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FCT Assessment

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Fortinet Certified Trainer (FCT) Assessment Description

The FCT program certifies instructors who have demonstrated expertise and proficiency with Fortinet products and solutions, combined with proven instructional training skills. FCTs are the leading instructional and technical experts in Fortinet products, services, and solutions, and are dedicated to providing superior learning experiences for Fortinet customers and channel partners.

The FCT assessment is a half-day examination led by FCT proctors.

FCT Requirements
  • FCT candidates must attend classroom-based NSE 4 training, either from Fortinet or a Fortinet Authorized Training Center (ATC) (delivered by an FCT).
  • A valid certification in NSE 4 & NSE 7 is mandatory.
  • An instructor must be an FCT in NSE 4 prior to any NSE 5, NSE 6, or NSE 7 course assessment.
  • FCT candidates must hold current Fortinet NSE certifications for the NSE level at which they are being assessed. FCT candidates must have completed the courses they want to teach, and hold a certificate of completion for those courses (proof must be submitted with the FCT application).
  • FCT candidates must review the Fortinet instructor materials and lab guides and be prepared to teach ANY of the modules in the selected courses, including the hands-on labs.
If you meet all of the requirements above, please contact atc@fortinet.com.
About the FCT Assessment

On your assessment day, please do your best to imitate a live classroom.

We will assess your knowledge of the content, labs, and relevant Fortinet products, as well as your presentation skills.

You must have a webcam, and we recommend that you are standing in “presentation” mode.

The NSE 4 and NSE 7 assessment has 3 stages:

  • Stage 1 – Presentation:  You will present an NSE module chosen by Fortinet instructors, and one module of your choosing
  • Stage 2 – FCT Questions: You will be asked 10 questions, that are chosen randomly from the FCT Technical Questions Pool
  • Stage 3 – Break/Fix Labs: You will be provided with a pod student/remote and asked to troubleshoot 2 lab scenarios

NSE 5 and NSE 6 have only stages 1 and 2.

Disqualification & Cancellation Policies
  • Once an assessment is scheduled, it is not recommended that you cancel it. You can cancel your assessment at least 14 days before the date of your assessment and you must wait 8 weeks before submitting a new FCT assessment request.
  • Candidates who are no-shows to their FCT assessment will be disqualified.
  • FCT candidates who do not maintain a classroom environment throughout the FCT assessment, will be disqualified.
  • Candidates who fail their FCT assessment must take a minimum of 8 weeks to prepare for their next attempt.
  • Candidates can attend a maximum of 3 FCT attempts for each course. If candidates fail all 3 attempts, they will be disqualified.
If you have questions about your assessment, contact atc@fortinet.com. If you want to cancel or reschedule an assessment session, you must send a cancellation notice to atc@fortinet.com at least 14 days before the date of your assessment.
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