Cisco Updates: New Exams Start Testing On February 3, 2026, Including 200-901 CCNAAUTO, 350-901 AUTOCOR, and 200-201 CCNACBR

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● 300-745 Designing Cisco Security Infrastructure

● 350-601 Implementing and Operating Cisco Data Center Core Technologies (DCCOR)

● 350-801 Implementing and Operating Cisco Collaboration Core Technologies (CLCOR)

● 300-445 Designing and Implementing Enterprise Network Assurance

● 300-415 Implementing Cisco SD-WAN Solutions (ENSDWI)

● 350-501 Implementing and Operating Cisco Service Provider Network Core Technologies

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Cisco Updates: Announced in May 2025 and effective from February 3, 2026

Cisco certifications validate skills in networking, security, collaboration, and emerging technologies. They help individuals advance their careers while ensuring organizations deploy Cisco solutions effectively. As the industry shifts toward AI-infused, automated, and cloud-native environments, Cisco has continually evolved its certifications to stay ahead.

This brings us to the landmark updates of February 2026—dubbed "A New Era for Cisco Certifications." Announced in May 2025 and effective from February 3, 2026, these changes streamline the certification structure, integrate automation as a core pillar, and emphasize AI and security, reflecting the demands of modern IT landscapes.

Key Updates in the 2026 Certification Overhaul

Five Cisco Exams Retired

● 300-535 SPAUTO (Automating and Programming Cisco Service Provider Solutions): Retired on February 2, 2026. This DevNet Specialist exam for Service Provider automation has no direct replacement in the new CCNP/CCIE Automation track.

● 300-735 SAUTO (Automating and Programming Cisco Security Solutions): Retired on February 2, 2026. This DevNet Specialist exam focused on security automation. Its skills have been integrated into updated core exams and the CCNP Automation certification.

● 300-835 CLAUTO (Automating Cisco Collaboration Solutions): Retired on February 2, 2026. This Collaboration track specialist exam was discontinued during the Collaboration v2.0 content refresh.

● 300-910 DEVOPS (Implementing DevOps Solutions and Practices using Cisco Platforms): Retired on February 2, 2026. This DevOps-focused DevNet Specialist exam was retired as part of the DevNet rebranding to the Automation track.

● 300-810 CLICA (Implementing Cisco Collaboration Applications): Retired on February 2, 2026. This key Collaboration specialist exam was fully retired, though some Collaboration core exams (like CLCOR) received updates.

Five New Cisco Exams Released

● 810-110 AITECH (Cisco AI Technical Practitioner): Released December 18, 2025. This exam leads to the standalone Cisco AI Technical Practitioner certification for professionals who apply AI in business and technical contexts (not deeply tied to traditional networking tracks).

● 300-640 DCAI (Implementing Cisco Data Center AI Infrastructure): Released February 9, 2026. This exam covers implementing AI-optimized data center infrastructure, including hardware acceleration, GPU/TPU integration, AI workload scaling, power and cooling for AI systems, and integration with Cisco data center solutions.

● 350-101 WLCOR (Implementing and Operating Cisco Wireless Core Technologies): Releasing March 19, 2026. This new core exam for the CCNP Wireless and CCIE Wireless tracks replaces the wireless portion previously covered in 350-401 ENCOR (which retires for Wireless track use after March 18, 2026).

● 300-110 WLSD (Designing Cisco Wireless Networks): Releasing March 19, 2026. This CCNP Wireless concentration exam focuses on wireless network design. It's a renamed version of the former 300-425 ENWLSD, realigned under the dedicated Wireless track.

● 300-120 WLSI (Implementing Cisco Wireless Advanced Solutions): Releasing March 19, 2026. This CCNP Wireless concentration exam covers advanced implementation and troubleshooting. It's a renamed version of the former 300-430 ENWLSI, now under the dedicated Wireless track.

DevNet Track Rebranded to Automation Certifications

The DevNet certifications, introduced in 2020 to bridge networking and software development, have been fully integrated into Cisco's flagship CC framework. This rebranding elevates automation to a primary certification pillar, recognizing its critical role in AI-era networking.

● Cisco Certified DevNet Associate becomes CCNA Automation: 200-901 has been renamed as Automating Networks Using Cisco Platforms (CCNAAUTO) exam for the CCNA Automation certification.

● Cisco Certified DevNet Professional becomes CCNP Automation, with updated exam content: The CCNP Automation certification exams have been updated, including 350-901 AUTOCOR, 300-435 ENAUTO, and 300-635 DCNAUTO exams.

● Cisco Certified DevNet Expert becomes CCIE Automation.

Cybersecurity Track Renaming for Consistency

To better align with familiar naming conventions, Cisco's cybersecurity certifications have been rebranded without altering exam content or training materials.

● Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Associate is now CCNA Cybersecurity: Understanding Cisco Cybersecurity Operations Fundamentals (200-201 CCNACBR) exam has been updated.

● Cisco Certified Cybersecurity Professional is now CCNP Cybersecurity.

Collaboration Track Modernization

The Collaboration certifications, vital for unified communications and video conferencing, received substantial updates to reflect cloud and AI integrations. Core exams such as 350-801 CLCOR, 300-815 CLACC, and 300-820 CLHCT were refreshed to version 2.0 on February 3, 2026, with the last testing date for old versions being February 2, 2026. A new specialist certification, Implementing Cisco Collaboration Cloud Customer Experience (300-825 CLCUX), was introduced to focus on cloud-based collaboration.

Why These Changes Matter and What's Next

Cisco's 2026 certification evolution is more than a rebranding—it's a strategic pivot to a "software-first" approach, where automation and AI are integral to networking success. For professionals, this means enhanced career mobility, as certifications now better mirror job market demands in cloud, DevOps, and cybersecurity. Organizations benefit from a skilled workforce ready to tackle AI-optimized networks and zero-trust security models.

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