Nokia Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II) Certification
Acquire Nokia IP/MPLS service routing expertise.
Become a Network Routing Specialist II
The Nokia Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II) certification builds on the foundational knowledge established in the NRS I certification.
The goal of NRS II training is to provide students with a strong foundation in the core aspects of Nokia service routing including the Internet Routing Protocol (IRP), IP/MPLS networks, and implementing Nokia layer 2 and layer 3 services.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Network Routing Specialist I, students will:
Acquire a thorough working knowledge of IP routing protocols, IP/MPLS protocols and networking, VPN and VPLS services, basic OAM techniques, and various resiliency techniques
Understand the Nokia network and services architecture and how to utilize it for delivering residential and business communication services.
Earn your digital badge
A digital, secure, and verified indicator of accomplishments that can be managed, displayed, shared, accessed, and verified online.
Are you eligible for exemptions?
If you have already received an IP knowledge certification by one of the organizations identified here, and your certification is still valid, you may receive credit towards prerequisite IP Routing exams in the Nokia Service Routing Certification program.
How to certify
The NRS II certification requires candidates to pass four written exams plus one practical lab exam. Alternatively, candidates can choose to write a composite exam that includes all four written exams in one. There are two composite exam versions, one for IS-IS and one for OSPF; only one is required.
Composite Written Exams
| Exam Name | Exam Number |
| NRS II Composite Exam: IS-IS version or NRS II Composite Exam: OSPF version | 4A0-C03 or 4A0-C04 |
Written Exams
| Exam Name | Exam Number |
| Nokia IS-IS Routing Protocol or Nokia OSPF Routing Protocol | 4A0-112 or 4A0-113 |
| Nokia Border Gateway Protocol Fundamentals for Services | 4A0-114 |
| Nokia Multiprotocol Label Switching | 4A0-103 |
| Nokia Services Architecture | 4A0-104 |
Practical Lab Exam
| Exam Name | Exam Number |
| Nokia NRS II Lab Exam | NRSII4A0 |
You can choose between instructor-led or self-study course materials. Each instructor-led course our self-study course materials below will prepare you for the written exam with the same name. The workshops are designed to prepare you for the lab 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 IS-IS Routing Protocol | 3 days | Register |
| Nokia OSPF Routing Protocol | 3 days | Register |
| Nokia Border Gateway Protocol Fundamentals for Services | 2 days | Register |
| Nokia Multiprotocol Label Switching | 5 days | Register |
| Nokia Services Architecture | 4 days | Register |
Workshops:
| Workshop Name | Duration | Registration |
| Nokia NRS II Lab Workshop - Version A | 1 day | Register |
| Nokia NRS II Lab Workshop - Version B | 1 day | Register |
Self-Study Course Materials:
Get access to the digital course material for self-study at your own pace.
Now it's time to test out your skills. Written exams are administered by PearsonVue either online or at one of their global locations.
Practical exams are administered at Nokia locations worldwide.
Before writing your exams, prepare yourself by reviewing the practice exams or review what to expect in the lab exams.
| Exam Name | Exam number | Practice exam | Registration |
| Nokia IS-IS Routing Protocol | 4A0-112 | Coming soon | Register now |
| Nokia OSPF Routing Protocol | 4A0-113 | Coming soon | Register now |
| Nokia Border Gateway Protocol Fundamentals for Services | 4A0-114 | Coming soon | Register now |
| Nokia Multiprotocol Label Switching | 4A0-103 | Coming soon | Register now |
| Nokia Services Architecture | 4A0-104 | Coming soon | Register now |
| NRS II Composite Exam: IS-IS version | 4A0-C03 | Coming soon | Register now |
| NRS II Composite Exam: OSPF version | 4A0-C04 | Coming soon | Register now |
| Nokia NRS II Lab Exam | NRSII4A0 | What to Expect from the NRS II Lab Exam | Register now |
Your status will change in your Student Portal. Make sure your address is up to date so that your certification materials can be sent. You will then receive a certification diploma by mail and an email from Acclaim to claim your Nokia digital certification badge.
You have made an important investment by earning a Nokia Certification. Don’t let your certification lapse. All certifications are valid for three years. After three years, you will need to recertify to ensure your certification is current.
Recertification Requirements:
To recertify, candidates must complete either an exam from their certification or a new exam within their certification program. Retake any one of the following exams to recertify:
| Exam Name | Exam Number |
| Nokia IS-IS Routing Protocol | 4A0-112 |
| Nokia OSPF Routing Protocol | 4A0-113 |
| Nokia Multiprotocol Label Switching | 4A0-103 |
| Nokia Services Architecture | 4A0-104 |
| Nokia NRS II Lab Exam | NRSII4A0 |
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 three years from when your certification was awarded. Note – If you pass a recertification requirement, the expiration and termination dates for your certifications will be 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.