Nokia Certified Data Center Fabric Automation with EDA Professional
Learn how Nokia EDA automates data center operations through intent-based management and event-driven automation.
Enhance your knowledge and credibility
The Nokia Certified Data Center Fabric Automation with EDA Professional is an entry-level certification that builds a foundation in network automation for modern data centers using EDA. It requires candidates to pass one exam.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Data Center Fabric Professional, students will:
Build a foundation in network automation for modern data centers
Learn to provision network nodes and deploy L2/L3 services through automation.
Detect and troubleshoot issues using queries, alarms, and deviations.
Earn your digital badge
A digital, secure, and verified indicator of accomplishments that can be managed, displayed, shared, accessed, and verified online.
How to certify
To become a Nokia Certified Data Center Fabric Automation with EDA Professional, you must pass one written exam (multiple-choice) through Pearson.
You can choose between our recommended instructor-led training or self-study materials to acquire the knowledge to pass the exam. The training is not required to attempt the exam.
- Instructor-led training offers you a mix of theoretical and hands-on experience guided by subject matter experts. You can attend a publicly scheduled open-enrolment course through live virtual delivery or schedule a private delivery.
- Self-study materials let you learn at your own pace by accessing the same course materials as our instructor-led training. You can also take advantage of optional My DCF Learning Labs to complete the same labs from the course, but it is not required to prepare for the exam.
| Multiple-choice exam | Exam number | Instructor-led | Self-Study | My DCF Learning Labs (optional) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Event-Driven Automation (EDA) Fundamentals | 4A0-D04 | Learn more | Learn more | Learn more |
Pearson administers the multiple-choice exam online or at one of its global locations.
Use our practice exam to prepare further or assess your current knowledge.
| Multiple-choice exam | Exam number | Practice exam | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Event-Driven Automation (EDA) Fundamentals | 4A0-D04 | Download | Register |
Your status will change in the Student Portal to show that you are certified. In addition, you will be able to download and print your diploma, and you will receive an email from Credly to claim your digital certification badge.
Don't let your certification lapse. All certifications in the Nokia Data Center Fabric Certification Program are valid for three years. After three years, you must recertify to ensure your designation stays current. Complete the recertification requirements below during your eligibility window to renew your certification and retain your professional designation. You can view your certification status, dates, and exam results from the Student Portal.
Three key dates to remember
Please keep these important dates in mind and organize your recertification activities around them:
- Certification date: The day your certification was awarded.
- Certification expiry date: The day your certification was awarded three years ago. Note - If you pass a recertification requirement, your certifications' expiration and termination dates will reset to the date that you wrote the exam.
- Certification termination date: The day your certification terminates if you do not successfully complete the recertification requirements within 6 months after your expiry date.
Recertification requirements
To maintain active certification status, you must successfully pass one of the recertification exams below before the certification termination date.