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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 Professional Cloud Security

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Description

The FCP in Cloud Security certification validates your ability to secure public and private cloud applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet application security products. This curriculum will cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet application security devices and VMs.

Who Should Attempt the FCP in Cloud Security Certification?

We recommend this certification for cybersecurity professionals who require the expertise needed to deploy, manage, and analyze Fortinet public security devices and VMs.

Program Requirements

To achieve this certification, you must pass the NSE 4 exam and one NSE 5 exam within two years. The certification will be active for two years from the date of the second exam.

Click on the exam name for more details.

NSE 4 Exam
  • Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiOS Administrator
NSE 5 Exam
  • Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiWeb Administrator

To prepare for the certification exams, we recommend that you take the associated NSE courses.

Digital Badges

You will receive digital badges under the following circumstances:

  • Exam badge: Each time you pass any version of the exam included in FCP in Cloud Security.
  • Certification badge: Once you achieve the requirements for the FCP in Cloud Security certification.

For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.

Recertification
  • If your FCP in Cloud Security certification has expired, you must pass the NSE 4 exam and one NSE 5 exam within two years to renew your certification.
  • While your FCP in Cloud Security certification is still active, you can extend the expiration date by two years from the date you complete one of the following requirements:
    • Pass the NSE 4 exam and one NSE 5 exam from the FCP in Cloud Security certification track before the expiry date.
    • Pass one NSE 6 exam or the NSE 7 exam from the FCSS in Cloud Security certification track before the expiry date.
  • While your FCP in Cloud Security certification is still active, you can extend the expiration date by three years from the date you achieve or renew the FCX in Cybersecurity certification.
  • Passing the NSE 4 or any NSE 5 exam recertifies your FCF and FCA certifications if they are still active.

For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.

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Book the Exam

Book your NSE Certification exam at Pearson VUE

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 drag-and-drop.
  • Time required between attempts: 15 days
  • Digital badges: Your Fortinet Training Institute account is updated within five business days after you pass the exam.
  • Once an exam has been counted towards certification, it cannot be used again to renew the same certification.
  • You cannot retake an exam you have already passed.
How to Enroll in the FCP Training

The FCP 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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