Given my role in supporting technical education over the last 10 years, I\u2019m often asked <\/span>one <\/span>question: \u201cWhat should I be learning?\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n

My answer: Follow the <\/span>\u201c<\/span>A<\/span>\u201d<\/span> t<\/span>echnologies<\/span>:<\/span> APIs, <\/span>a<\/span>utomation, <\/span>a<\/span>Read more on Cisco Blogs<\/span><\/p>\n

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Given my role in supporting technical education over the last 10 years, I\u2019m often asked one question: \u201cWhat should I be learning?\u201d<\/p>\n

My answer: Follow the \u201cA\u201d technologies: APIs, automation, applications, and now artificial intelligence (AI).<\/p>\n

Given the recent emergence of observability as a capability for employability, the \u201cA\u201d I recommend to network engineers, DevOps practitioners, and IT professionals is assurance.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

What is network assurance?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

For those new to assurance, its power lies in its ability to detect network anomalies and provide insights on remediation before those anomalies escalate into serious problems. This capability drives the demand for assurance\u2014most importantly, how and when engineers can use this new data and insights to make decisions.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As modern network infrastructure grows increasingly complex, demands on the network change and become more challenging. As such, the ability to look at the network stack \u2014 from the top down and<\/em> the bottom up \u2014 is a requirement for high-performing networks and applications. That\u2019s why network assurance has emerged as a critical skill. Network assurance is the practice of predictively addressing potential issues, optimizing network operations, and aligning network performance with business objectives. Cisco has tools that support this function, including Cisco ThousandEyes.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Rev Up to Recert: Network Assurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The criticality of these skills and the value they present to organizations across the globe are the reasons we\u2019ve announced our new Enterprise Network Assurance Specialist certification<\/a> (launching May 20, 2024) and selected the Leveraging Cisco Intent-based Networking DNA Assurance | DNAAS Learning Path for our new Rev Up\u202fto Recert free training offer. Rev Up to Recert is a program where you can access premium learning for a limited time, with active Cisco Certification holders gaining the added benefit of accumulating Cisco Continuing Education (CE) credits for free.<\/p>\n

For those who want to learn how to leverage monitoring tools,\u00a0automate operations,\u00a0improve security, and increase the overall efficiency of the network and network teams, this\u00a0is a fantastic opportunity:<\/p>\n

Rev Up to Recert: Network Assurance gives you free access to the Leveraging Cisco Intent-based Networking DNA Assurance | DNAAS Learning Path in Cisco U. from April 1\u00a0 to May 6, 2024. And, if you are actively Cisco Certified, the\u00a0DNAAS Learning Path<\/a> is eligible for 16 CE credits you can apply towards completing your recertification requirements.<\/p>\n

Cisco DNA Assurance (now called Cisco Catalyst Assurance) exemplifies this next frontier in network management skills, making the DNAAS Learning Path an excellent primer for the new Enterprise Network Assurance certification. <\/p>\n

What you\u2019ll learn<\/strong><\/h3>\n

In the DNAAS Learning Path, you\u2019ll be putting theory into practice, learning how advanced AI\/ML features within Cisco Catalyst Assurance enable engineers to isolate the root cause of a problem and take appropriate actions to quickly resolve the issue. In addition to building fundamental assurance skills, you\u2019ll\u00a0also build skills to use monitoring, insights, and data to streamline network operations.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

These days, given the rapid pace of innovation and invention, the need to continue learning is as omnipresent as it is overwhelming; knowing what to learn can be a skill in and of itself. And knowledge isn\u2019t just power \u2014 it\u2019s a survival tool in the tech jungle. As we wade through the alphabet soup of \u201cA\u201d technologies, I hope assurance rises to the top of your list for learning. <\/p>\n

Here\u2019s to transforming a challenge into an opportunity, one \u201cA\u201d at a time. Hope to see you revving up your learning and recertification journey this month during Rev Up to Recert: Network Assurance! Leave me a comment below if you\u2019ll be revving up this month with the Cisco learning community. And if you are currently Cisco Certified, let me know which certification you\u2019re revving up to recertify. Thanks for reading!<\/p>\n

Rev Up to Recert: Network Assurance<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Get free access to the <\/strong>Leveraging Cisco Intent-based Networking DNA Assurance | DNAAS Learning Path.<\/strong><\/h3>\n

Available April 1 \u2013 May 6, 2024. <\/strong>Get started now<\/a><\/strong><\/h3>\n

Meet ENNA, the New Cisco Enterprise Network Assurance (ENNA) Specialist Certification<\/a><\/p>\n