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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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Certification

This exam is part of the following certification track:

Visit the Cybersecurity Certification page for information about certification requirements.

Exams available at Pearson VUE are listed below. Select an exam to view the details.

Fortinet NSE 6 - Network Security Support Engineer 7.6

Status: Available



The Fortinet NSE 6 - Network Security 7.6 Support Engineer exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, Fortinet solutions in enterprise security infrastructure environments.

This exam tests your knowledge and skills required to diagnose and troubleshoot enterprise firewall solutions in FortiOS 7.6.

Once you pass the exam, you will receive the following exam badge:


Audience

The Fortinet NSE 6 - Network Security 7.6 Support Engineer exam is intended for network and security professionals who are responsible for the administration and support of an enterprise security infrastructure composed of many FortiGate devices.


Exam Details
Time allowed 75 minutes
Exam questions 35–45 questions
Scoring Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language English
Product version FortiOS 7.6.2

Exam Topics

Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:

  • System troubleshooting
    • Troubleshoot Security Fabric issues between FortiGate devices
    • Troubleshoot automation stitches
    • Troubleshoot resource problems using built-in tools
    • Troubleshoot connectivity problems using built-in tools
    • Troubleshoot different operation modes for FGCP HA clusters
  • Authentication
    • Troubleshoot local and remote authentication
    • Troubleshoot Fortinet Single Sign-On (FSSO) issues
  • Security profiles
    • Troubleshoot FortiGuard issues
    • Troubleshoot web filtering issues
    • Troubleshoot the intrusion prevention system (IPS)
  • Routing
    • Troubleshoot routing packets using static routes
    • Troubleshoot OSPF to route the enterprise traffic
    • Troubleshoot BGP to route the enterprise traffic
  • VPN
    • Perform FortiEDR troubleshooting
    • Troubleshoot IPsec IKE version 1 and 2 issues

Training Resources

The following resources are recommended for attaining the knowledge and skills that are covered on the exam. The recommended training is available as a foundation for exam preparation. In addition to training, you are strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.

  • Network Security 7.6 Support Engineer course and hands-on labs
  • Enterprise Firewall 7.6 course and hands-on labs
  • FortiGate 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiOS 7.6—New Features Guide
  • FortiOS 7.6—CLI Reference

Experience
  • 3 years of experience with networking
  • 3 years of experience with network security
  • Minimum of 2 years of hands-on experience with FortiGate
FCSS - Network Security Support Engineer 7.4

Status: Available until October 31, 2025

The FCSS - Network Security 7.4 Support Engineer exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, Fortinet solutions in enterprise security infrastructure environments.

The exam tests important knowledge and skills required to diagnose and troubleshoot enterprise firewall solutions in FortiOS 7.4.

Once you pass the exam, you will receive the following exam badge:


Audience

The FCSS - Network Security 7.4 Support Engineer exam is intended for network and security professionals who are responsible for the administration and support of an enterprise security infrastructure composed of many FortiGate devices.


Exam Details
Time allowed 75 minutes
Exam questions 40 multiple-choice questions
Scoring Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language English
Product version FortiOS 7.4

Exam Topics

Successful candidates have applied knowledge and skills in the following areas and tasks:

  • System Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshoot FortiGate-to-FortiGate Security Fabric issues
    • Troubleshoot automation stitches
    • Troubleshoot resource problems using built-in tools
    • Troubleshoot connectivity problems using built-in tools
    • Troubleshoot different operation modes for FGCP HA clusters
  • Authentication
    • Troubleshoot local and remote authentication
    • Troubleshoot Fortinet Single Sign-On (FSSO) issues
  • Security Profiles
    • Troubleshoot FortiGuard issues
    • Troubleshoot web filtering issues
    • Troubleshoot the intrusion prevention system (IPS)
  • Routing
    • Troubleshoot routing packets using static routes
    • Troubleshoot OSPF to route the enterprise traffic
    • Troubleshoot BGP to route the enterprise traffic
  • VPN
    • Troubleshoot IPsec IKE version 1 and 2 issues

Training Resources

The following resources are recommended for attaining the knowledge and skills that are covered on the exam. The recommended training is available as a foundation for exam preparation. In addition to training, you are strongly encouraged to have hands-on experience with the exam topics and objectives.

  • FCSS - Network Security 7.4 Support Engineer course and hands-on labs
  • FCSS - Enterprise Firewall 7.2 course and hands-on labs
  • FCP - FortiGate 7.4 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.4—Administration Guide
  • FortiOS 7.4—New Features Guide
  • FortiOS 7.4—CLI Reference

Experience
  • 3 years of experience with networking
  • 3 years of experience with network security
  • Minimum of 1 year of hands-on experience with FortiGate
Exam Sample Questions

A set of sample questions is available from the Fortinet Training Institute. These questions represent the exam content in question type and content scope. However, the questions do not necessarily represent all the exam content, nor are they intended to assess your readiness to take the certification exam.

See the Fortinet Training Institute for the course that includes the sample questions

Examination Policies and Procedures

The Fortinet Training Institute recommends that you review the exam policies and procedures before you register for the exam. Access important information on the Fortinet Training Institute Policies page, and find answers to common questions on the FAQ page.

Questions?

If you have more questions about the NSE Certification Program, contact us through the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk page.

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