Important Nuage Networks learning and certification program updates coming October 1, 2022

Effective October 1, 2022 – The Nuage Networks Virtuoso Certification Program (NN-VCP) will undergo a series of changes to the courses, exams, and certifications supporting the data center portfolio evolution.

Course update

We are evolving the Nuage Networks course portfolio. A series of courses will be undergoing updates throughout the year:

In summary, the SD-WAN, SD-DC, OpenStack Integration, and 210 WBX courses will remain in the program, with only the VSP Software Installation course being retired on October 1, 2022.

Certificate update

As of October 1, 2022, the Nuage certification portfolio will focus solely on the SD-WAN portfolio, with the following two Nuage certifications remaining in the program:

The following four remaining certifications and their associated exams will be retired on October 1, 2022. If you are working towards or interested in obtaining one of these certifications, you have until September 30, 2022, to pass all of the required exams with the exception of the Nuage Networks Virtuoso Lab Exam (NNV-LE).  Effective immediately, the Nuage Networks Virtuoso Lab Exam (NNV-LE) is no longer available.

Figure 1 – Available NN-VCP certifications as of October 1, 2022

Progress plaques

As of October 1, 2022, the Nuage Networks Virtuoso Certification Program (NN-VCP) progress plaque will be retired. Plaques are sent to candidates who pass two exams in the program, and new tiles are issued for any subsequent successful exam.

Your last opportunity to receive a progress plaque is to complete two program exams by September 30, 2022. Your last opportunity to receive a new tile for your existing plaque is by passing a new exam in the program by September 30, 2022.

Frequently asked questions

What happens if I don’t pass all the required exams by September 30, 2022, for a certification retiring on October 1, 2022?
If you don’t pass all the required exams by September 30, 2022, you will not be able to complete the certification.

I am currently certified or will be certified for one of the certifications that will be retired on October 1, 2022. So what happens to my certification status?
If you are currently certified or become certified before October 1, your certification will change to retired status.

Which exams are being retired on October 1, 2022?
The following exams are being retired

What happens to my Credly badge(s) issued for retired NN-VCP exams certifications?
Your exam and certification badges will remain visible in Credly. In addition, your NN-VCP certifications will remain available but will be displayed as retired.

Do you still have questions?
Please get in touch with our support team – [email protected]