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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 Security Operations

Description

The Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) in Security Operations certification will be available for professionals starting on October 1, 2023.

The FCP in Security Operations certifications validates your ability to secure networks and applications by deploying, managing, and monitoring Fortinet security operations products. This curriculum will cover the day-to-day tasks related to Fortinet security operation devices.

Who Should Attempt the FCP in Security Operations Certification?

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

Program Requirements

To achieve this certification, you are required to pass the corresponding exams:



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 - Security Operations.
  • Certification badge: Once you achieve the requirements for the FCP - Security Operations certification.

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

Becoming a FCP in Security Operations on October 1, 2023

You will receive this certification on October 1, 2023 if you have passed two of the following exams (1):

  • Fortinet NSE 4–FortiOS (any version)
  • Fortinet NSE 5–FortiAnalyzer 7.2 Analyst
  • Fortinet NSE 5–FortiEDR (any version)
  • Fortinet NSE 5–FortiSIEM (any version)
  • Fortinet NSE 6–FortiSOAR Administrator (any version)

Under the following conditions:

  • You hold a valid NSE 8 certification on October 1, 2023 and you completed the two FCP exams any time in the past, or
  • You hold a valid NSE 7 certification on October 1, 2023 and you completed the two FCP exams and the Fortinet NSE 7 – Advanced Analyst exam any time in the past, or
  • You completed one or both FCP exams on or after October 1, 2021, and you completed one of those exams no more than 2 years before the other exam.

Note:

(1): The following exams do not count as electives for this certification:

  • Fortinet NSE 6–FortiAnalyzer 7.2 Administrator
  • Fortinet NSE 5–FortiAnalyzer (version 7.0 and earlier)

For more information about the transition to the new certifications, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.

About the FCP in Security Operations Exams

These exams are available at Pearson VUE.

Fortinet NSE 4—FortiOS 7.2
  • Exam series: NSE4_FGT-7.2
  • Number of questions: 60
  • Exam time: 105 minutes
  • Language: English, Japanese
  • Product version: FortiOS 7.2
  • Status: Available
  • Exam details: exam description
Fortinet NSE 5—FortiAnalyzer 7.2 Analyst
  • Exam series: NSE5_FAZ-7.2
  • Number of questions: 30
  • Exam time: 60 minutes
  • Language: English, Japanese
  • Product version: FortiAnalyzer 7.2
  • Status: Available
  • Exam details: exam description
Fortinet NSE 5—FortiEDR 5.0
  • Exam series: NSE5_EDR-5.0
  • Number of questions: 30
  • Exam time: 60 minutes
  • Language: English, Japanese
  • Product version: FortiEDR 5.0
  • Status: Available
  • Exam details: exam description
Fortinet NSE 5—FortiSIEM 6.3
  • Exam series: NSE5_FSM-6.3
  • Number of questions: 33
  • Exam time: 60 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Product version: FortiSIEM 6.3
  • Status: Available
  • Exam details: exam description
Fortinet NSE 6—FortiSOAR 7.0 Administrator
  • Exam series: NSE6_FSR-7.0
  • Number of questions: 33
  • Exam time: 60 minutes
  • Language: English
  • Product version: FortiSOAR 7.0
  • Status: Available
  • Exam details: exam description
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Certification

To obtain the FCP in Security Operations certification, you must pass two elective exams within two years of difference. The certification will be active for two years.

Recertification
  • If your FCP in Security Operations certification has expired, you must pass two elective exams within two years of difference to earn active status.
  • If your FCP in Security Operations certification is still active, you can extend its expiration date to two years from the date you complete one of the following requirements:
    • Passing two elective exams within two years of difference.
    • Passing the core exam for the FCSS in Security Operations certification.
  • If your FCP in Security Operations 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 any of the FCP exams 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.

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 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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