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The Fortinet Training Institute . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

Fortinet Training Institute Footprint . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3

The Fortinet NSE Certification Program . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4

NSE Certifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5

How to Enroll in Training . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Training Policies . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

Purchasing Fortinet Training Products . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16

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The Fortinet Training Institute

The Fortinet Training Institute is committed to developing experts in the field of cybersecurity
through its training and certification programs for customers, partners, and employees, as well as
many academic and education outreach partnership programs around the world. Supported by
Fortinet’s strong network, the Training Institute has issued over 1.5 million certifications to date.

The Fortinet Training Institute’s ecosystem of public and private partnerships helps Fortinet
further address the skills gap by increasing the access and reach of its cybersecurity
certifications and training.

Fortinet also works with global leaders like the World Economic Forum, as part of our effort to
drive change on the most pressing cybersecurity issues. Our partnerships extend to industry,
academia, government, and nonprofit organizations, in an effort to reach more people and help
close the cybersecurity skills gap.

Fortinet Training Institute Footprint

Reading
Burnaby Prague
Ottawa Valbonne Seoul
Beijing
Sunnyvale Tokyo
Shanghai
Dubai Taipei
Mexico City
Manila
Bangalore

Kuala Lumpur

Buenos Aires Sydney Auckland

Fortinet Training Locations

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The Fortinet NSE Certification Program

The Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Certification program has been carefully crafted and
researched over several years to address the rapidly evolving threat landscape as well as job
market needs. Our primary objective is to satisfy both current and future requirements, ensuring
that the NSE Certification program remains at the forefront of network security expertise.

The certification program includes a wide range of self-paced and instructor-led courses,
as well as practical, hands-on exercises that demonstrate mastery of complex cybersecurity
concepts. Each certification program assesses specific levels of cybersecurity expertise, from
foundation to architect.

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NSE Certifications
Below is a list of all the NSE certifications along with requirements to achieve your certification.
Click on the “Learn More” links to access the self-paced courses and see detailed information
on requirements, prerequisites, recertification, duration of courses and labs, class schedules
and more.

Fortinet Certified Fundamentals in Cybersecurity Learn More

CERTIFIED The Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF) in Cybersecurity certification validates that you
FUNDAMENTALS
have mastered the technical skills and knowledge that are required for any entry-level job role
Cybersecurity in cybersecurity. This curriculum will offer courses that cover today’s threat landscape and the
fundamentals of cybersecurity.

You must successfully complete the core course and one elective course. This certification is
valid for two years from completion of the second course.

CORE COURSE

Introduction to the Threat Landscape Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn about the cyberthreat landscape. This landscape includes
the threats that endanger computer networks, the cast of bad actors who are behind these
threats, and the cybersecurity first principles that, if followed, can keep you and your computer
network safe.

ELECTIVE COURSES

Getting Started in Cybersecurity Learn More

This course is ideal for individuals in non-technical job positions that require a high-level
understanding of the most important technical fundamentals of cybersecurity. Examples of
those job roles are security product salespeople and company CEOs.

Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity Learn More

This course is ideal for individuals in technical roles that require a more in-depth understanding
of the fundamentals of cybersecurity. This course is also ideal for people that want to pursue a
technical job in cybersecurity.

Fortinet Certified Associate in Cybersecurity Learn More

CERTIFIED
The Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) in Cybersecurity certification validates your ability to
ASSOCIATE
execute high-level operations on a FortiGate device. This curriculum covers the fundamentals
Cybersecurity of operating the most common FortiGate features.

There is one certification within the FCA level. To achieve this certification, candidates must
complete the FortiGate Operator course and pass the exam. The FCA certification is valid for
two years from the date of passing the FortiGate Operator exam.

CORE EXAM

FortiGate Operator Learn More

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Fortinet Certified Professional

The Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) certifications validate your ability to secure networks
and applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet cybersecurity products.
Each certification’s curriculum covers the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet devices.

There are three certifications within the FCP level. Each certification will require a minimum
number of core exams and/or a minimum number of elective exams. All FCP certifications are
valid for two years from the date the last exam(s) was passed. FCP exams can be booked
through PearsonVue.

Fortinet Certified Professional in Security Operations Learn More

CERTIFIED The FCP in Security Operations certification validates your ability to secure networks and
PROFESSIONAL applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet security operations products.
Security This curriculum will cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet security operation devices.
Operations
You must pass two elective exams within two years.

ELECTIVE EXAMS SKU: NSE-EX-FTE2

FortiGate Administrator

FortiAnalyzer Analyst

FortiSIEM

FortiSOAR Administrator

FortiEDR

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

FortiGate Administrator SKU: NONE Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to protect their networks using the most common
FortiGate features.

FortiGate Immersion SKU: FT-FGT-IMM-LAB Learn More

In this lab-only course, available for purchase only, candidates are assigned a series of do-it-
yourself (DIY) configuration tasks in a virtual lab environment

FortiAnalyzer Analyst SKU: FT-FAZ-ANS Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn the fundamentals of using FortiAnalyzer for centralized
logging. This includes learning how to identify current and potential threats through log analysis,
and examine the management of events, incidents, reports, and task automation with playbooks.

FortiSIEM SKU: FT-FSM Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiSIEM, and how to integrate FortiSIEM into
your network awareness infrastructure.

FortiSOAR Administrator SKU: FT-FSR-ADM Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn about FortiSOAR architecture, and how to deploy,
configure, manage, operate, and monitor FortiSOAR in a SOC environment.

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FortiEDR SKU: FT-EDR Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiEDR to protect their endpoints against
advanced attacks, with real-time orchestrated incident response functionality.

Fortinet Certified Professional in Network Security Learn More

CERTIFIED The FCP in Network Security certification validates your ability to secure networks and
PROFESSIONAL applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet network security products.
Network This curriculum will cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet network security devices.
Security
You must pass the core exam and one elective exam within two years.

CORE EXAM SKU: NSE-EX-FTE2

FortiGate Administrator

ELECTIVE EXAMS

FortiClient EMS Administrator

FortiManager

FortiAnalyzer Administrator

FortiAuthenticator Administrator

FortiNAC

FortiSwitch

Secure Wireless LAN Administrator

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

FortiGate Administrator SKU: NONE Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to protect their networks using the most common
FortiGate features.

FortiGate Immersion SKU: FT-FGT-IMM-LAB Learn More

In this lab-only course, available for purchase only, candidates are assigned a series of do-it-
yourself (DIY) configuration tasks in a virtual lab environment.

FortiClient EMS Administrator SKU: FT-FCT Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to use the standalone FortiClient feature and deploy
and provision FortiClient using the FortiClient EMS solution.

FortiManager SKU: FT-FMG Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiManager for the centralized network
administration of many FortiGate devices

FortiAnalyzer Administrator SKU: FT-FAZ-ADM Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to deploy, configure and secure FortiAnalyzer, as
well as how to register and analyze devices. Candidates will explore the fundamentals of the
logging and reporting management capabilities included in FortiAnalyzer.

FortiAuthenticator Administrator SKU: FT-FAC Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiAuthenticator for secure authentication
and identity management.

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FortiNAC SKU: FT-NAC Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to leverage the powerful and diverse capabilities of
FortiNAC using best practices for achieving visibility, control, and response.

FortiSwitch SKU: FT-FSW Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to deploy, provision, and manage a FortiSwitch with
FortiGate using FortiLink.

Secure Wireless LAN Administrator SKU: FT-FWF Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot secure wireless
LAN using an integrated wireless solution.

Fortinet Certified Professional in Public Cloud Security Learn More

CERTIFIED The FCP in Public Cloud Security certification validates your ability to secure cloud applications
PROFESSIONAL by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet public cloud products. This curriculum will
Public Cloud cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet public cloud devices and VMs.
Security
You must pass one core exam and one elective exam within two years.

CORE EXAMS SKU: NSE-EX-FTE2

Cloud Security for AWS Administrator

Cloud Security for Azure Administrator

ELECTIVE EXAMS

FortiGate Administrator

FortiMail Administrator

FortiWeb

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

Cloud Security for AWS Administrator SKU: FT-AWS-CDS Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn about the different components that make up the
Amazon Web Services (AWS) infrastructure and the security challenges these environments
present, including high availability (HA), autoscaling, and software-defined networking (SDN)
connectors, and how to manage traffic in the cloud with Fortinet products.
Cloud Security for Azure Administrator SKU: FT-AZR-CDS Learn More
In this course, candidates will learn about the different components that make up the Microsoft
Azure infrastructure and the security challenges these environments present, including high
availability (HA), autoscaling, and software-defined networking (SDN) connectors, and how to
manage traffic in the cloud with Fortinet products.

FortiGate Administrator SKU: NONE Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to protect their networks using the most common
FortiGate features.

FortiGate Immersion SKU: FT-FGT-IMM-LAB Learn More

In this lab-only course, available for purchase only, candidates are assigned a series of do-it-
yourself (DIY) configuration tasks in a virtual lab environment.

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FortiMail Administrator SKU: FT-FML Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiMail to protect their network from existing
email-borne threats.

FortiWeb SKU: FT-FWB Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to deploy, configure, and troubleshoot the Fortinet
web application firewall.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist

The Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) certifications validate your ability to design,
administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet cybersecurity solutions. Each certification’s
curriculum covers security infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions.

There are five certifications within the FCSS level. Each certification will require a minimum
number of core exams and/or a minimum number of elective exams. All FCSS certifications
are valid for two years from the date the last exam was passed. FCSS exams can be booked
through PearsonVue.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in OT Security Learn More

CERTIFIED The FCSS in OT Security certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and
SOLUTION troubleshoot Fortinet OT security solutions. This curriculum covers OT security infrastructures
SPECIALIST
using advanced Fortinet solutions.
OT Security
You must pass the core exam.

CORE EXAM SKU: NSE-EX-FTE4

OT Security

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

OT Security SKU: FT-OTS Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to secure their OT infrastructure using Fortinet
solutions. Candidates will learn how to design, deploy, administrate, and monitor FortiGate,
FortiNAC, FortiAnalyzer, and FortiSIEM devices to secure OT infrastructures.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Security Operations Learn More

CERTIFIED The FCSS in Security Operations certification validates your ability to design, administer,
SOLUTION monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet security operations solutions. This curriculum covers
SPECIALIST security operations infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions.
Security You must pass one elective exam.
Operations
ELECTIVE EXAMS SKU: NSE-EX-FTE4

Advanced Analytics

Security Operations Analyst

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RECOMMENDED TRAINING

Advanced Analytics SKU: FT-ADA Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiSIEM in a multi-tenant environment as well
as some advanced configurations, baseline calculations, and remediation methods.

Security Operations Analyst SKU: FT-SOC-ANS Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to design, deploy, and manage a Fortinet SOC
solution using advanced FortiAnalyzer features and functions to detect, investigate, and
respond to cyberthreats.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Network Security Learn More

CERTIFIED The FCSS in Network Security certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor,
SOLUTION and troubleshoot Fortinet network security solutions. This curriculum covers network security
SPECIALIST
infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions.
Network
Security You must pass a core exam and one elective exam within two years.

CORE EXAM SKU: NSE-EX-FTE2

Enterprise Firewall

ELECTIVE EXAMS

LAN Edge

Network Security Support Engineer

SD-WAN

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

Enterprise Firewall SKU:FT-EFW Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to implement and centrally manage an enterprise
security infrastructure composed of multiple FortiGate devices

LAN Edge SKU: FT-SAC Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how FortiGate, FortiAP, FortiSwitch, and FortiAuthenticator
enable secure connectivity over wired and wireless networks. This course was formerly known
as Secure Access.

Network Security Support Engineer SKU: FT-NST Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to diagnose and troubleshoot the most common
networking and security problems in a Fortinet network security solution.

SD-WAN SKU: FT-SD-WAN Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn about common SD-WAN deployment scenarios using
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions.

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Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Secure Access Service Edge Learn More
The FCSS in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) certification validates your ability to design,
administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet SASE solutions. This curriculum covers SASE
infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions.

You must pass both core exams within two years.

CORE EXAMS SKU: NSE-EX-FTE2

FortiSASE Administrator

SD-WAN

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

FortiSASE Administrator SKU: FT-SASE Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to use FortiSASE features, including policy types
and security profiles. You will explore FortiSASE deployment, user authentication, use cases,
and monitoring.

SD-WAN SKU: FT-SD-WAN Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn about common SD-WAN deployment scenarios using
Fortinet Secure SD-WAN solutions.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Public Cloud Security Learn More

CERTIFIED The FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification validates your ability to design, administer,
SOLUTION monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet public cloud solutions. This curriculum covers public cloud
SPECIALIST
infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions.
Public Cloud
Security You must pass the core exam.

CORE EXAM SKU: NSE-EX-FTE4

Public Cloud Security

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

Public Cloud Security SKU: FT-PUB-CDS Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn about the different components that make up the
infrastructures of the top public cloud providers, and the security challenges these
environments present.

Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist in Zero Trust Access Learn More

CERTIFIED The FCSS in Zero Trust Access (ZTA) certification validates your ability to design, administer,
SOLUTION monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet ZTA solutions. This curriculum covers ZTA infrastructures
SPECIALIST
using advanced Fortinet solutions.
Zero Trust
You must pass the core exam.
Access

CORE EXAM SKU: NSE-EX-FTE4

Zero Trust Access

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RECOMMENDED TRAINING

Zero Trust Access SKU: FT-ZTA Learn More

In this course, candidates will learn how to define, design, deploy, and manage ZTA using
different Fortinet solutions.

Fortinet Certified Expert Learn more

CERTIFIED The Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX) in Cybersecurity certification validates your comprehensive
EXPERT
and expert knowledge of network security design, configuration, and troubleshooting for
Cybersecurity complex networks. To attempt both the written and practical exams, candidates must have
related industry experience. It is recommended that candidates complete the appropriate
Professional and Solution Specialist certification training and have extensive experience with
Fortinet products in a production environment.

FCX Cybersecurity certifications are valid for three years from the date that the practical exam
was passed.

CORE EXAMS

FCX Written Exam SKU: NSE-EX-FTE4 Learn More

The Fortinet FCX written exam is a 120-minute, multiple-choice exam. Questions cover design
scenarios, configuration, and troubleshooting. Reference materials are not allowed in the exam
room for the written exam. The FCX Written exam can be booked through PearsonVue.

• There are no prerequisites for the written exam.

• This is a pre-test of the practical exam.
• The FCX written exam is not a certification.

FCX Practical Exam SKU: NSE-EX-PRL8 Learn More

After passing the prerequisite FCX written exam, candidates can register to take the practical
exam. In this nine-hour (two sessions), self-paced lab session, candidates will be challenged to
configure a variety of Fortinet products, based on a set of objectives.

Prior to the exam session, candidates will be enrolled in a preparation training to receive
instructions before they start their challenge. Read more about scheduling your FCX
Practical exam.

RECOMMENDED TRAINING

FCX Immersion SKU: FT-NSE8-IMM Learn More

In this two-day lab immersion, candidates will be challenged to configure a variety of Fortinet
products based on a set of objectives. On the first day, candidates will receive information
about the FCX program together with instructions and learning tools to help them work with
the lab environment, before they start their challenge.

On the second day, the lab challenge continues in the morning. The session is completed with
a combination of Q&A and theory during the afternoon.

Candidates must pass the current FCX written exam before attempting this workshop.

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Additional Technical Courses

These courses are not included in the NSE Certification program:

FortiADC

FortiDDoS

FortiDeceptor Administrator

FortiGate 6000 Series

FortiGate 7000 Series

FortiInsight

FortiMonitor

FortiPortal

FortiProxy

FortiSIEM Parser

FortiSOAR Design and Development

FortiVoice

Go Cloud

Networking Fundamentals

Private Cloud Security

FortiGuard Labs
Malware Analysis

Security Operations

Threat Hunting

Web Application Security

Review updated course list, SKUs and purchasing process here.

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Fortinet NSE Certification Program

Always refer to the Training Institute Portal for the latest updates.

Certification Requirements Courses and Exams Recertification

■ Core ■E
 lective
1 Core Course + ■ Introduction to the Threat Landscape Complete one core and one elective course.
CERTIFIED
FUNDAMENTALS 1 Elective Course within 2 years ■G
 etting Started in Cybersecurity
Cybersecurity
■T
 echnical Introduction to Cybersecurity

1 Core Course and Exam ■ FortiGate Operator Complete the FortiGate Operator course and pass the exam.
CERTIFIED
ASSOCIATE

Cybersecurity

Achieving the FCA certification recertifies your FCF if it is still active.

2 Elective Exams within 2 years ■ FortiGate Administrator To renew your FCP in Security Operations certification, you must pass two elective
CERTIFIED
PROFESSIONAL ■ FortiEDR exams within two years of each other to earn active status.
Security
■ FortiSIEM If your FCP certification is still active, passing the core exam for the FCSS in Security
Operations
Operations certification will renew it for two years from the date the exam FCSS
■F
 ortiAnalyzer Analyst was passed.
■ FortiSOAR Administrator
1 Core Exam + ■ FortiGate Administrator To renew your FCP in Network Security certification, you must pass one core exam
CERTIFIED
PROFESSIONAL 1 Elective Exam within 2 years ■ FortiManager and one elective exam within two years of each other to earn active status.
Network
■ FortiClient EMS Administrator If your FCP certification is still active, passing the core exam or one elective exam for
Security
the FCSS in Network Security certification, or passing one of the core exams for the
■ FortiAnalyzer Administrator FCSS in Secure Access Service Edge certification, will renew it for two years from
■S
 ecure Wireless LAN Administrator the date the FCSS exam was passed.
■ FortiAuthenticator Administrator
■ FortiSwitch
■ FortiNAC
1 Core Exam + ■ Cloud Security for AWS Administrator To renew your FCP in Public Cloud Security certification, you must pass one core
CERTIFIED
PROFESSIONAL 1 Elective Exam within 2 years ■ Cloud Security for Azure Administrator exam and one elective exam within two years of each other to earn active status.
Public Cloud
■ FortiGate Administrator If your FCP certification is still active, passing the core exam for the FCSS in Public
Security
Cloud Security certification will renew it for two years from the date the FCSS exam
■ FortiMail Administrator was passed.
■ FortiWeb
Passing any of the FCP exams recertifies your FCF and FCA certifications if they are still active.
1 Core Exam ■ OT Security To renew your FCSS in OT Security certification, you must pass the OT
CERTIFIED
SOLUTION
Security exam.
SPECIALIST

OT Security

1 Elective Exam ■ Advanced Analytics To renew your FCSS in Security Operations certification, you must pass one of the
CERTIFIED
SOLUTION ■ Security Operations Analyst elective exams.
SPECIALIST
Passing your FCSS in Security Operations will renew your FCP in Security Operations.
Security
Operations

1 Core Exam + ■ Enterprise Firewall To renew your FCSS in Network Security certification, you must pass one core exam
CERTIFIED
SOLUTION 1 Elective Exam within 2 years ■ SD-WAN and one elective exam.
SPECIALIST
■ LAN Edge Passing any FCSS in Network Security exam will renew your FCP in Network Security.
Network
Security
■ Network Security Support Engineer
2 Core Exams ■ FortiSASE Administrator To renew your FCSS in Secure Access Service Edge certification, you must pass both
■ SD-WAN core exams.

1 Core Exam ■ Public Cloud Security To renew your FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification, you must pass the
CERTIFIED
SOLUTION
Public Cloud Security exam.
SPECIALIST
Passing your FCSS in Public Cloud Security will renew your FCP in Public
Public Cloud
Security Cloud Security.

1 Core Exam ■ ZTA To renew your FCSS in Zero Trust Access certification, you must pass the Zero Trust
CERTIFIED
SOLUTION
Access exam.
SPECIALIST

Zero Trust
Access

Passing any core FCSS exams recertifies your FCF and FCA certifications if they are still active. FCF, FCA, FCP and FCSS certifications are valid for two years from the certification grant date.
2 Core Exams. Practical no ■ Written You can renew your FCX certification by taking the current FCX written exam as long
CERTIFIED
EXPERT
more than two years ■ Practical as your certification has not expired. If your FCX certification has expired, you must
after written take both the written and practical exam again.
Cybersecurity

Achieving or recertifying your FCX certification recertifies all your other Fortinet NSE certifications that are still active. FCX certification is valid for three years from the certification grant date.
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How to Enroll in Training

Customer
If the candidate is a customer or a public user, they must first create a public account on the
Fortinet Training Institute Portal.

Partner
If the candidate is a partner, they must first create an account on the Partner Portal. The
candidate must use their company email address to register.

Training Policies
Fortinet classes are in high demand, and fully booked classes often have waiting lists. If a
candidate repeatedly fails to notify Fortinet or the Authorized Training Center that they cannot
attend a course that they registered for, the candidate may be disqualified from registering for
future classes.

Read our full Training Policy.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

View our extensive FAQ site for details about course, lab, and exam registration; navigating the
portal; and much more.

If you cannot find the answer to your question, you can contact us here.

Purchasing Fortinet Training Products Learn More

The Fortinet Training Institute offers:

1. A wide range of Instructor-led courses delivered either onsite (in-person), or online (over
a virtual classroom application), including standard training content in scheduled public
classes or privately on premise. Private courses also include the possibility of content
customization depending on customer needs determined in scoping process.
2. On-demand Labs within Self-Paced Courses. Click here for on-demand lab availability
within self-paced courses.
3. Certification exams and study material.

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1,500,000+
NSE Certifications issued
as of January 2024

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Fortinet Programs and Partnerships

In addition to the NSE Certification program, Fortinet has an extensive global network of
Authorized Training Center (ATC) partners, academic partners, and education outreach
partners as well as additional training programs.

Authorized Training Center (ATC) Program

Fortinet ATCs provide a global network of training centers that deliver expert-level training in
local languages, in more than 150 countries and territories.

Regional ATCs are trained to scale their offerings to meet the continuous demand for training,
driven by the global cybersecurity threat landscape.

Because education is crucial to success, Fortinet continuously assesses and endorses the
ability of our ATCs to meet the training needs of today’s organizations. Fortinet ATCs offer
courses in both classroom and virtual delivery formats. If you want to learn more about the
ATC program or find an ATC nearby, please visit https://www.fortinet.com/support/training/
learning-center.

Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT) Program

The FCT program certifies instructors who have demonstrated expertise and proficiency with
Fortinet products and solutions, combined with proven instructional training skills. FCTs are the
leading instructional and technical experts in Fortinet products, services, and solutions, and are
dedicated to providing superior learning experiences for Fortinet customers and channel partners.

The FCT program aligns with the NSE certification updates and new badges will be introduced.
FCTs must pass an assessment of their technical training skills and product knowledge,
which is the NSE professional-level trainer assessment. Instructors wanting to teach NSE
Solution Specialist courses, such as SD-WAN and Enterprise Firewall, must pass a further
technical assessment.

FCTs are invited to join Train-the-Trainer (TTTs) sessions for all our major course releases as
part of our ongoing program for partner trainers.

For more information about becoming an FCT click here. Alternatively, contact us at
fct@fortinet.com.

Fast Track Workshops

In addition to the NSE Certification program, Fortinet offers interactive instructor-led training
sessions. This training includes a series of concise, technical, hands-on workshops focusing on
the most essential Fortinet solutions.

Through the introduction of market drivers, detailed use cases, and enabling technologies,
participants not only understand how they can benefit from the Fortinet broad, integrated,
and high-performance security, but also gain direct, hands-on experience implementing each
component of the comprehensive Security Fabric.

For more information on these workshops: https://www.fortinet.com/training/fast-track

Or contact the Fast Track Team: fasttrack@fortinet.com

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Academic Partner Program

The Academic Partner program works with academic institutions to create a more diverse,
equitable, and inclusive cybersecurity workforce. It bridges the gap between learning and
careers through access to industry-recognized Fortinet NSE training and certification courses.

Authorized Academic Partners can integrate Training Institute certification directly into their
existing courses, or they can facilitate the content as stand-alone continuing education.

Fortinet also provides students and participants with lab access so that they can have real
hands-on experience and they are provided with Pearson VUE exam vouchers to achieve an
industry-recognized network security certification.

For more information: https://www.fortinet.com/training/academic-partner-program

Education Outreach Program

The Education Outreach program works with global leaders to help advance education and
certification in cybersecurity. Our partnerships extend to nonprofits, industry, academia,
government, and nonprofits, to ensure we are reaching all demographics to help create a
more skilled, diverse, and inclusive workforce. To support the representation of underserved,
underrepresented, and economically challenged individuals and groups within cybersecurity,
Fortinet has partnered with organizations focused on women and minorities like Women
in Cybersecurity (WiCyS), WOMCY LATAM Women in Cybersecurity, Cyversity, Blacks in
Technology Foundation (BIT), Latinas in Cyber (LAIC), the National Economic Education
Trust (NEET), and more. By providing opportunities for training, certification, and connecting
individuals with the Fortinet employer ecosystem, we’re working to help close the
cybersecurity skills gap with a focus on diversity, equity, and inclusion.

For more information: https://www.fortinet.com/training/education-outreach-program

Veterans Program
As part of the Education Outreach Program, Fortinet helps facilitate the transition of military
service members, veterans, and military spouses into the cybersecurity industry. Possessing
a military mindset, these individuals are well trained to learn new skills and transition between
roles, making them ideal candidates for the industry.

The Fortinet Veterans program provides free training, certifications, and labs to prepare
veterans to transition into a career in cybersecurity. In addition to learning cyber skills and
knowledge, participants have access to career development services, job boards, interviewing
skills development, and resume writing through our program partners.

Together with its partners, Fortinet continues to close the cybersecurity skills gap by working
closely with the veteran community.

For more information: https://www.fortinet.com/training/veterans-program

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