Nokia Certified Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist
Acquire the skills to deploy and manage Lightspan devices using the Nokia Altiplano Access Controller
Enhance your knowledge and credibility
The Nokia Certified Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist builds on the foundational knowledge established in the Nokia Fixed Networks Professional certification. The certification is focused on provisioning and managing services on Lightspan devices using Altiplano. Students will learn how to use some of the key applications in Altiplano required to manage an access network.

Learning outcomes
Upon successful completion of the Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist certification, students will:
Turn-up and provision services on Lightspan products using Altiplano
Manage, monitor health, troubleshoot issues with services on Lightspan products
Learn how to use the key applications in Altiplano required to manage an access network


Earn your digital badge
A digital, secure, and verified indicator of accomplishments that can be managed, displayed, shared, accessed, and verified online.

How to certify
To become a Nokia Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist, you must pass two written exam (multiple-choice) through Pearson VUE and one lab exam.
You can choose between our recommended instructor-led training or self-study materials to acquire the knowledge to pass the exam. Training is not required to attempt the exams.
- Instructor-led training offers you a mix of theoretical and hands-on experience guided by subject matter experts. You can attend a publicly scheduled open-enrolment course through live virtual delivery or schedule a private delivery.
- Self-study materials allow you to learn at your own pace by accessing the same course materials from our instructor-led training.
- My FN Learning Labs allows you to complete the same lab exercises from our instructor-led courses with inline instructions and solutions, giving you everything you need in one easy-to-use browser-based application.
Multiple-choice exam | Exam number | Instructor-led | Self-study | My FN Learning Labs (optional) |
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Nokia Fixed Networks Fundamentals | 4A0-F10 | Nokia Fixed Networks Fundamentals | Learn more | Learn more |
Nokia Fiber Access Networks Operation Composite | 4A0-F12 | Learn more | Learn more | |
Nokia Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist Lab Exam | FANOS-LE | See above | See above | Learn more |
The multiple-choice exams are administered by Pearson VUE online or at one of their global locations.
Practical exams are administered online and in select Nokia locations.
Take advantage of our practice exam to further prepare yourself for the exam or assess your current knowledge.
Multiple-choice exam | Exam number | Practice exam | Registration |
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Nokia Fixed Networks Fundamentals | 4A0-F10 | Download | Register |
Nokia Fiber Access Networks Operations Composite | 4A0-F12 | Download | Register |
Nokia Fiber Access Networks Operation Specialist Lab Exam | FANOS-E | What to expect | Register |
Your status will change in the Student Portal to show that you are certified. In addition, you will be able to download and print your diploma, and you will receive an email from Credly to claim your digital certification badge.
Don't let your certification lapse. All certifications in the Nokia FNC Program are valid for three years. After three years, you must recertify to ensure your designation stays current. Complete the recertification requirements below during your eligibility window to renew your certification and retain your professional designation. 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 your certification was awarded three years ago. Note - If you pass a recertification requirement, your certifications' expiration and termination dates will 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.
Recertification requirements
To maintain active certification status, you must successfully pass one of the recertification exams below before the certification termination date.