automate routine tasks, improve consistency, and modernize network operations.