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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!

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SD-WAN Enterprise Administrator Exam

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Certification

This exam is part of the following certification track:

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 6 - SD-WAN 7.6 Enterprise Administrator

Status: Available


The Fortinet NSE 6 - SD-WAN 7.6 Enterprise Administrator exam evaluates your knowledge of deploying FortiSASE and Secure SD-WAN

This exam tests advanced knowledge of centralized SD-WAN configuration and operation, including operational scenarios, integration with FortiGate and FortiManager, and troubleshooting scenarios.

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

SASE-SDW-CR-ADM-7.6 Exam Badge


Audience

The Fortinet NSE 6 - SD-WAN 7.6 Enterprise Administrator exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for designing, administering, and supporting a secure SD-WAN infrastructure composed of many FortiGate devices.


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, FortiManager 7.6

Exam Topics

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

  • SD-WAN setup
    • Deploy Enterprise SD-WAN setup
    • Design SD-WAN members and zones
    • Implement Performances SLAs
  • Rules and routing
    • Design SD-WAN rules
    • Configure SD-WAN routing
  • Centralized management
    • Deploy SD-WAN from FortiManager
    • Implement the branch configuration deployment
    • Use SD-WAN Manager and overlay orchestration
  • Advanced IPsec
    • Deploy a hub-and-spoke IPsec topology for SD-WAN
    • Configure ADVPN
    • Configure IPsec multihub, mulitiregion, and large deployments
  • SD-WAN troubleshooting
    • Troubleshoot SD-WAN rules and sessions behavior
    • Troubleshoot SD-WAN routing
    • Troubleshoot ADVPN

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.

  • SD-WAN 7.6 Enterprise Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • SD-WAN 7.6 Core Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiManager 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6.3—Administration Guide
  • FortiOS 7.6—CLI Reference
  • FortiManager 7.6.3—Administration Guide

Experience
  • 3 years of experience with networking
  • 3 years of experience with network security
  • 2 years of experience with FortiGate and FortiManager
FCSS - SD-WAN 7.6 Architect

Status: Available until December 31, 2025


The FCSS - SD-WAN 7.6 Architect exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, the Fortinet SD-WAN solution.

This exam tests your applied knowledge of the integration, administration, troubleshooting, and central management of a secure SD-WAN solution composed of FortiOS 7.6 and FortiManager 7.6.

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


Audience

The FCSS - SD-WAN 7.6 Architect exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for designing, administering, and supporting a secure SD-WAN infrastructure composed of many FortiGate devices.


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, FortiManager 7.6

Exam Topics

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

  • SD-WAN basic setup
    • Configure a basic SD-WAN setup
    • Configure SD-WAN members and zones
    • Configure Performances SLAs
  • Rules and routing
    • Configure SD-WAN rules
    • Configure SD-WAN routing
  • Centralized management
    • Deploy SD-WAN from FortiManager
    • Implement the branch configuration deployment
    • Use SD-WAN Manager and overlay orchestration
  • Advanced IPsec
    • Deploy a hub-and-spoke IPsec topology for SD-WAN
    • Configure ADVPN
    • Configure IPsec multihub, mulitiregion, and large deployments
  • SD-WAN troubleshooting
    • Troubleshoot SD-WAN rules and sessions behavior
    • Troubleshoot SD-WAN routing
    • Troubleshoot ADVPN

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.

  • SD-WAN 7.6 Core Operations course and hands-on labs
  • SD-WAN 7.6 Large deployment course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiManager 7.6 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.6—Administration Guide
  • FortiOS 7.6—CLI Reference
  • FortiManager 7.6—Administration Guide

Experience
  • 3 years of experience with networking
  • 3 years of experience with network security
  • 2 years of experience with FortiGate and FortiManager
FCSS - SD-WAN 7.4 Architect

Status: Available until November 25, 2025


The FCSS - SD-WAN 7.4 Architect exam evaluates your knowledge of, and expertise with, the Fortinet SD-WAN solution.

This exam tests your applied knowledge of the integration, administration, troubleshooting, and central management of a secure SD-WAN solution composed of FortiOS 7.4.4 and FortiManager 7.4.5.

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


Audience

The FCSS - SD-WAN 7.4 Architect exam is intended for network and security professionals responsible for designing, administering, and supporting a secure SD-WAN infrastructure composed of many FortiGate devices.


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, Japanese
Product version FortiOS 7.4, FortiManager 7.4

Exam Topics

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

  • SD-WAN basic setup
    • Configure a basic SD-WAN setup
    • Configure SD-WAN members and zones
    • Configure Performances SLAs
  • Rules and routing
    • Configure SD-WAN rules
    • Configure SD-WAN routing
  • Centralized management
    • Deploy SD-WAN from FortiManager
    • Implement the branch configuration deployment
    • Use SD-WAN Manager and overlay orchestration
  • Advanced IPsec
    • Deploy a hub-and-spoke IPsec topology for SD-WAN
    • Configure ADVPN
    • Configure IPsec multihub, mulitiregion, and large deployments
  • SD-WAN troubleshooting
    • Troubleshoot SD-WAN rules and sessions behavior
    • Troubleshoot SD-WAN routing
    • Troubleshoot ADVPN

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 - SD-WAN 7.4 course and hands-on labs
  • FortiGate 7.4 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiManager 7.4 Administrator course and hands-on labs
  • FortiOS 7.4—Administration Guide
  • FortiOS 7.4—CLI Reference
  • FortiManager 7.4—Administration Guide

Experience
  • 3 years of experience with networking
  • 3 years of experience with network security
  • 2 years of experience with FortiGate and FortiManager
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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