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

In light of the current COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, and in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our candidates, Fortinet is now offering virtual/online FCT assessments. Virtual/online FCT assessments are half-day assessments conducted by FCT proctors and the FCT team.

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 workshop 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 workshop!

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

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Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT)  Program Overview


The FCT program certifies instructors who have demonstrated expertise and proficiency with Fortinet products and solutions combined with proven instructional training skills. Only Fortinet certified trainers (FCTs) meet the high standards required to deliver training in the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program.

The FCT program allows the candidate to select a Fortinet solution track. FCTs are authorized to deliver multiple courses associated with their selected solution track. Each track has specific pre-requisite eligibility and competency requirements and the requirement to complete a practical assessment successfully.

 Who can Apply?

 The candidate must first be sponsored by Fortinet or a Fortinet Authorized Training Center (ATC).

 An FCT candidate who wants to apply for an FCT workshop must also 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

FCT Assessment Workshop

The FCT assessment is a two-day assessment workshop that evaluates the FCT candidate’s ability to maintain Fortinet’s quality standards in technical knowledge and training delivery skill.

In light of the COVID-19 pandemic restrictions and in an effort to protect the health and well-being of our candidates, we are providing virtual/online FCT assessments. Virtual/online FCT assessments are half-day assessments conducted by FCT proctors and the FCT team.

On your virtual assessment day, please do your best to imitate a live classroom. We recommend the use of teaching tools, such as a whiteboard, drawing tools, projectors, and so on.

How can you apply?

1. Must be sponsored by your organization.

2. Review the eligibility requirements with the sponsor.

3. Pick the assessment date:

The FCT assessment calendar is available on the NSE Training Institute in the Schedule section.
You can access the calendar directly using this link:
https://training.fortinet.com/calendar/view.php/Course:FCT_Assessment

4. Submit an online application.

The FCT candidate must submit an online application specifying the selected track of the assessment workshop and upload all the required documentation.

5. Eligible applicants will be notified by the FCT Team.

Contact us:
If you have questions about your assessment, contact fct@fortinet.com.
If you want to cancel or reschedule an assessment session, you must send a cancellation notice to fct@fortinet.com at least 14 days before the date of your assessment.
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