Learn the programming skills network engineers need to automate repetitive tasks and interact with modern network infrastructure. This four-day course introduces Python and practical programming concepts in a networking context.
Delegates work with variables, data structures, functions, files, APIs and network-focused automation tasks, providing a practical bridge from traditional network administration to programmability.

Course Schedule
4 days
8:00am - 4:00pm
Online Live
£2,895 per delegate
4 days
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online Live
£2,895 per delegate
4 days
8:00am - 4:00pm
Online Live
£2,895 per delegate
4 days
9:00am - 5:00pm
Online Live
£2,895 per delegate
4 days
8:00am - 4:00pm
Online Live
£2,895 per delegate
Course Code: PRNE
Duration: 4 days
Course Overview
Programming for Network Engineers introduces Python and core programming techniques through examples relevant to network professionals. The course focuses on building scripts that can process data, interact with systems and support network automation.
No extensive software development background is required, making it a practical starting point for engineers moving towards automation.
Target Audience
- Network engineers and administrators
- Infrastructure engineers
- Network operations professionals
- Engineers preparing for automation-focused Cisco training
Course Objectives
- Understand Python syntax and programming fundamentals.
- Use variables, collections and control structures.
- Create functions and reusable scripts.
- Read, write and process files and structured data.
- Interact with APIs and network services.
- Automate common network engineering tasks.
Course Content
- Python fundamentals
- Data types and collections
- Conditions, loops and functions
- Files and exception handling
- JSON and structured data
- HTTP and REST APIs
- Network automation examples
- Script testing and troubleshooting
Note - This course is delivered via our training partner Global Knowledge.
Public Schedule
Private Virtual Training (Teams / Zoom)
N/A
Private Onsite Training (at your offices)
N/A
Note
All prices exclude VAT at 20%.
VAT registration number: 450 4347 14
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