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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 Networking Fundamentals

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Course Description

In this course, you will learn about the essentials of data communication and the basic functions of computer networking. This course is designed as an entry point for individuals who are new to the data networking environment, and who are looking to pursue a career in IT, computer networking and infrastructure, or cybersecurity. This course provides a foundation of essential networking concepts and terminology. Students can then build on these concepts to explore more advanced topics that are related to these career paths.

Who Should Attend

Anyone who wants to learn about basic networking concepts should attend this course.

Prerequisites

There are no prerequisites for this course.

Agenda
  1. Welcome video
  2. LAN Basics
  3. OSI Reference Model
  4. TCP/IP Internet Layer
  5. Networking Devices
  6. TCP/IP Suite
  7. Design Issues
  8. Internetworking Fundamentals
  9. Virtualization and Cloud
Objectives

After completing this course, you will be able to:

  • Describe the topologies, models, and protocols used to organize computing devices and allow communication at the various layers of the OSI model
  • Identify the seven layers of the OSI model
  • Explain the design, types, and technologies used to connect LANs
  • Deploy FortiDDoS to protect both network appliances and servers
  • Describe the differences between physical on-premises, virtualization, and cloud computing
System Requirements

If you take the online format of this class, you must use a computer that has the following:

  • A high-speed Internet connection
  • An up-to-date web browser
  • A PDF viewer
  • Speakers or headphones
  • One of the following:
    • HTML 5 support
    • An up-to-date Java Runtime Environment (JRE) with Java Plugin enabled in your web browser
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Access the latest self-paced training version

Course Duration
  • Total course duration (estimated): 4-5 hours
Formats

  • Self-paced online
Certification

This course does not have a certification exam.

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