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Nokia exams come in two formats: written and practical lab exams. Written exams are administered by our test delivery partner, Pearson Vue, and practical lab exams are available directly through Nokia in a virtual format. Written exams can be taken in any order, and practical lab exams require all prerequisite written exams to be successfully completed.
Written exams
Nokia written exams are delivered through Pearson VUE. Exams are offered online and at global test sites in a secure and proctored environment. Written exams can be attempted in any order. All exams are offered in English only. If candidates fail to pass a written exam, there is no waiting period required before retaking the exam and no limit on how many times an exam can be rewritten. It may take up to five (5) business days for Nokia to receive an exam result from the test center. Once Nokia has received the result for your exam, we will send you your result and post it to your Student Portal page.
The Student Portal lets program participants manage exams online through a single portal. This includes scheduling, rescheduling, and cancelling exams. For more information on scheduling, see the Nokia Learning Services Written Exam Registration Guide.
Practical lab exams
Nokia written exams are delivered through Pearson VUE. Exams are offered online and at global test sites in a secure and proctored environment. Written exams can be attempted in any order. All exams are offered in English only. If candidates fail to pass a written exam, there is no waiting period required before retaking the exam and no limit on how many times an exam can be rewritten. It may take up to five (5) business days for Nokia to receive an exam result from the test center. Once Nokia has received the result for your exam, we will send you your result and post it to your Student Portal page.
The Student Portal lets program participants manage exams online through a single portal. This includes scheduling, rescheduling, and cancelling exams. For more information on scheduling, see the Nokia Learning Services Written Exam Registration Guide.
Candidates become eligible for lab exams after successfully completing all required written exams. Lab exams are delivered virtually online directly with Nokia. The specific prerequisites for each practical lab exam are outlined below. If a candidate fails a lab exam, they must wait at least one month before retaking it.
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Exam name |
Exam number |
Exam price (US) |
Practice exams |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4A0-205 |
$125 |
Mandatory exams
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Exam name |
Exam number |
Exam price |
Practice exams |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Optical Networking Fundamentals | 4A0-205 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Optical Network Management with WaveSuite NOC | 4A0-210 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Optical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting | 4A0-265 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Optical Network Services Expert Lab Exam | ONSE-LE | €900 | N/A | Learn more |
Available electives
(only one selection is required)
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Exam name |
Exam number |
Exam price |
Practice exam |
Registration |
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4A0-220 |
$125 US | |||
| Nokia Integrated Packet Transport over WDM | 4A0-230 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Optical Transport for Mobile Services | 4A0-240 | $125 US |
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Learn more |
Mandatory exams
| Exam name | Exam number |
Exam price |
Practice exams | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Fundamentals of Optical Network Design | 4A0-250 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Advanced Optical Network Design | 4A0-255 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Optical Network Design Expert Lab Exam | ONDE-LE | €650 | N/A | Learn more |
Mandatory exams
| Exam name | Exam number |
Exam price |
Practice exams | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Fundamentals of Optical Network Design | 4A0-250 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Advanced Optical Network Design | 4A0-255 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Advanced Optical Network Management with NFM-T | 4A0-260 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Optical Network Architect Lab Exam | ONCA-LE | €1150 | N/A | Learn more |
Elective exams (choose one)
| Exam name | Exam number |
Exam price |
Practice exams | Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Optical Diagnostics and Troubleshooting | 4A0-265 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia GMPLS-controlled Optical Networks | 4A0-220 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Integrated Packet Transport over WDM | 4A0-230 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Optical Transport for Mobile Services | 4A0-240 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
Mandatory exams
|
Exam name |
Exam number |
Exam price |
Practice exams |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nokia Optical Networking Fundamentals | 4A0-205 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Nokia Optical Network Management with WaveSuite NOC | 4A0-210 | $125 US | Download | Learn more |
| Automation of Optical Networks within the Nokia Ecosystem | 4A0-215 | $125 US | Coming soon | Learn more |
Written exams
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Exam name |
Exam number |
Exam price |
Practice exams |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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4A0-205 |
$125 US |
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4A0-210 |
$125 US |
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| Automation of Optical Networks within the Nokia Ecosystem | 4A0-215 | $125 US | Coming soon | Learn more |
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4A0-220 |
$125 US |
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4A0-230 |
$125 US |
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4A0-240 |
$125 US |
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|
4A0-250 |
$125 US |
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4A0-255 |
$125 US |
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4A0-260 |
$125 US |
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4A0-265 |
$125 US |
Practical lab exam(s)
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Practical lab exam |
Exam number |
Exam price |
Prerequisite(s) |
Registration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
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ONSE-LE |
€900 |
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ONDE-LE |
€650 |
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ONCA-LE |
€1150 |
