SRC News

To ensure that Nokia certifications remain current, our certification programs are continually reviewed to ensure that training and certifications reflect the latest in Nokia technologies and solutions. Based on the review, changes to the NRS I and NRS II certifications will undergo significant updates, and the SRA certification will get a minor update.   

 

Changes to the NRS I Certification will be coming on September 4, 2020, and changes to the NRS II Certification and SRA Certification will follow in early 2021, with more communications to follow.  

 

The NRS I certification is our most awarded certification and the starting point for the Nokia Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program. It is designed for students with little knowledge of IP and data networking.  The NRS I Certification covers the fundamentals of TCP/IP, Ethernet, Internet addressing and routing, routing protocols, MPLS tunneling, and virtual private network (VPN) services. 

 

The main updates that will be introduced to the exam and course are model-driven CLI (MD-CLI) replacement of classic CLI and more emphasis on MPLS tunneling and VPN services.  The new course will continue to include CLI and MD-CLI solutions for the labs in the lab guide.  

 

• Exam - Effective September 4, 2020, the Nokia Scalable IP Networks exam (4A0-100) will be replaced by the Nokia IP Network and Services Fundamentals exam (4A0-100).  The exam number remains the same.
• Course - Effective September 4, 2020, the Nokia Scalable IP Networks course (3FL30632AAAAZZZZA) will be replaced by the Nokia IP Network and Services Fundamentals course (3FL30632AAAAZZZZA).   The course number remains the same.
• Self-Study - Effective September 4, 2020, the Nokia Scalable IP Networks Self-Study Guide for NRS I Certification will be replaced by the Nokia IP Network and Services Fundamentals self-study course materials

• If you are currently preparing to become NRS I Certified, you have until September 3, 2020, to take the Nokia Scalable IP Networks (4A0-100) exam before it is updated to the new version on September 4, 2020.  Register Now before the exam changes and the existing course and study-guide are no longer adequate to prepare you.
• ​Effective August 5, 2020, we will retire the Nokia Scalable IP Networks course (3FL30632AAAAZZZZA) and the Nokia Scalable IP Networks Self-Study Guide for NRS I Certification.
• Effective September 4, 2020, you will be able to write the new version of the exam, register for the new course, or purchase the self-study course materials to prepare for the new exam
• If you plan to recertify your NRS I Certification, you can recertify on the existing version by September 3, 2020.  After September 3, 2020, you will need to recertify on the new version of the exam.  Certifications are valid for 3 years.  Review your certification status in the Student Portal.

Check back often for more program updates, including changes to the NRS II Certification and SRA Certification in early 2021 that will be announced at the end of August.  

 

The COVID-19 pandemic has affected all of us in many ways including how we participate in training and certification programs such as Nokia’s Service Routing, Optical Network, Cloud Packet Core, and Nuage Networks Virtuoso Certification programs.

Flexible learning options

Nokia has taken steps to provide you with flexible learning options during this time. We are adding more virtual classes to ensure you and your teams can continue to develop your skills.  You can also take advantage of self-paced learning options that include accessing: course materials, study guides, web-based training, and remote lab access.

Testing and certification termination date extension

COVID-19 has significantly reduced the number of open Pearson VUE global test sites.  To learn more about impacts to candidates trying to re-schedule or schedule new appointments, please refer to the Pearson VUE COVID-19 update page.

Given the limited open testing sites and to ensure your certifications remain active, we are extending the termination dates for those of you who have an active certification with a termination date from March 1^st, 2020 to February 27^th, 2021.  If your certification is set to terminate within this timeframe, you will automatically have your certification termination date extended to February 28^th, 2021.

For example, if you were certified on January 21^st, 2017: 

• Your certification expired on January 21^st, 2020 (three years from the date you were originally certified on) 
• Your original certification termination date is July 21^st, 2020 (six months following the expiry date)
• Your revised certification termination date is February 28^th, 2021

Certifications that terminated before March 1^st, 2020 or after February 27^th, 2021 are not eligible for an extension.

You can review your certification dates in the Student Portal. 

Exam voucher expiration date extension

Nokia has also taken steps to extend the validity period for Pearson VUE exam vouchers.  All unredeemed Pearson VUE exam vouchers that were distributed by Nokia have been extended to December 31^st, 2020. 

Lab exams

Lab exams are temporarily on hold until May 31^st, 2020.  Lab exam schedules will be available after May 31^st, 2020, although this is subject to change based on the evolving COVID-19 situation. To register for a lab exam, use the Lab Exam Registration Tool.

If you had a lab exam that was postponed or canceled as a result of COVID-19, the Nokia Learning Services team will contact you to make new arrangements.  No additional costs will be incurred to reschedule your lab exam.

For questions…

Please review our FAQs and Support section or visit our certification program websites below.

We appreciate your understanding and ongoing commitment to Nokia certifications. 
 

Frequently Asked Questions and Support

Q: Which Nokia certifications does the extension apply to?

A: The extension applies to any certification within the following Nokia certification programs:

• Nokia Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program
• Nokia Optical Network Certification (ONC) Program
• Nokia Cloud Packet Core (CPC) Certification Program
• Nuage Networks Virtuoso Certification Program (NN-VCP)

Q: What is the effective date for certification extensions?

A: Certifications that terminate on any date from March 1^st, 2020 to February 27^th, 2021 will automatically be extended to February 28^th, 2021.    

Q: What is the difference between my certification expiry date and the termination date?

A: It’s important to keep the following dates in mind when recertifying for any Nokia certification:

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 meet the recertification requirements within six months after your expiry date.

We recommend that you review your certification termination date immediately in the Student Portal. 

Q: My certification terminated on February 15^th, 2020.  Does this mean my certification termination date will be extended to February 28^th, 2021?

A: No, only certifications that terminate from March 1^st, 2020 to February 27^th, 2021 will automatically be extended to February 28^th, 2021.

Q. I’m unclear on the requirements for recertification

A: Please refer to the respective certification programs listed above to learn more about the requirements for recertification. 

Q: When will the new termination date be reflected in the Student Portal?

A: If you are eligible you will already notice the changes in the Student Portal.  You will also receive an email to confirm that you are eligible.  Please visit the Student Portal to confirm. 

Q: My Pearson VUE exam voucher has already expired.  Am I eligible for an extension?

A: Please contact our Learning Services at learning.services@nokia.com to validate if your exam voucher can be renewed.

Q: I still have questions, who can I contact for support?

A: Please contact Learning Services at learning.services@nokia.com

 

 

Other News

The Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program evolves as Nokia introduces the Cloud Packet Core (CPC) Certification and Evolution to 5G Program!   

MAY 13, 2019
 

As Nokia leads the journey to 5G, we have introduced several changes to our training and certification portfolio. 

As of July 10, 2019, the SRC Program changed in the following ways:

• Components of the SRC Program are transitioned to a new program featuring the Cloud Packet Core that will be the foundation for 5G networks. 
• We have made it easier to achieve the Network Routing Specialist II (NRS II) and Service Routing Architect (SRA) Certifications by removing a mandatory requirement from each.
• The Nokia Mobile Routing Professional (MRP) Certification along with the related course and exams are now retired.
• The Nokia Triple Play Routing Professional (3RP) Certification along with the related course and exam are now retired.

There’s never been a more exciting time to be in the industry.  Establish yourself as a leader by developing and validating your skills while charting your path to 5G with Nokia Learning Services.

What does this mean for you?

Expand the sections below to learn more about each update:

We Are Simplifying How You Schedule Exams

May 13, 2019

Nokia is simplifying its written exam scheduling and management services.  Nokia uses the Pearson VUE test delivery service to provide our candidates with global access to schedule and complete our written exams supporting the Service Routing Certification program.  As of July 17, 2019, candidates will be able to schedule written exams via the Student Portal.  You will no longer need two separate accounts to manage your written exam scheduling and to view your certification status.  You will be able to use your Student Portal account to complete all of your written exam and certification tracking activities from a single tool, all connected to your Nokia Extranet Portal Login profile.

The SRC Student Portal provides all of the following functionality:

• View the current status of all of your certifications
• Quickly see a summary of remaining requirements to achieve additional certifications 
• Confirm your recertification requirements to keep your hard earned certifications active
• View completed written exams
• Schedule or reschedule upcoming written exams
• See upcoming program news from Nokia on new programs and program updates
• Purchase soft copy SRC courseware for our full suite of courses
• Open an inquiry and connect with a program certification specialist to answer all of your questions about our certification programs