Nokia Certified NSP IP Network Automation Professional
Learn the foundations of IP network automation and how Nokia’s Network Services Platform (NSP) drives automation using programmable APIs, workflows and intent-based networking.
Be one of the first NSP IP Network Automation Professionals
The Nokia Certified NSP IP Network Automation Professional is a foundational certification focused on developing your automation skills using programmable APIs, workflows and intent-based networking.
Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the NSP IP Network Automation Professional, students will:
Learn about the NSP technologies that enable software-defined networking (SDN) and network automation
Understand how NSP automates network operations with powerful application programming interfaces (API) to consume and monitor network resources
Learn how to design and manage workflows to automate network operations
Understand the concepts and procedures of intent design and management
Earn a digital badge
Digital, secure, and verified indicators of accomplishments that can be managed, displayed, shared, accessed, and verified online.
How to certify
To become a Nokia Certified NSP IP Network Automation Professional, you must pass one written exam through Pearson Vue.
| Exam name | Exam number | Exam price (USD) | Practice exam | Registration |
| Nokia NSP IP Network Automation Professional Composite Exam | 4A0-AI1 | $125 | Coming soon | Learn more |
You can choose between web-based or instructor-led training to learn the relevant knowledge required to pass your exam.
Choose your preferred method or a blend of both.
Web-based training:
| Course name | Duration | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Technology Fundamentals Overview | 2 hours | Register |
| NSP Programmable Network Automation | 2 hours | Register |
| NSP Workflow Design and Management | 2 hours | Register |
| NSP Intent Design and Management | 2 hours | Register |
| Nokia NSP IP Network Automation Professional Certification eLearning Bundle | 8 hours (combines the 4 courses above) | Register |
Instructor-led training:
| Course name | Duration | Registration |
|---|---|---|
| NSP Technology Fundamentals Overview (only available in web-based training) | 2 hours | Register |
| NSP Programmable Network Automation | 2 days | Register |
| NSP Workflow Design and Management | 2 days | Register |
| NSP Intent Design and Management | 2 days | Register |
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 |
Exam price |
Practice exam |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
4A0-AI1 |
$125 |
Coming soon |
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 the recertification exam below before the certification termination date.