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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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NSE 1 The Threat Landscape

Description

Information Security Awareness is the entry level course in the Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program. This course outlines today's cyberthreats and advises how you can secure your information.

This course also provides the foundation for the NSE 2 level, where you learn about Fortinet solutions.

Fortinet Sales and Pre-Sales associates, and Fortinet Partner Sales and Pre-Sales associates are required to complete this course before progressing to the next level of the program.

Who Should Attend

This course is open to anyone who wants to learn about the threat landscape and information security.

All Fortinet employees and partners are encouraged to obtain NSE 1, NSE 2, and NSE 3 certifications.

Program Requirements

You must successfully complete all five mandatory lessons and pass all quizzes within the Information Security Awareness course.

How to Enroll in NSE 1 Training

The NSE 1 course is available on the Fortinet Training Institute at https://training.fortinet.com.

To enroll, you must have an account on the Fortinet Training Institute. If you are a partner, you need to create an account on the Partner Portal before you can enroll. You must use your company email address to create an account on the Fortinet Training Institute.

After you log in to the Fortinet Training Institute, click Library to view the NSE 1 course.

Need Help?

You can find answers to many common questions on the Fortinet Training Institute FAQs page. For all other questions, issues, or feedback, visit the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk page.

If you have any questions about our courses and certification program, please refer to the Network Security Expert (NSE) Program site.

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Certification

NSE 1 is part of the Fortinet NSE Associate designation. Candidates must pass NSE 1, NSE 2, and NSE 3 to be a Fortinet NSE Associate. The NSE 1 certification is valid for two years from the date of completion.

Recertification

You can renew your certification by taking the current NSE 1 course in the NSE Training Institute.

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