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The Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT) assessment is a trainer evaluation process in which each candidate has to prove their training delivery skills. The FCT assessment is a two-day assessment that evaluates the FCT candidate’s ability to maintain Fortinet’s quality standards in technical knowledge, skills and instructional abilities.

Who can apply?

The FCT assessment candidate should be a Fortinet employee or a candidate sponsored by an ATC who has submitted proof of reference, along with an online application form. An FCT candidate who wants to apply for an FCT assessment must meet the following knowledge and experience eligibility requirements:

  • Extensive technical knowledge and skills in network security and cybersecurity
  • Five years of relevant experience in network security and cybersecurity
  • Certification in the required NSE training courses
  • Five years of experience in training delivery in IT security
  • Demonstrable training facilitation and delivery skills

If you meet all of these requirements you can apply for the FCT assessment!

Please contact fct@fortinet.com for queries and suggestions.

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Fortinet Certified Engineer Public Cloud Security

Description

The Fortinet Certified Engineer (FCE) in Public Cloud Security certification will be available for professionals starting on October 1, 2023.

The FCE in Public Cloud Security certification validates your ability to design, administer, monitor, and troubleshoot Fortinet public cloud solutions. This curriculum covers public cloud infrastructures using advanced Fortinet solutions.

Who Should Attempt the FCE in Public Cloud Security Certification?

We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to design, manage, support, and analyze advanced Fortinet public cloud security solutions.

Program Requirements

You must successfully pass the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam.

You will receive a digital exam badge after you pass any version of the Fortinet NSE 7—Public Cloud Security exam. You will also receive a digital certification badge with the FCE in Public Cloud Security designation.

To prepare for the certification exam, we recommend that you take the associated NSE courses. The courses are optional.

Becoming a FCE in Public Cloud Security on October 1, 2023

Professionals will receive this certification on October 1, 2023 if they have passed any version of the Fortinet NSE 7 – Public Cloud Security exam on or after October 1, 2021.

About the FCE in Public Cloud Security Exam

This exam is available at Pearson VUE.

Fortinet NSE 7—Public Cloud Security 6.4
  • Exam series: NSE7_PBC-6.4
  • Number of questions: 30
  • Exam time: 60 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Product version: FortiOS 6.4, FortiWeb 6.4
  • Status: Available
  • Exam details: exam description
 Fortinet NSE 7—Public Cloud Security 7.2
  • Exam series: NSE7_PBC-7.2
  • Number of questions: 37
  • Exam time: 70 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Product version: FortiGate 7.2
  • Status: Available

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Certification

To obtain the FCE in Public Cloud Security certification, you must pass the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam. The certification will be active for two years.

Recertification
  • If your FCE in Public Cloud Security certification has expired, you must pass the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam to earn active status.
  • If your FCE in Public Cloud Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to two years from the date you complete the following requirement:
    • Passing the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam.
  • If your FCE in Public Cloud Security certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to three years from the date you achieve or renew the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
  • Passing the Fortinet NSE 7–Public Cloud Security exam recertifies your FCP in Public Cloud Security, FCF, and FCA certifications if they are still active.
About NSE Certification Exams
  • Available worldwide at: Pearson VUE test centers and OnVUE
  • Scoring method: Answers must be 100% correct for credit. No partial credit is given. There are no deductions for incorrect answers.
  • Type of questions: Multiple choice and multiple select
  • Time required between attempts: 15 days
  • Transcript and certificate: Your Fortinet Training Institute transcript is updated within five business days after you pass the exam. After that, you will be able to download a printable certificate from the Fortinet Training Institute.
How to Enroll in the FCE Training

The FCE courses are available on the Fortinet Training Institute library here.

  • If you are a customer or a public user, you must first create an account on the Fortinet Training Institute. You must use your company email address to register.
  • If you are a partner, you must first create an account on the Partner Portal. You must use your company email address to register.

If you have questions, visit the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk page.

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