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The Cisco Certified DevNet Expert joins Cisco\u2019s expert-level certification tier and validates candidates\u2019 expertise in network automation and software development\u2014one of the fastest growing fields in networking today. The new DevNet Expert certification allows engineers to distinguish themselves as recognized experts in NetDevOps technologies, as well as their ability to lead the IT teams of the future.\n\nListen to this episode to learn which skills are tested on the 8-hour lab exam and how you can best prepare. \n\n(3:15) Why did Cisco decide to create the Cisco DevNet Expert certification?\n(5:04) How do you determine what makes a DevNet Expert? \n(8:22) Why are there non-Cisco topics in the exam, like Opensource, Ansible and Terraform? \n(9:59) What does it mean to be a DevNet Expert? \n(13:35) Danny\u2019s experience with the DevNet Expert exam. \n(15:27) Logistic question: What do examinees do for lunch? \n(17:56) Minimal hardware requirements for study prep \n(22:30) What is the process of building the exam? \n(26:57) Grading process\u2014automated grading versus manual grading. \n(27:50) Tips to prepare for the exam. \n(30:27) Can you skip portions of the exam and go back? \n(31:27) Design portion versus hands-on portion. \n(32:27) Resources available to you during the exam. \n(35:49) Plans to release a DevNet Expert practice exam \n(37:50) How to rent rack time \n(40:25) What it takes to be an expert. \n\n \nRelated links:\nExplore the Cisco Certified DevNet Expert Certification: https://cisco.com/go/devnetexpert?dtid=opdcsnc001469\nDevNet Expert Certification Blogs: https://blogs.cisco.com/tag/devnet-expert-certification?dtid=opdcsnc001469\nFollow us: twitter.com/CiscoChampion \n\nCisco Champion Hosts\nDanny Wade (twitter.com/devnetdan), NetCraftsmen, Network Automation Engineer\nJose Bogarin, Altus Consulting, Chief Innovation Officer\nLiam Keegan (twitter.com/liamjkeegan), 24/7 Networks, Solutions Architect \n\nGuest\nHank Preston (twitter.com/hfpreston), Cisco, Principal Engineer and Lead Architect, Learning at Cisco\n\nModerator\nAmilee San Juan (twitter.com/amileesan1), Cisco, Customer Voices and Cisco Champion Program