Nokia NRN-523 Exam Overview:
| Certification Vendor: | Nokia |
| Exam Name: | Nokia 5G RAN Design Expert |
| Exam Number: | NRN-523 |
| Passing Score: | 70% |
| Real Exam Qty: | 60-70 |
| Exam Duration: | 90 minutes |
| Exam Format: | Multiple Choice, Multiple Response, Scenario-Based |
| Available Languages: | English |
| Certificate Validity Period: | 3 years |
| Exam Price: | ~$300–$450 USD / ~€280–€420 EUR |
| Related Certifications: | Nokia 5G RAN Associate Nokia 5G RAN Professional |
| Recommended Training: | 5G Algorithms and Parameters (RA57210, RA57221) 5G Radio Planning and Dimensioning (RA57230) |
| Exam Registration: | Nokia Learning & Certification Portal |
| Exam Way: | Online proctored or at authorized test centers |
| Pre Condition: | Valid NRN-512 (Nokia 5G RAN Professional) certification |
| Official Syllabus URL: | https://www.nokia.com/networks/training/5g/ran/certifications/expert/ |
Nokia NRN-523 Exam Syllabus Topics:
| Section | Weight | Objectives |
|---|---|---|
| 5G RAN Planning and Dimensioning | 30% | - Link budget calculation - Cell dimensioning and parameter planning - Coverage and capacity planning principles |
| Advanced Design Topics | 10% | - Coexistence with 4G LTE - Evolution and future-proofing - Energy efficiency and scalability |
| Nokia 5G RAN Solutions and Features | 25% | - Carrier aggregation and multi-connectivity - Nokia AirScale hardware and software portfolio - Massive MIMO and beamforming design |
| Performance and Optimization Principles | 15% | - Interference management and mobility design - Key performance indicators (KPIs) for 5G RAN - QoS and network slicing design considerations |
| 5G RAN Architecture and Fundamentals | 20% | - 5G NR Standalone and Non-Standalone architecture - Frequency bands and spectrum utilization - Frame structure, numerology and duplex modes |
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