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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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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.

Certification Course Program Requirement Instructor-led Training SKU On-Demand Lab SKU Exam Voucher SKU
Fortinet Certified Fundamentals (FCF) - Covers core cybersecurity concepts and the fundamentals of Fortinet security solutions
FCF - Cybersecurity Introduction to the Threat Landscape Core N/A N/A N/A
  Getting Started in Cybersecurity Elective N/A N/A N/A
  Technical Introduction to Cybersecurity Elective N/A N/A N/A
           
Fortinet Certified Associate (FCA) - Builds upon fundamental knowledge with hands-on skills in network security
FCA - Cybersecurity FortiGate Operator Core 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
FCP - Network Security FortiGate Administrator Core N/A (1) v7.6: FT-LAB-H20
v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiGate Immersion   N/A (1) FT-LAB-H20 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiManager Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D02 v7.4: FT-LAB-H10
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
v7.0: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiNAC Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D03 v7.2: FT-LAB-H15 (latest version)
v9.1: FT-LAB-D02
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiAuthenticator Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D03 v6.5: FT-LAB-H15
v6.4: FT-LAB-H10
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiAnalyzer Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D01
FT-LAB-H05 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiClient EMS Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D02 v7.4: FT-LAB-H10
v7.2: FT-LAB-D02
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSwitch Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D03 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  Secure Wireless LAN Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
FCP - Public Cloud Security Azure Cloud Security Administrator Core FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  AWS Cloud Security Administrator Core FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  Google Cloud Security Administrator Core FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiGate Administrator Elective N/A (1) v7.6: FT-LAB-H20
v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiGate Immersion   N/A (1) FT-LAB-H20 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiWeb Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H15 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiMail Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H20 NSE-EX-FTE2
FCP - Security Operations FortiGate Administrator Elective N/A (1) v7.6: FT-LAB-H20
v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiGate Immersion   N/A (1) FT-LAB-H20 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSOAR Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-D02 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiEDR Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-D02 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSIEM Analyst Elective FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-H10 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiAnalyzer Analyst Elective FT-ILT-D01 FT-LAB-H10 NSE-EX-FTE2
  FortiSandbox Administrator Elective FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-D02 NSE-EX-FTE2
 
Fortinet Certified Solution Specialist (FCSS) - Validates deep knowledge of advanced Fortinet security solutions
FCSS - OT Security OT Security Architect Core FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-D03 NSE-EX-FTE4
FCSS - Security Operations Advanced Analytics Elective FT-ILT-D03 v6.7: FT-LAB-D03
v6.3: FT-LAB-D02
NSE-EX-FTE4
  Security Operations Analyst Elective FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-D02 NSE-EX-FTE4
FCSS - Network Security Enterprise Firewall Administrator Core FT-ILT-D03 v7.4: FT-LAB-H20
v7.2: FT-LAB-H15
v7.0: FT-LAB-H20
NSE-EX-FTE2
  SD-WAN Architect Elective FT-ILT-D04 FT-LAB-H25 NSE-EX-FTE2
  Network Security Support Engineer Elective FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H20 NSE-EX-FTE2
  LAN Edge Architect Elective FT-ILT-D03 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
FCSS - Secure Access Service Edge FortiSASE Administrator Core FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE2
  SD-WAN Architect Core FT-ILT-D04 FT-LAB-H25 NSE-EX-FTE2
FCSS - Public Cloud Security Public Cloud Security Architect Core FT-ILT-D03 N/A NSE-EX-FTE4

FCSS - Zero Trust Access

Note: This certification will be
retired on June 30, 2025.

Zero Trust Access Core FT-ILT-D02 N/A NSE-EX-FTE4
 
Fortinet Certified Expert Cybersecurity (FCX) - Highest certification level recognizing elite cybersecurity professionals with advanced expertise in Fortinet security solutions
FCX - Cybersecurity FCX Immersion
  FT-ILT-D02 N/A N/A
 

FCX Bootcamp
(FCX Immersion included)

  FT-CTM-D03 (2) N/A N/A
  FCX Written Exam   N/A N/A NSE-EX-FTE4
  FCX Practical Exam   N/A N/A NSE-EX-PRL8
           
Other Training - Fortinet product training courses that are not included in the NSE Certification Program
Other (Non-NSE) Technical Training FortiADC Administrator   FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-H20 N/A
  FortiDDoS   FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-D01 N/A
  FortiDeceptor Administrator   FT-ILT-D01 FT-LAB-D01 N/A
  FortiNDR On-Premises Administrator   FT-ILT-D01 FT-LAB-D01 N/A
  FortiProxy   FT-ILT-D02 FT-LAB-H10 N/A
  FortiSIEM Administrator   FT-ILT-D03 FT-LAB-D02 N/A
  FortiSIEM Parser   FT-CTM-D02 (2) FT-LAB-D02 N/A
  FortiSOAR Design and Development   FT-CTM-D03 (2) FT-LAB-D02 N/A
  FortiGate Chassis Administrator   FT-CTM-D03 (2) N/A N/A
Powered by FortiGuard Labs Security Operations   FT-CTM-D02 (2) N/A N/A
  Threat Hunting   FT-CTM-D03 (2) N/A N/A
Custom Workshops FortiMonitor   FT-CTM-D01 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiPortal   FT-CTM-D02 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiVoice   FT-CTM-D02 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiNDR Cloud   FT-CTM-D02 (2) N/A N/A
  Private Cloud   FT-CTM-D02 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiManager Operator   FT-CTM-D01 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiGate Telco   FT-CTM-D04 (2) N/A N/A
  FortiGate, FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer   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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