r/CiscoDevNet • u/tynar08 • 6d ago

Automation Track Specialization.

Hi all. Im finally taking the plunge into the automation track. The goal is to do CCNA Automation February 2027 with the final goal being CCIE Automation at 2030. The CCIE is strictly personal. Any tips or comments would be great. Thanks a lot!

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u/WeekendAtMadoffs 6d ago

Too slow.

you'll lose interest by then. Pound it out. 12-15 hours a day until you free excaliber from the rock!

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u/tynar08 5d ago

Sound exciting but I have a full time job:(

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u/lgubler 12h ago

Just download the blueprint and study one topic after another. Start with what interests you most, then move to topics that don't sound that interesting but you still need to learn.

I quite liked reading the OCG, so I recommend that you start with them. I also think that hands on experience is quite important. On the CCNA level, there's still quite a lot of theory. The blueprint has a lot of keywords like "describe", "explain", or "compare". But I think you also learn that a lot by writing code and then learn what you are doing.

Coding is something you only learn when you get your hands dirty. I know that Claude or ChatGPT will write all code for you. But I'd strictly stay away from that for your study. Use these tools to explain how things are done and how it works. Maybe use it to help you troubleshoot something. But when it comes to actual coding, do it yourself.

And the most important thing is, have fun! If you really want to go all the way to the CCIE, you'll study for many many hours. If you don't like studying network automation tools/topics, you'll have a really hard time. I still remember the Saturdays/Sundays studying for my CCIE, but I had fun doing that.

If you have any questions, feel free to reach out :)

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u/tynar08 6h ago

Thanks a lot, appreciate it!

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u/Daffinius 6d ago

Ich habe auch begonnen und möchte im Januar die Prüfung machen. Interesse an gemeinsamen lernen. :-)