Exam Overview

The 300-435 ENAUTO exam is a professional-level concentration exam in the CCNP Enterprise and CCNP Automation certification path. Passing earns the Cisco Certified Automation Specialist - Enterprise Automation and Programmability certification and satisfies an applicable concentration exam requirement.

• Exam Code: 300-435 ENAUTO v2.0
• Level: Professional-level concentration and Specialist certification exam
• Duration: 90 minutes. Available language(s): English and Japanese.
• Passing Score: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Grading and Results: Cisco uses pass/fail grading and states that results are available online within 48 hours.

Exam Structure

The 300-435 ENAUTO exam follows five weighted domains covering automation foundations, device-level automation, controller-based automation, operations, and AI in automation.

• Question Types: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Number of Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.
• Hands-On Questions: Not officially disclosed by the certification provider.

Exam Policies

Before completing ENAUTO exam registration, review Cisco certification policies, Pearson VUE identification rules, the Cisco candidate agreement, and the appointment terms.

• Rescheduling: Online Proctored exams can be rescheduled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be rescheduled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Cancellation: Online Proctored exams can be cancelled up to 30 minutes before check-in. Test Center exams can be cancelled up to 48 hours before the scheduled appointment.
• Retake Policy: After failing a Professional- or Specialist-level written exam, wait five calendar days, beginning the next day, before retaking it.
• Retake Fee: A retake normally requires the full ENAUTO exam fee unless a valid safeguard, voucher, or promotion provides different terms.

Certification Validity and Renewal Options

Passing the 300-435 ENAUTO exam earns the Cisco Certified Automation Specialist - Enterprise Automation and Programmability certification and starts Cisco's active certification cycle.

• Validity: Cisco Specialist certifications remain active for three years from the date earned.
• Renewal Options: Renew by earning 40 Continuing Education credits or completing an eligible Cisco exam pathway under the current recertification policy.

Exam Fee

• Base Fee: The official ENAUTO exam fee is USD 300, excluding applicable taxes. Eligible Cisco Learning Credits may be redeemed during scheduling.
• Taxes: Local taxes, currency conversion, and regional checkout rules may affect the final ENAUTO certification cost. The payable amount is shown during registration.
• Example (India): Candidates in India are subject to 18% GST, bringing the total exam fee to USD 354 (USD 300 + USD 54 GST).

Prerequisites

Cisco publishes no formal prerequisite for the 300-435 ENAUTO exam. To earn CCNP Enterprise, candidates must pass the 350-401 ENCOR core exam and one eligible concentration exam.

• Candidates should understand Python, JSON, XML, YAML, Git, APIs, YANG models, NETCONF, RESTCONF, Ansible, Jinja2, Cisco IOS XE, Cisco Catalyst Center, Cisco Catalyst SD-WAN, Cisco Meraki, Cisco ISE, Cisco ThousandEyes, and telemetry.
• Preparation should combine the official ENAUTO syllabus with practical experience designing, implementing, automating, monitoring, or troubleshooting the technologies represented in the current blueprint.
• Cisco's official learning resources are recommended preparation for the 300-435 ENAUTO exam, but completing a specific course is not an exam prerequisite.

Exam Topics

The official ENAUTO syllabus v2.0 covers the following weighted domains:

• Network Automation Foundation - 10%: OpenConfig, IETF, and native YANG models; NETCONF and RESTCONF; JSON and XML payload construction; YANG Suite, pyang, and RFC 8340 module-tree interpretation.
• Device-Level Network Automation - 25%: Python with Netmiko, ncclient, and RESTCONF; Ansible; Day 0 provisioning; NETCONF, RESTCONF, and YANG troubleshooting; EEM, Guest Shell, and on-box Python.
• Controller-Based Network Automation - 30%: Day 0 workflows, Python, advanced Jinja2 templates, Ansible, security policy enforcement, compliance monitoring, segmentation, and REST API troubleshooting.
• Operations - 20%: Cisco platform APIs for testing and validation, topology simulation, software-version management, network-health monitoring, IOS XE model-driven telemetry subscriptions, and webhook monitoring.
• AI in Automation - 15%: AI in controller platforms, AI-assisted code development, security risks in AI-based automation, and constructing a Python FastMCP server that supplies network information to an AI agent.
• Named Technology Scope: Cisco identifies IOS XE, Meraki, Catalyst Center, Catalyst SD-WAN, Identity Services Engine, and ThousandEyes within the current blueprint.

Intended Audience

The 300-435 ENAUTO exam is designed for professionals who design, automate, implement, operate, monitor, or support modern enterprise networks, including:

• Enterprise Network Automation Engineers
• Network Programmability Engineers
• DevOps and NetDevOps Professionals
• Cisco IOS XE Engineers
• Infrastructure Automation Specialists
• Software-Defined Networking Engineers
• CCNP Enterprise and Automation Candidates

Career Opportunities

Passing the 300-435 ENAUTO exam supports specialist roles aligned with the knowledge and practical skills in the current blueprint, including:

• Enterprise Network Automation Engineer
• Network Programmability Engineer
• NetDevOps Engineer
• Infrastructure Automation Engineer
• Network Reliability Engineer
• Enterprise Automation Consultant

Average Salary (Approximate)

Cisco does not publish salary data for ENAUTO credential holders. The ranges below use current employment-market estimates for Network Engineers or closely related infrastructure roles. Salaries vary by experience, employer, location, job role, and industry.

• U.S.: Approximately USD 69,256-190,204 per year for Network Engineers (Indeed, July 2026).
• India: Approximately INR 369,999-811,875 per year for Network Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• United Kingdom: Approximately GBP 34,579-50,977 per year for Infrastructure Network Engineers (Glassdoor, July 2026).
• UAE: Approximately AED 60,000-252,000 per year in total pay for Network Engineers in Dubai, based on the published monthly range (Glassdoor, July 2026).

Exam Delivery Options

During ENAUTO exam registration, candidates can review the delivery methods available for the 300-435 appointment and their location.

• Pearson VUE Test Center - Take the exam in a proctored environment at an authorized Pearson VUE test center, subject to local availability.
• Online Proctored Exam (OnVUE) - Cisco written certification exams, including 300-435, can be taken online, subject to country availability, system requirements, and the appointment options shown during scheduling.
• Online Exam Rules: Run the required system test, use an approved computer with webcam and microphone, present acceptable identification, maintain a clear private workspace, and remain under live-proctor supervision.
• Test Center Rules: Arrive according to the appointment instructions, bring the required identification, store prohibited items, accept Cisco's candidate agreement, and follow all check-in and proctor directions.

Exam Registration

Follow these steps to complete ENAUTO exam registration:

• Open Cisco's official exam scheduling portal and sign in with the Cisco account linked to the certification profile.
• Select the 300-435 ENAUTO exam and choose an available Pearson VUE test center or OnVUE online-proctored appointment, where offered.
• Confirm the exam language, date, time, delivery method, identification requirements, and the rescheduling and cancellation terms shown with the booking.
• Pay the ENAUTO exam fee, apply an eligible voucher, or redeem Cisco Learning Credits, then save the appointment confirmation.

After Passing the Exam

After passing the 300-435 ENAUTO exam, review the pass/fail result and certification record in Cisco CertMetrics.

• Passing earns the Cisco Certified Automation Specialist - Enterprise Automation and Programmability certification and satisfies an applicable concentration requirement.
• Use Cisco CertMetrics to access exam history, score reports, certificates, transcripts, certification logos, and the credential's expiration information.
• To earn CCNP Enterprise, also pass the current 350-401 ENCOR core exam within Cisco's applicable written-exam validity window.

Why the 300-435 ENAUTO Exam Is Worth It

• Earns the Cisco Certified Automation Specialist - Enterprise Automation and Programmability certification
• Satisfies an applicable concentration requirement
• Validates current Cisco enterprise networking expertise
• Demonstrates focused knowledge aligned with the official ENAUTO syllabus