We have been observing a lots talk about SDN (and flavours), programmability , APIs, Automation, and so on. Cisco is launching new Certifications embracing a new Era of Software. So stay relevant! You can read the full article here https://learningnetwork.cisco.com/blogs/talking-tech-with-cisco/2017/04/06/new-certifications-and-training-to-meet-the-needs-of-today-s-digitized-businesses