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Designing, Deploying, and Managing Network Automation Systems exam price, length, validity and renewal

Cisco · Professional · 350-901 AUTOCOR · $400 · 120 min · valid 3 years

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Checked Sep 25, 2026 on Cisco's page
Price$400 per attempt, US list priceUSD list price; Cisco Learning Credits also accepted
Length120 min
FormatProctored written exam, pass/fail
Valid for3 years
RenewalRecertify the Specialist certification within three years with 40 Continuing Education credits or a qualifying exam (CCNP needs 80 CE credits).
PrerequisitesNone stated
LevelProfessional (Cisco calls it Professional core (also CCIE Automation core))
DeliveryOnline proctored or in person at a Pearson VUE test centre
LanguagesEnglish, Japanese
Sourcecisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/autocor.htmlLast checked Sep 25, 2026

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About this exam

Core exam for CCNP Automation and CCIE Automation (v2.0); covers infrastructure as code, operations, and AI in automation.

What the official page says
  • Price: "$US400, or use Cisco Learning Credits"
  • Duration: "is a 120-minute exam"
  • Validity: "Valid for: 3 years"

Most Cisco certifications stay active for three years and renew with Continuing Education credits, a retake of the exam, or a higher-level exam; CCST certifications earned on or after 2025-07-15 last five years.

After a failed written exam wait five calendar days (30 days after a failed expert lab or practical exam), and wait 180 days before retaking a passed exam with the same number.

Cisco policy
Also read: cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/automation/ccnp-automation/index.html, cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/certifications/automation/ccie-automation/exams-and-training.html, cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/list.html, cisco.com/site/us/en/learn/training-certifications/exams/policies.html

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