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Fortinet Certified Professional Secure Networking

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As of July 15, 2026, the Fortinet NSE Certification program will change from five to eight certification levels. For details about the new program and certification requirements, visit https://www.fortinet.com/nse-training-update.
Description

The FCP in Secure Networking certification validates your ability to secure networks and applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet network security products. This curriculum will cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet network security devices.

Who Should Attempt the FCP in Secure Networking Certification?

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

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 Exams
  • Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiManager Administrator
  • Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiNAC Administrator
  • Fortinet NSE 5 - FortiSwitch Administrator
  • Fortinet NSE 5 - Secure Wireless LAN 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 Secure Networking.
  • Certification badge: Once you achieve the requirements for the FCP in Secure Networking certification.

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

Recertification
  • If your FCP in Secure Networking certification has expired, you must pass the NSE 4 exam and one NSE 5 exam no more than two years apart to renew your certification.
  • While your FCP in Secure Networking 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 Secure Networking before the expiry date.
    • Pass one NSE 6 or the NSE 7 exam from the FCSS in Secure Networking certification track before the expiry date.
  • While your FCP in Secure Networking 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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