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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 4 Network Security Professional

Description

The Network Security Professional designation recognizes your ability to install and manage the day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and operation of a FortiGate device to support specific corporate network security policies.

Who Should Attempt the NSE 4 Certification

We recommend this course for network and security professionals who are involved in the day-to-day management, implementation, and administration of a security infrastructure using FortiGate devices

Program Requirements

You must successfully pass the NSE 4 certification exam:

Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiOS (FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure)

To prepare for the certification exam, we recommend that you take the FortiGate Security and FortiGate Infrastructure courses. The courses are optional.

About the NSE 4 Exam
NSE 4 exams are available at Pearson VUE.

Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiOS 7.0
  • Exam series: NSE4_FGT-7.0
  • Number of questions: 60
  • Exam time: 105 minutes
  • Language: English and Japanese
  • Product version: FortiOS 7.0
  • Status: Available until March 31, 2023
  • Exam details: exam description

Fortinet NSE 4 - FortiOS 7.2
  • Exam series: NSE4_FGT-7.2
  • Number of questions: 60
  • Exam time: 105 minutes
  • Language: English and Japanese
  • Product version: FortiOS 7.2
  • Status: Available
  • Exam details: exam description

Exam appointments can be scheduled, rescheduled or cancelled up to 24 hours prior to the last delivery date, subject to seat availability.
How to Enroll in NSE 4 Training

The NSE 4 courses are available on the Fortinet Training Institute library at NSE 4 Network Security Professional

  • If you are a customer or a public user, you must first create an account on the Fortinet Training Institute. You must use your company email address to register. 
  • If you are a partner, you must first create an account on the Partner Portal.  You must use your company email address to register.

If you have questions, contact the Fortinet Training Institute Help Desk.

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Book the Exam

Book your NSE Certification exam at Pearson VUE

Certification

To obtain certification, you must pass the NSE 4 certification exam. NSE 4 certification is valid for two years from the date of completion.

Recertification
  • You can renew your certification by taking the current NSE 4 exam at a Pearson VUE test center.
  • Obtaining NSE 7 certification automatically renews your NSE 4 certification, if your NSE 4 certification has not expired.
  • Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews your NSE 4 certification, even if your NSE 4 certification has expired.
About NSE Certification Exams
  • Available worldwide at: Pearson VUE testing centers and OnVUE.
  • Scoring method: Answers must be 100% correct for credit. No partial credit is given. There are no deductions for incorrect answers.
  • Type of questions: Multiple choice and multiple select
  • Time required between attempts: 15 days
  • Transcript and certificate: Your Fortinet Training Institute transcript is updated within five business days after you pass the exam. After that, you will be able to download a printable certificate from the Fortinet Training Institute.
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