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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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Public Cloud Security Architect Exam

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Certification

This exam is part of the Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist - Cloud Security certification tracks.

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 7 - Public Cloud Security 7.6.4 Architect

Status: Available


The Fortinet NSE 7 - Public Cloud Security 7.6.4 Architect exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, Fortinet solutions in public cloud network environments.

This exam tests your applied knowledge of the integration and administration of Fortinet public cloud security solutions, and includes design scenarios, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting captures.

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


Audience

The Fortinet NSE 7 - Public Cloud Security 7.6.4 Architect exam is intended for network and security professionals who are responsible for the integration and administration of an enterprise public cloud security infrastructure composed of multiple Fortinet solutions.


Exam Details
Time allowed 75 minutes
Exam questions 35–40 questions
Scoring Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language English
Product version FortiOS 7.6, FortiWeb 7.4

Exam Topics

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

  • Security solutions deployment
    • Deploy Fortinet solutions to protect IaaS
    • Deploy Fortinet solutions to protect CaaS
    • Integrate Fortinet solutions with cloud native tools
  • Automation tools
    • Deploy cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible
    • Deploy Fortinet solutions using Azure Bicep
    • Deploy Fortinet solutions using AWS CloudFormation
  • Cloud infrastructure monitoring
    • Monitor AWS networks
    • Monitor Azure networks
    • Use Fortinet monitoring tools for cloud workloads
  • Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshoot AWS connectivity issues
    • Troubleshoot Azure connectivity issues
    • Troubleshoot AWS and Azure SDN connectors

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.

  • NSE 7 - Public Cloud Security 7.6.4 Architect course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiWeb 7.4—Administration Guide
  • FortiGate Public Cloud 7.6—AWS Administration Guide
  • FortiGate Public Cloud 7.6—Azure Administration Guide
  • FortiCNAPP—Administration Guide

Experience
  • 2 year of experience with Fortinet security solutions
  • 2 years of experience with AWS cloud
  • 2 years of experience with Azure cloud
FCSS - Public Cloud Security 7.6 Architect

Status: Available until December 31, 2025


The FCSS - Public Cloud Security 7.6 Architect exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, Fortinet solutions in public cloud network environments.

This exam tests your applied knowledge of the integration and administration of Fortinet public cloud security solutions, and includes design scenarios, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting captures.

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

FCSS-PUB-CLD-7.6-Exam Badge


Audience

The FCSS - Public Cloud Security 7.6 Architect exam is intended for network and security professionals who are responsible for the integration and administration of an enterprise public cloud security infrastructure composed of multiple Fortinet solutions.


Exam Details
Time allowed 75 minutes
Exam questions 38 questions
Scoring Pass or fail. A score report is available from your Pearson VUE account.
Language English, Japanese
Product version FortiOS 7.6, FortiWeb 7.4

Exam Topics

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

  • Security solutions deployment
    • Deploy Fortinet solutions to protect IaaS
    • Deploy Fortinet solutions to protect CaaS
    • Integrate Fortinet solutions with cloud native tools
  • Automation tools
    • Deploy cloud infrastructure using Terraform and Ansible
    • Deploy Fortinet solutions using Azure Bicep
    • Deploy Fortinet solutions using AWS CloudFormation
  • Cloud infrastructure monitoring
    • Monitor AWS networks
    • Monitor Azure networks
    • Use Fortinet monitoring tools for cloud workloads
  • Troubleshooting
    • Troubleshoot AWS connectivity issues
    • Troubleshoot Azure connectivity issues
    • Troubleshoot AWS and Azure SDN connectors

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 - Public Cloud Security 7.6 Architect course and hands-on labs
  • FCP - AWS Cloud Security 7.4 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FCP - Azure Cloud Security 7.4 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiWeb 7.4—Administration Guide
  • AWS—Administration Guide
  • Azure—Administration Guide
  • FortiCNP—Administration Guide

Experience
  • 2 years of experience with AWS cloud
  • 2 years of experience with Azure cloud
  • 2 year of experience with Fortinet security solutions
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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