Demonstrate your expertise through industry-recognized certifications
The ONC Program features 4 certifications to meet the demands for a variety of optical networking roles. Have confidence knowing your certification means you have the skills and proven expertise to do the job!
Our Certifications
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Nokia Optical Network Professional Certification - NEW!Learn the foundations of WDM transmission and principles, optical network design, network element architectures, and management of Nokia 1830 PSS based Networks. Learn more |
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Nokia Optical Network Services Expert CertificationLearn the technologies, skills and best practices required to configure, manage and deploy differentiated services on a Nokia optical based network. Learn more |
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Nokia Optical Network Design Expert CertificationDevelop expert-level knowledge, best practices, and practical skills to design optimized and resilient Nokia 1830 PSS based WDM networks. Learn more |
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Nokia Optical Network Architect CertificationMaster the complete set of end-to-end knowledge and practical skills required to design, manage and troubleshoot leading-edge optical networks based on the Nokia 1830 PSS. Learn more |
Key Progam Benefits
Training on industry-leading Nokia optical products and technologies | Learn the technologies and best practices for designing, managing, and troubleshooting networks based on the Nokia 1830 PSS and NFM-T. |
Advanced-level curriculum | Bring advanced expertise to your engineering and operation team. The ONC-Architect curriculum is taught at an advanced level to support the needs of mid-level and senior-level professionals dealing with more complex and challenging topics. |
Better network and service assurance | Acquire the skills needed to build and maintain a network with higher quality, fewer outages, and faster time to repair problems. |
Strong focus on hands-on training | All courses include a strong emphasis on hands-on lab training for developing implementation-level skills and techniques. |
Flexible learning program | Benefit from a curriculum designed to meet varying job roles and career objectives. |
Learn from Nokia subject matter experts | ONC program training leverages decades of Nokia optical networking experience, and our certified instructors bring deep technical knowledge and experience to the classroom. |
Certifications are valid for three years. Recertification requires passing an exam. Learn more
Amplify your personal brand with digital badges.
Upon successfully achieving your certification, or passing an exam, you will receive a digital badge that contains secured and verified proof of your knowledge and skills. Learn more