Nokia Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program (Part-2)

Nokia NRS I, NRS II, 3RP, MRP, SRA Certifications

Gokhan Kosem
14 min readMar 25, 2019

What is Nokia 3RP Certification?

Nokia Triple Play Routing Professional (3RP) Certification

After NRS I and NRS II, you have three options to go further. One of them is 3RP (Triple Play Routing Professional) Certification. This certification is focus on Broadband Residental Networking and Services. Here, IPTV, Video on Demand Services, MPLS VPN Services and detailed QoS concepts are explained.

To have Nokia 3RP Certification, from the Beginning Nokia NRS I Certification to Nokia 3RP Certification, you need to pass 7 Exams.

Which Courses do I Need To Get To Have Nokia 3RP Certificate?

After NRS II Trainings and exams, for Nokia 3RP Certification, there are two courses and two theorical exams in front of you. But do not forget, to have this certification, firstly, you need to have NRS II Certification.

So, what are the Nokia 3RP Trainings? These Nokia 3RP Training are given below:

Nokia Quality of Service

Nokia Triple Play Services

All of these trainings are focus on a specific lessons that is required for Residental Broadband Network Services.

What I Will Learn in Nokia MRP Courses?

In Nokia 3RP Trainings and Certification period, you will learn the key concepts for Residental Broadband Network Services like IPTV, Video on Demand etc. beside the lessons you have learned in NRS I and NRS II Trainings. Here, required QoS details are also explained in this certification trainings.

In “Nokia QoS Training”, you will learn QoS Basics, Traffic Classification, Marking, Queuing and Buffer Management, Scheduling, Rate Limiting, QoS Monitoring and OAM Tools.

In “Nokia Triple Play Services”, you will learn Triple Play Concept, TPS Architecture, Subscriber Management, wholesale/retail services, Security and Redundancy mechanisms.

Which Exams Should I Take to Become Nokia 3RP Certified?

To become Nokia 3RP Certified, you should take two theorical exams of Nokia SRC after NRS I and NRS II Certification Exams. This Nokia 3RP Exams are given below:

Nokia Quality of Service (Exam 4A0–107)

Nokia Triple Play Services (Exam 4A0–109)

These two exams of Nokia 3RP Certification, are theorical exams and there is no practical configurations required for them. But some theorical configuration commands can be asked.

What is the Price of Nokia 3RP Exams?

The price of each theorical Nokia 3RP Exam (Exam 4A0–107, Exam 4A0–109) is 125$. This price is the similar price for all the theorical exams of Nokia SRC. The Total cost of two exams is 250$.

From the Beginning Nokia NRS I Certification to Nokia 3RP Certification, the Total cost of 7 Exams is 1125$.

How many Questions Are There in Nokia 3RP Exams?

There are 60 Questions in each theorical Nokia 3RP Exam (Exam 4A0–107, Exam 4A0–109). These questions are random questions that are asked from a question pool.

What is the Duration of the Nokia 3RP Exams?

The complete duration of each Nokia 3RP Exam (Exam 4A0–107, Exam 4A0–109) is 90 minutes. If you get required trainings for each Nokia 3RP Exam and you are ready, this time will be long enough for you.

What is the Language of Nokia 3RP Exams?

The language of Nokia 3RP Exams is only English. To understand and solve the questions correctly, you should know required technical network engish.

What is the Passing Degree for Nokia 3RP Exams?

The passing score of any Nokia 3RP Exam is %80. This means that you should have at least 48 true answers from 60 questions to pass an Nokia MRP Exam.

How Can I Take Nokia 3RP Exams?

When you are ready, you can schedule one of the Nokia 3RP Exams from a valid Exam Center and you can take this exam. After completing one exam, when you are ready, you can take another.

For computer based Nokia exams, you can use the global exam partner, Pearson VUE. To schedule your exam from a valid exam center, you can use Pearson VUE’s Website.

How Will I Get my Nokia 3RP Certificate?

After completing the exam, your score will appear on the exam computer. In the screen your score and the result will be showed. If you pass the exam, this result will sent to Nokia in a couple of weeks and after a while your certifications will be sent to you. After that you can paste your blue passed certification squares to the certification progress sheet.

How Long Does Nokia 3RP Certification Valid?

Nokia 3RP Certification is valid for 3 years. In these 3 years, you can have further SRC trainings and take other exams. But after 3 years, if you do not pass any further SRC exam during this period, you need to recertify by taking recertification exam (Exam 4A0–109).

What is Nokia MRP Certification?

Nokia Mobile Routing Professional (MRP) Certification

After NRS I and NRS II, you have three options to go further. One of them is MRP (Mobile Routing Professional) Certification. This certification is focus on Mobile Backhaul and Mobile Core Networking. Here, IP/MPLS based Mobile Core and Evolved Packet Core Networks will be detailly explained and this will be useful for engineers that work with 2G, 3G and LTE technologies.

To have Nokia MRP Certification, from the Beginning Nokia NRS I Certification to Nokia MRP Certification, you need to pass 9 Exams.

Which Courses do I Need To Get To Have Nokia MRP Certificate?

After NRS II trainings and exams, for Nokia MRP Certification, there are three courses and three theorical exams in front of you. After that you need to pass one practical exam. But do not forget, to have this certification, firstly, you need to have NRS II Certification.

So, what are the Nokia MRP Trainings? These Nokia MRP Training are given below:

Nokia Quality of Service

Nokia IP/MPLS Mobile Backhaul Transport

Nokia Mobile Gateways

All of these trainings are focus on a specific lessons that is required for Mobile Backhaul and Core Networks.

What I Will Learn in Nokia MRP Courses?

In Nokia MRP Trainings and Certification period, you will learn the key concepts for a Mobile Backhaul and Core Networks that works with MPLS Architecture beside the lessons you have learned in NRS I and NRS II Trainings.

In “Nokia QoS Training”, you will learn QoS Basics, Traffic Classification, Marking, Queuing and Buffer Management, Scheduling, Rate Limiting, QoS Monitoring and OAM Tools.

In “Nokia IP/MPLS Mobile Backhaul Transport Training”, you will learn Mobile Backhaul terminology, Mobile Bachaul transport details and the required MPLS Services for Mobile Core.

In “Nokia Mobile Gateway Training”, you will learn LTE concepts, EPC Fundamentals, EPC Protocols, SGW, PGW, QoS, OAM Facilitiwes and Troubleshooting.

Which Exams Should I Take to Become Nokia MRP Certified?

To become Nokia MRP Certified, you should take three theorical and one practical exam of Nokia SRC after NRS I and NRS II Certification Exams. This Nokia MRP Exams are given below:

Nokia Quality of Service (Exam 4A0–107)

Nokia IP/MPLS Mobile Backhaul Transport (Exam 4A0-M01)

Nokia Mobile Gateways (Exam 4A0-M02)

Nokia MRP Lab Exam (Exam MRP4A0)

The first three exams of Nokia MRP Certification, are theorical exams and there is no practical configurations required for them. But some theorical configuration commands can be asked.

The last exam is the Practical MRP Lab Exam. In this exam, there are some topologies are given to you and the required configurations are expected. Here, QoS, IP/MPLS Mobile Backhaul and Mobile Gateway related configurations are asked. You need to configure these topologies with the knowledge you have gained on MRP specific courses and the lessons you have learned on NRS II, like MPLS, IRP and MPLS Services.

What is the Price of Nokia MRP Exams?

The price of each theorical Nokia MRP Exam (Exam 4A0–107, Exam 4A0-M01, Exam 4A0-M02) is 125$. This price is the similar price for all the theorical exams of Nokia SRC. The Total cost of three exams is 375$.

On the other hand, the practical lab exam of NRS II (Exam MRP4A0) is 725$.

From the Beginning Nokia NRS I Certification to Nokia MRP Certification, the Total cost of 9 Exams is 1625$.

How many Questions Are There in Nokia MRP Exams?

There are 60 Questions in each theorical Nokia MRP Exam (Exam 4A0–107, Exam 4A0-M01, Exam 4A0-M02). These questions are random questions that are asked from a question pool.

The number of questions in the Nokia MRP Practical Lab Exam (Exam MRP4A0) can be different, but the number of these questions will not be as much as the theorical exams.

What is the Duration of the Nokia MRP Exams?

The complete duration of each Nokia MRP Exam (Exam 4A0–107, Exam 4A0-M01, Exam 4A0-M02) is 90 minutes. If you get required trainings for each Nokia MRP Exam and you are ready, this time will be long enough for you.

The Practical Exam (Exam MRP4A0) duration is 3,5 hours. This time is long enough for your configurations if you have learned how to configure the key concepts in MRP trainings.

What is the Language of Nokia MRP Exams?

The language of Nokia MRP Exams is only English. To understand and solve the questions correctly, you should know required technical network engish.

What is the Passing Degree for Nokia MRP Exams?

The passing score of any Nokia MRP Exam is %80. This means that you should have at least 48 true answers from 60 questions to pass an Nokia MRP Exam.

How Can I Take Nokia MRP Exams?

When you are ready, you can schedule one of the Nokia MRP Exams from a valid Exam Center and you can take this exam. After completing one exam, when you are ready, you can take another.

For computer based Nokia exams, you can use the global exam partner, Pearson VUE. To schedule your exam from a valid exam center, you can use Pearson VUE’s Website.

How Will I Get my Nokia MRP Certificate?

After completing the exam, your score will appear on the exam computer. In the screen your score and the result will be showed. If you pass the exam, this result will sent to Nokia in a couple of weeks and after a while your certifications will be sent to you. After that you can paste your blue passed certification squares to the certification progress sheet.

How Long Does Nokia MRP Certification Valid?

Nokia MRP Certification is valid for 3 years. In these 3 years, you can have further SRC trainings and take other exams. But after 3 years, if you do not pass any further SRC exam during this period, you need to recertify by taking recertification exams (Exam 4A0-M01, Exam 4A0-M02, Exam 4A0-M03).

What is Nokia SRA Certification?

Nokia Service Routing Architect (SRA) Certification

Nokia SRA (Service Routing Architect Certification) is the top certification of Nokia SRC. After NRS I and NRS II, you have three options to go further. And the most valuable one is Nokia SRA. This certification is focus on designing, building and troubleshooting of Nokia Service Routerbased networks. It is similar to Cisco CCIE, Juniper JNCIE and Huawei HCIE in Service Provider area.

To have Nokia SRA Certification, from the Beginning Nokia NRS I Certification to Nokia SRA Certification, you need to pass 10 mandatory exams. Beside, you can take 5 other optional exams.

Which Courses do I Need To Get To Have Nokia SRA Certificate?

After NRS II trainings and exams, for Nokia SRA Certification, there are four courses and four theorical exams in front of you. But do not forget, to have this certification, firstly, you need to have NRS II Certification.

So, what are the Nokia SRA Trainings? These Nokia SRA Training are given below:

Nokia Border Gateway Protoco l

Nokia Virtual Private LAN Services

Nokia Virtual Private Routed Networks

Nokia Quality of Service

Nokia SRA Lab Exam

All of these trainings are focus on a specific lessons that is required for designing, building and troubleshooting detailly on Nokia Service Routers and the networks based on them.

What I Will Learn in Nokia SRA Courses?

In Nokia SRA Trainings and Certification period, you will learn BGP details, VPRN and VPLS Service Concept Details and Quality of Service beside the lessons you have learned in NRS I and NRS II Trainings.

In “Nokia Border Gateway Protocol Training”, you will learn the details of Border Gateway Protocol (BGP) with advanced features.

In “Nokia Virtual Private LAN Services”, you will learn the details of Nokia Virtual Private LAN Services (VPLS).

In “Nokia Virtual Private Routed Networks Training”, you will learn the details of Nokia Virtual Private Routed Networks (VPRN).

In “Nokia QoS Training”, you will learn QoS Basics, Traffic Classification, Marking, Queuing and Buffer Management, Scheduling, Rate Limiting, QoS Monitoring and OAM Tools.

Beside these trainings, there are also other optional trainings in Nokia SRA. These are not mandatory but important trainings for a Network Architect. These Optional Trainings are given below:

Nokia Multicast Protocols

Nokia Triple Play Services

Nokia Network and Service Router Security

Nokia IP/MPLS Mobile Backhaul Transport

Nokia Mobile Gateways

Nokia Mobility Manager

As I mentined before, you do not have to get these trainings to become an SRA. But to have a deep knowledge of these specific areas, these trainings will also give you an extra experience on Service Router networks.

Which Exams Should I Take to Become Nokia SRA Certified?

To become Nokia SRA Certified, you should take four theorical and one practical exam of Nokia SRC after NRS I and NRS II Exams. This Nokia SRA Exams are given below:

Nokia Border Gateway Protocol (Exam 4A0–102)

Nokia Virtual Private LAN Services (Exam 4A0–105)

Nokia Virtual Private Routed Networks (Exam 4A0–106)

Nokia Quality of Service (Exam 4A0–107)

Nokia SRA Lab Exam (Exam ASRA4A0)

The first four exams of Nokia SRA Certification, are theorical exams and there is no practical configurations required for them. But some theorical configuration commands can be asked.

The last exam is the Practical SRA Lab Exam. In this exam, there are some topologies are given to you and the required configurations are expected. Here, your whole certification period will be tested practically. In this exam, all the lessons will be covered and you will be asked configuration questions from each lessons.

Beside these exams, there are also other optional exams in Nokia SRA. These are not mandatory but important exams for a Network Architect.These Optional Exams are given below:

Nokia Multicast Protocols (Exam 4A0–108)

Nokia Triple Play Services (Exam 4A0–109)

Nokia Network and Service Router Security (Exam 4A0–111)

Nokia IP/MPLS Mobile Backhaul Transport (Exam 4A0-M01)

Nokia Mobile Gateways (Exam 4A0-M02)

Nokia Mobility Manager (Exam 4A0-M03)

What is the Price of Nokia SRA Exams?

The price of each theorical Nokia SRA Exam (Exam 4A0–102, Exam 4A0–105, Exam 4A0–106, Exam 4A0–107) is 125$. This price is the similar price for all the theorical exams of Nokia SRC. The Total cost of four exams is 500$.

The Composite Exam (Exam 4A0-C02) is 400$.

On the other hand, the Practical lab Exam of SRA (Exam ASRA4A0) is 1275$.

From the Beginning Nokia NRS I Certification to Nokia NRS II Certification, the Total cost of 10 Exams is 2650$ if you take the exams one by one.

How many Questions Are There in Nokia 3RP Exams?

There are 60 Questions in each theorical Nokia SRA Exam (Exam 4A0–102, Exam 4A0–105, Exam 4A0–106, Exam 4A0–107). These questions are random questions that are asked from a question pool.

The number of questions in the Nokia SRA Practical Lab Exam (Exam ASRA4A0) can be different, but the number of these questions will not be as much as the theorical exams.

What is the Duration of the Nokia SRA Exams?

The complete duration of each Nokia SRA Exam (Exam 4A0–102, Exam 4A0–105, Exam 4A0–106, Exam 4A0–107) is 90 minutes. If you get required trainings for each Nokia SRA Exam and you are ready, this time will be long enough for you.

The Practical Exam (Exam ASRA4A0) duration is 8 hours. This time is long enough for your configurations if you have learned how to configure the key concepts in SRA trainings.

What is the Language of Nokia SRA Exams?

The language of Nokia SRA Exams is only English. To understand and solve the questions correctly, you should know required technical network engish.

What is the Passing Degree for Nokia SRA Exams?

The passing score of any Nokia SRA Exam is %80. This means that you should have at least 48 true answers from 60 questions to pass an Nokia SRA Exam.

How Can I Take Nokia SRA Exams?

When you are ready, you can schedule one of the Nokia SRA Exams from a valid Exam Center and you can take this exam. After completing one exam, when you are ready, you can take another.

For computer based Nokia exams, you can use the global exam partner, Pearson VUE. To schedule your exam from a valid exam center, you can use Pearson VUE’s Website.

How Will I Get my Nokia SRA Certificate?

After completing the exam, your score will appear on the exam computer. In the screen your score and the result will be showed. If you pass the exam, this result will sent to Nokia in a couple of weeks and after a while your certifications will be sent to you. After that you can paste your blue passed certification squares to the certification progress sheet.

How Long Does Nokia SRA Certification Valid?

Nokia SRA Certification is valid for 3 years. In these 3 years, you can have further SRC trainings and take other exams. But after 3 years, if you do not pass any further SRC exam during this period, you need to recertify by taking recertification exams.

Nokia Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program (Part 1)

Nokia Service Routing Certification (SRC) Program (Part 2)

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