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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 Solution Specialist Public Cloud Security

Description

The FCSS 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 FCSS 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

To achieve this certification, you are required to pass the core exam.

Core Exam
  • NSE 7 Public Cloud Security/FCSS - Public Cloud Security Architect
Elective Exams
  • N/A

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 FCSS - Public Cloud Security.
  • Certification badge: Once you achieve the requirements for the FCSS - Public Cloud Security certification.

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

About the FCSS Public Cloud Security Exam

Exams available at Pearson VUE.

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 until July 31, 2025
  • Exam details: exam description
FCSS - Public Cloud Security 7.6 Architect
  • Exam series: FCSS_CDS_AR-7.6
  • Number of questions: 38
  • Exam time: 75 minutes
  • Language: English, Japanese
  • Product version: FortiGate 7.6, FortiWeb 7.4
  • Status: Available
  • Exam details: exam description
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Book your NSE Certification exam at Pearson VUE

Certification

To obtain the FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification, you must pass the core exam. The certification will be active for two years.

Recertification
  • If your FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification has expired, you must pass the core exam to earn active status.
  • While your FCSS in Public Cloud Security certification is still active, you can extend the expiration date by two years from the date you complete the following requirement:
    • Pass the core exam before the FCSS Public Cloud expiry date.
  • While your FCSS in Public 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 Fortinet core exam recertifies your FCP in Public Cloud Security, 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: Single Selection and Multiple Selection Multiple Choice Questions
  • 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 FCSS Training

The FCSS 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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