Certification exams
Find, register, and manage exams that lead to Nokia industry-recognized certifications
Becoming Nokia-certified, or renewing your certification, means passing written multiple-choice exams, hands-on lab exams, or both. This page covers everything you need: the exam types, the full list of exams by program, free practice exams, how to register, the badges you earn, and how to manage your exams and results.
Types of exams
Written exams
Multiple-choice exams delivered by Pearson online or at testing centers worldwide.
Format: Multiple-choice
Duration: ~90 minutes (can vary)
Price: 125 USD (with the exception of composite exams)
Lab exams
Virtual delivery with live instruction and hands-on labs.
Format: Hands-on practical
Duration: 3.5-7 hours (can vary)
Price: 650-1150 EUR (depends on duration)
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Service routing (SRC)
| Exam number | Exam name | Type | Counts toward certification | Practice exam |
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| 4A0-100 | Nokia IP Networks and Services Fundamentals | Written | NRS I | Download |
| 4A0-112 | Nokia IS-IS Routing Protocol | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-113 | Nokia OSPF Routing Protocol | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-114 | Nokia Border Gateway Protocol Fundamentals for Services | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-103 | Nokia Multiprotocol Label Switching | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-104 | Nokia Services Architecture | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-C03 | Nokia NRS II Composite Exam: IS-IS version (combines 4A0-112, 4A0-114, 4A0-103, 4A0-104) |
Written | NRS II | See above |
| 4A0-C04 | Nokia NRS II Composite Exam: OSPF version (combines 4A0-113, 4A0-114, 4A0-103, 4A0-104) |
Written | NRS II | See above |
| NRSII4A0 | Nokia NRS II Lab Exam | Lab | NRS II | What to expect |
| 4A0-116 | Nokia Segment Routing | Written | NRS II (as of March 9) | Download |
| 4A0-102 | Nokia Border Gateway Protocol for Internet Routing | Written | SRA | Download |
| 4A0-105 | Nokia Virtual Private LAN Services | Written | SRA | Download |
| 4A0-106 | Nokia Virtual Private Routed Networks | Written | SRA | Download |
| 4A0-107 | Nokia Quality of Service | Written | SRA | Download |
| 4A0-115 | Nokia Ethernet Virtual Private Network Services | Written | SRA, NRS II (as of March 9) | Download |
| 4A0-C02 | Nokia SRA Composite Exam | Written | SRA | See above |
| ASRA4A0 | Nokia SRA Lab Exam | Lab | SRA | What to expect |
| 4A0-108 | Nokia Multicast Protocols (exam retired on Sept 8, 2026) |
Data Center Fabric
NSP
Optical (ONC)
Fixed networks
| Exam number | Exam name | Type | Counts toward certification | Practice exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4A0-100 | Nokia IP Networks and Services Fundamentals | Written | NRS I | Download |
| 4A0-112 | Nokia IS-IS Routing Protocol | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-113 | Nokia OSPF Routing Protocol | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-114 | Nokia Border Gateway Protocol Fundamentals for Services | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-103 | Nokia Multiprotocol Label Switching | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-104 | Nokia Services Architecture | Written | NRS II | Download |
| 4A0-C03 | Nokia NRS II Composite Exam: IS-IS version (combines 4A0-112, 4A0-114, 4A0-103, 4A0-104) |
Written | NRS II | See above |
| 4A0-C04 | Nokia NRS II Composite Exam: OSPF version (combines 4A0-113, 4A0-114, 4A0-103, 4A0-104) |
Written | NRS II | See above |
| NRSII4A0 | Nokia NRS II Lab Exam | Lab | NRS II | What to expect |
| 4A0-116 | Nokia Segment Routing | Written | NRS II (as of March 9) | Download |
| 4A0-102 | Nokia Border Gateway Protocol for Internet Routing | Written | SRA | Download |
| 4A0-105 | Nokia Virtual Private LAN Services | Written | SRA | Download |
| 4A0-106 | Nokia Virtual Private Routed Networks | Written | SRA | Download |
| 4A0-107 | Nokia Quality of Service | Written | SRA | Download |
| 4A0-115 | Nokia Ethernet Virtual Private Network Services | Written | SRA, NRS II (as of March 9) | Download |
| 4A0-C02 | Nokia SRA Composite Exam | Written | SRA | See above |
| ASRA4A0 | Nokia SRA Lab Exam | Lab | SRA | What to expect |
| 4A0-108 | Nokia Multicast Protocols (exam retired on Sept 8, 2026) |
| Exam number | Exam name | Type | Counts toward certification | Practice exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4A0-D01 | Nokia Data Center Fabric Fundamentals | Written | Data Center Fabric Professional Data Center Fabric Network Expert SR Linux Automation Expert |
Download |
| 4A0-D03 | Nokia SR Linux EVPN and Data Center Interconnect | Written | Data Center Fabric Network Expert | Download |
| DCFNE-LE | Nokia Data Center Fabric Network Expert Lab Exam | Lab | Data Center Fabric Network Expert | What to expect |
| DCFAE-LE | Nokia SR Linux Automation Expert Lab Exam | Lab | SR Linux Automation Expert | What to expect |
| 4A0-D04 | Nokia Event-Driven Automation (EDA) Fundamentals | Written | Data Center Fabric Automation with EDA Professional | Download |
| Exam number | Exam name | Type | Counts toward certification | Practice exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4A0-AI1 | Nokia NSP IP Network Automation Professional Composite Exam | Written | Certified NSP IP Network Automation Professional | Download |
| Exam number | Exam name | Type | Counts toward certification | Practice exam |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4A0-F10 | Nokia Fixed Networks Fundamentals | Written | Fixed Networks Professional Fixed Networks Altiplano Administration Specialist Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist Fixed Networks Altiplano Automation Expert |
Download |
| 4A0-F11 | Nokia Altiplano Access Controller Administration | Written | Fixed Networks Altiplano Administration Specialist | Download |
| 4A0-F12 | Nokia Fixed Access Networks Operations Composite | Written | Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist | Download |
| FANOS-LE | Nokia Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist Lab Exam | Lab | Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist | What to expect |
| 4A0-F13 | Nokia Fixed Networks Altiplano Automation Expert Composite | Written | Fixed Networks Altiplano Automation Expert | Download |
| 4A0-F14 | Nokia Wi-Fi Operations with Corteca Cloud | Written | Fixed Networks Wi-Fi Specialist | Download |
| AUR-100 | Aurelis Optical LAN Installation, Operation, and Administration | Written | N/A | Download |
How to register for an exam
Written and lab exams are booked through different channels. Pick the one that matches your exam.
Written exams
Nokia written exams are delivered by Pearson. You can take exams online from anywhere or at global test sites in person. All exams are offered in English only.
Existing participants log in
Log in to the Nokia Student Portal using your Nokia Account credentials:
New participant account creation
Step 1 - Create a Nokia login (**Nokia employees: use your CSL/CIP to log in and skip to Step 2)
You need a Nokia login to access the Student Portal. You may already have an account to access other Nokia services. If you don’t have an account, create one using the button below, and choose New User? to get started.
A. Customer/Partner/Supplier access (Skip to part B. Guest Access if you are neither)
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Fill in the registration form using your business email address only
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Get the One Time Password from your email and continue (check your spam folder in case it was sent there)
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Select “Support Portal” under Access Selection
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Select your Company name. If you cannot find your company name from the list, select “Load Others” and the country. If you still cannot find it, select “Other” and input your company name or go to Guest Access instructions below.
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Add your Nokia contact person's email address. If you do not know it, use ni.learningservices@nokia.com
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Complete the remaining steps and submit
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It may take up to 2 business days to approve your account. If you have issues creating your account, contact portal.support@nokia.com
B. Guest Access
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Fill in the registration form
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Get the One Time Password from your email and continue (check your spam folder in case it was sent there)
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Select “Training Portal” under Access Selection
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Select “Guest Only” under Service Selection
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Fill in the registration form using ni.learningservices@nokia.com as your Nokia Contact Person.
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Complete the form and submit
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It may take up to 2 business days to approve your account. If you have issues creating your account, contact portal.support@nokia.com
Step 2 - Activate your Student Portal account
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To activate your account, go to https://nokia.useclarus.com/. You will be prompted to log in using your Nokia login (created in Step 1)
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Validate your personal information
Step 3 – Written exam registration
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Once logged into your Student Portal account, you can schedule written exams with Pearson VUE using the steps below:
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Select “Exam Registration” from the menu on the left
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Select the exam and follow the remaining steps
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Lab exams
Nokia written exams are delivered by Pearson. You can take exams online from anywhere or at global test sites in person. All exams are offered in English only.
Existing participants log in
Log in to the Nokia Student Portal using your Nokia Account credentials:
New participant account creation
Step 1 - Create a Nokia login (**Nokia employees: use your CSL/CIP to log in and skip to Step 2)
You need a Nokia login to access the Student Portal. You may already have an account to access other Nokia services. If you don’t have an account, create one using the button below, and choose New User? to get started.
A. Customer/Partner/Supplier access (Skip to part B. Guest Access if you are neither)
-
Fill in the registration form using your business email address only
-
Get the One Time Password from your email and continue (check your spam folder in case it was sent there)
-
Select “Support Portal” under Access Selection
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Select your Company name. If you cannot find your company name from the list, select “Load Others” and the country. If you still cannot find it, select “Other” and input your company name or go to Guest Access instructions below.
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Add your Nokia contact person's email address. If you do not know it, use ni.learningservices@nokia.com
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Complete the remaining steps and submit
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It may take up to 2 business days to approve your account. If you have issues creating your account, contact portal.support@nokia.com
B. Guest Access
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Fill in the registration form
-
Get the One Time Password from your email and continue (check your spam folder in case it was sent there)
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Select “Training Portal” under Access Selection
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Select “Guest Only” under Service Selection
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Fill in the registration form using ni.learningservices@nokia.com as your Nokia Contact Person.
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Complete the form and submit
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It may take up to 2 business days to approve your account. If you have issues creating your account, contact portal.support@nokia.com
Step 2 - Activate your Student Portal account
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To activate your account, go to https://nokia.useclarus.com/. You will be prompted to log in using your Nokia login (created in Step 1)
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Validate your personal information
Step 3 – Written exam registration
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Once logged into your Student Portal account, you can schedule written exams with Pearson VUE using the steps below:
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Select “Exam Registration” from the menu on the left
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Select the exam and follow the remaining steps
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Nokia delivers lab exams virtually. Candidates must have completed the necessary prerequisites to register for a lab exam. Once candidates complete the exam prerequisites, they must purchase a lab exam (Employees are exempt). After payment, candidates can select an available exam date on the registration site (requires a Nokia Account).
Virtual lab exam requirements and delivery:
All exams are proctored live by a Nokia virtual proctor. Candidates must confirm they can meet the requirements below, and will then be asked to schedule a pre-test session.
- A webcam and a microphone.
- A computer with a minimum of 4 Mbps end-to-end connection (wired network connections preferred).
- Windows 11
- Candidates must have administrative privileges on the computer to download two applications, including and the ExamPlayer image (17.5 GB), and have at least 60 GB of free hard disk space.
- 12 GB of RAM (6GB dedicated to the VMware Workstation application).
- Hardware virtualization support at the CPU level on the PC (Intel VTx).
Cancellation policy
Please note that our cancellation/rescheduling policy requires 15 days notice before your lab exam. If you do not do so within this period, you will be charged the full amount of the exam fee and will be required to pay again to reschedule.
If you would like to cancel/reschedule your exam, please visit My Lab Exam Dashboard.