Mastering Python Network Automation

Streamline IT operations and boost your networking efficiency with this hands-on Python network automation course. Learn how to automate repetitive network tasks, manage devices at scale, and integrate Python scripting into your infrastructure workflow. Whether you’re a network engineer, systems admin, or DevOps professional, this course gives you the tools to master automation using Python and real-world networking tools.

What You’ll Learn

• Python scripting essentials for network engineers
• Working with SSH and network device APIs (RESTCONF, NETCONF)
• Automating configurations with tools like NAPALM and Netmiko
• Using Python for real-time network monitoring and troubleshooting
• Building scalable automation scripts and schedulers
• Integrating automation with Ansible and other DevOps tools
• Deploying network automation in enterprise environments

Requirements

• Basic knowledge of networking concepts (IP, routing, VLANs, etc.)
• Familiarity with Python fundamentals
• Access to a lab environment or network simulation tool (like Cisco Packet Tracer, GNS3, or EVE-NG)

Course Description

This Python network automation course is designed for IT professionals who want to eliminate manual, error-prone tasks and replace them with scalable, automated solutions. Using Python, you’ll learn how to connect to routers and switches, automate configuration changes, query device statuses, and implement robust network monitoring tools.

The course also dives into essential libraries like Netmiko, NAPALM, and Paramiko, enabling seamless interaction with network hardware. You’ll apply your skills in practical labs and scripting projects that simulate real-world networking challenges. In addition, you’ll explore how Python integrates with modern DevOps practices through tools like Ansible and Jenkins.

By the end of the course, you’ll have built a solid foundation in Python-based network automation—ready to apply in enterprise networks, cloud infrastructure, or hybrid environments.

About the Instructor

Led by certified network engineers and automation experts, this course emphasizes practical, real-world scenarios and problem-solving strategies. You’ll benefit from years of hands-on experience distilled into clear, actionable lessons.

Explore These Valuable Resources

• Kirk Byers’ Python for Network Engineers
• Cisco DevNet Network Automation Learning Labs
• Ansible for Network Automation

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