Nokia Certified Data Center Fabric Professional
Learn the essentials of data center networking with Nokia’s SR Linux
Enhance your knowledge and credibility
The Nokia Data Center Fabric Professional is an entry-level certification focused on understanding modern data center networking essentials and Nokia SR Linux. It requires candidates to pass one exam.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Data Center Fabric Professional, students will:
Develop modern data center networking architectures using layer 3 and BGP for routing.
Learn the Nokia SR Linux architecture, 7220/7250 IXR routers, the Fabric Services System, and Zero Touch Provisioning (ZTP).
Configure and verify interfaces and routing protocols with SR Linux CLI along with other SR Linux logging, monitoring, and filtering tools.
Earn your digital badge
Validate your expertise
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 Data Center Fabric Professional, you must pass one written exam (multiple-choice) through Pearson VUE.
| Exam name | Exam number | Exam price (USD) | Practice exam | Registration |
| Nokia Data Center Fabric Fundamentals | 4A0-D01 | $125 | Download | Learn more |
You can choose between instructor-led training, web-based training or self-study course materials to learn the relevant knowledge required to pass your exam.
Choose the best method to fit your learning style.
Instructor-led:
Attend a publicly scheduled open-enrolment course through live virtual delivery, at a Nokia facility, or schedule a private delivery.
| Course name | Duration | Registration |
| Nokia Data Center Fabric Fundamentals | 4 days | Register now |
Web-based:
Get access to the web-based on-demand training:
| Course name | Duration | Registration |
| Nokia Data Center Fabric Fundamentals | 4 hours | Learn more |
Self-study course materials:
Get access to the digital course materials for self-study.
| Course materials for self-study | Purchase |
| Nokia Data Center Fabric Fundamentals | Learn more |
Test your skills by taking a practice exam. Earn your certification by passing one written exam. Written exams are administered by Pearson Vue either online or at one of their global locations.
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Exam name |
Exam number |
Practice exam |
Registration |
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4A0-D01 |
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 SRC 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.