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Purchasing Process

Ordering Guide

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Already purchased Fortinet-delivered instructor-led training (in person or virtual)?
  • If you purchased through Fortinet Partners or Authorized Training Centers (ATCs), click here for information about how to request enrollment.
  • If you purchased with credit card at Fortinet Training Institute Schedule page, click here for information about how to access the course you are enrolled in.
Instructor-Led Training (in person or virtual)

See the Fortinet Training Institute Schedule page for a list of upcoming public training sessions. Click here for more information about navigating this page.  

Enrollment in Fortinet-delivered classes is purchased through:

  • A credit card transaction on the Fortinet Training Schedule page. Click here for detailed instructions.
  • Fortinet Partners: a network of highly qualified distributors and resellers that provide world-class products, services, and technical support to our customers. You can purchase Fortinet training products through our reseller partners. Training is delivered by Fortinet.
  • ATCs: a network of accredited training organizations, located in over 100 countries and territories around the world. ATCs deliver cybersecurity training in local languages using the Fortinet NSE certification curriculum developed by Fortinet. You can also purchase Fortinet training services through ATCs and request training delivery by Fortinet.

Enrollment in ATC-delivered sessions is purchased directly from the ATC. To learn more about purchasing ATC-delivered classes, on the Fortinet Training Schedule page, list sessions by ATC. When you find your preferred session, click Enroll.


Can't find a scheduled class that meets your needs?

Contact a Fortinet Partner. Depending on the request, Fortinet will add a public class to the schedule, or schedule a private class for you based on minimum attendance. You can also contact an ATC who can deliver the class.


Want a custom class that is not part of Fortinet's standard training offering?
Contact a Fortinet Partner. Your request will be scoped, developed, and delivered by Fortinet as a private class. For more information, see Custom Workshops.
 
 
On-Demand Labs Within Self-Paced Courses

You can purchase on-demand labs within self-paced courses in the following ways:

  • Through a Fortinet Partner or ATC. See Training SKUs and the Purchase Order (PO) Process.
  • Using a credit card within select self-paced courses. If lab time is available to purchase using a credit card, the course will include a Buy Now button for on-demand lab access. Click here for detailed instructions.

Click here to see on-demand lab availability within self-paced courses.

Certification Exams

To obtain NSE certification, you must pass the required exam(s). Register at Pearson VUE to take your exam at a Pearson VUE test center or through the OnVUE online proctoring service. 

You can pay the exam fees via credit card when scheduling it at Pearson VUE. Alternatively, you can purchase an exam voucher to be redeemed at Pearson VUE, in the following ways:

  • Through a Fortinet Partner or ATC
  • Through Gilmore Global
  • Through a credit card transaction on the Fortinet Training Institute portal:
    • Click the Buy Now button that appears after you successfully complete Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) and Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) self-paced courses.
    • Go to the Exam voucher purchase page.
Study Material

You can purchase the study guides and lab guides—in eBook or print format—through Gilmore Global.

Training SKUs and the Purchase Order (PO) Process

Public class SKUs allow you to purchase Fortinet-delivered instructor-led training (either in-person or virtual) advertised at Fortinet Training Institute Schedule page. These SKUs cover the lectures, labs, and study materials (study guide and lab guide) included in each course.

On-demand lab SKUs allow you to purchase on-demand labs associated with the self-paced courses advertised at Fortinet Training Institute Library page. At this time, not every training course includes on-demand labs.

Exam voucher SKUs allow you to purchase an exam voucher to book your certification exam at Pearson VUE.

Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF) - Covers core cybersecurity concepts and the fundamentals of Fortinet security solutions
Certification Course Exam Level Instructor-led Training SKU On-Demand Lab SKU Exam Voucher SKU
FCF - Cybersecurity Introduction to the Threat Landscape NSE 1 N/A N/A N/A
  Getting Started in Cybersecurity NSE 1 N/A N/A N/A
  Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity NSE 2 N/A N/A N/A
           
Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) - Builds upon fundamental knowledge with hands-on skills in network security
Certification Course Exam Level Instructor-led Training SKU On-Demand Lab SKU Exam Voucher SKU
FCA - Cybersecurity FortiGate Operator NSE 3 N/A N/A N/A
           
Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP) - Provides technical expertise in Fortinet solutions related to security operations, network security, and cloud security
Certification Course Exam Level Instructor-led Training SKU On-Demand Lab SKU Exam Voucher SKU
FCP - Secure Networking FortiOS Administrator
(formerly FortiGate Administrator)
NSE 4 FT-ILT-D04 (1) v7.6: FT-LAB-H20
v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiManager Administrator NSE 5 FT-ILT-D02 v7.6: FT-LAB-H15
v7.4: FT-LAB-H10
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiNAC NSE 5 FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H15 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiNAC-F Administrator NSE 5 FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H10 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSwitch Administrator NSE 5 FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H10 NSE-EX-FTE2
  Secure Wireless LAN Administrator NSE 5 FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
FCP - SASE FortiOS Administrator
(formerly FortiGate Administrator)
NSE 4 FT-ILT-D04 (1) v7.6: FT-LAB-H20
v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSASE Core Administrator NSE 5 FT-ILT-D01 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  SD-WAN Core Administrator NSE 5 FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-H10 NSE-EX-FTE2
FCP - Cloud Security FortiOS Administrator
(formerly FortiGate Administrator)
NSE 4 FT-ILT-D04 (1) v7.6: FT-LAB-H20
v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiWeb Administrator NSE 5 FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H15 NSE-EX-FTE2
FCP - Security Operations FortiOS Administrator
(formerly FortiGate Administrator)
NSE 4 FT-ILT-D04 (1) v7.6: FT-LAB-H20
v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiAnalyzer Analyst NSE 5 FT-ILT-D02 v7.6: FT-LAB-H15
v7.4: FT-LAB-H10
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSandbox Administrator NSE 5 FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-D02 NSE-EX-FTE2
 
Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) - Validates deep knowledge of advanced Fortinet security solutions
Certification Course Exam Level Instructor-led Training SKU On-Demand Lab SKU Exam Voucher SKU
FCSS - Secure Networking Network Security Support Engineer NSE 6 FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H20 NSE-EX-FTE2
  LAN Edge Architect NSE 6 FT-ILT-D03 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  OT Security Architect NSE 6 FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-D03 NSE-EX-FTE2
  Enterprise Firewall Administrator NSE 7 FT-ILT-D03 v7.6: FT-LAB-H20
v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
FCSS - SASE FortiClient EMS Administrator NSE 6 FT-ILT-D02 v7.4: FT-LAB-H10
v7.2: FT-LAB-D02
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiDLP Administrator NSE 6 FT-ILT-D01 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiEDR Administrator NSE 6 FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  SD-WAN Enterprise Administrator NSE 6 FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-H15 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSASE Enterprise Administrator NSE 7 FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
FCSS - Cloud Security FortiCNAPP Analyst NSE 6 FT-ILT-D01 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiDDoS Administrator NSE 6 FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiMail Administrator NSE 6 FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H20 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiMail Workspace Security Administrator Architect NSE 6 FT-ILT-D01 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  Public Cloud Security Architect NSE 7 FT-ILT-D03 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
FCSS - Security Operations FortiNDR Cloud Analyst NSE 6 FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSOAR Analyst NSE 6 FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H15 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSOAR Administrator NSE 6 FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-D02 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSIEM Analyst NSE 6 FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-H10 NSE-EX-FTE2
  Security Operations Architect NSE 7 FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-D02 NSE-EX-FTE2
 
Fortinet Certified Expert Cybersecurity (FCX) - Highest certification level recognizing elite cybersecurity professionals with advanced expertise in Fortinet security solutions
Certification Course Exam Level Instructor-led Training SKU On-Demand Lab SKU Exam Voucher SKU
FCX - Cybersecurity FCX Immersion
  FT-ILT-D02 N/A N/A
  FCX Written Exam NSE 8 N/A N/A NSE-EX-FTE4
  FCX Practical Exam NSE 8 N/A N/A NSE-EX-FTE8
           
Other Training - Fortinet product training courses that are not included in the NSE Certification Program
Certification Course Exam Level Instructor-led Training SKU On-Demand Lab SKU Exam Voucher SKU
Other Technical Training FortiADC Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H20 N/A
  FortiSOAR Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D02 N/A N/A
  FortiAnalyzer Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D01 FT-LAB-H05 N/A
  FortiAuthenticator Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H15 N/A
  FortiDeceptor Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D01 FT-LAB-D01 N/A
  FortiNDR On-Premises Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D01 FT-LAB-D01 N/A
  FortiPAM Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-H10 N/A
  FortiProxy Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-H10 N/A
  FortiSIEM Administrator N/A FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-D02 N/A
  FortiSIEM Parser N/A FT-CTM-D02 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiSOAR Design and Development N/A FT-CTM-D03 (2) FT-LAB-D02 N/A
  FortiGate Chassis Administrator N/A FT-CTM-D03 (2) N/A N/A
Powered by FortiGuard Labs Security Operations N/A FT-CTM-D02 (2) N/A N/A
  Threat Hunting N/A FT-CTM-D03 (2) N/A N/A
Custom Workshops FortiManager Operator N/A FT-CTM-D01 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiVoice N/A FT-CTM-D02 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiGate Telco N/A FT-CTM-D04 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiGate, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer N/A FT-CTM-D05 (2) N/A N/A

(1) Delivered by ATCs only.
(2) Private training only. It may require scoping to identify training needs and define the tailored course agenda. SKUs may change based on final course agenda.

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