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Summary Previous

Table of Contents
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1 Introduction 2 NSE Institute 3 NSE 1 – 8 Course Contacts

Fortinet Network Security Expert Your Learning and Exam Descriptions

(NSE) Program Management System

NSE Training and Certification Path Information for Channel 3 Accessing the NSE Institute 7 Program Requirements and Certification 11
NSE Training and Certification Average Time 4 Course Enrollment 8 NSE 1 – Network Security Associate 12
NSE Program Public Enrollment 5 Types of Training  9 NSE 2 – Network Security Associate 12
NSE 1 – 2: A New Focus 5 Cancellation Policy  9 NSE 3 – Network Security Associate 12
NSE Recertification Program  5 Course Completion 9 NSE 4 – Network Security Professional 13
Viewing Your Progress  10 NSE 5 – Network Security Analyst 13
Printing Certificates 10 NSE 6 – Network Security Specialist 14
Transferring Credits 10 NSE 7 – Network Security Architect 15
NSE 8 – Network Security Expert 16

4 NSE and 5 FAQ 6 Contacts

the Partner Program Questions and answers How to contact us

Partner Level Requirements  16 Accessing and Completing Courses 19

NSE on the Partner Portal  17 Certification and Transcripts 20
Certification Renewal 21
Partner Compliance 21
Selling Fortinet Training and Certifications 22
7 GLOSSARY
ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND TERMS
Additional Resources and Contact Information 22

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Introduction  –  Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Program

Chapter 1
NSE Training and NSE
NSE Previous

TECH
EDU
Certification
NSE 1
Security Associate
NSE 4
Professional
Certification
Certification
Introduction Path Information
Develop a foundational
understanding of the ever-
increasing threat landscape and
of common network security
Develop the knowledge
to manage the day-to-day
configuration, monitoring, and
operation of FortiGate devices
Levels
Levels Next

for Channel
concepts. to support corporate network
security policies.

Fortinet Network Security Expert

TECH

TECH
Contacts

EDU
(NSE) Program NSE 2 NSE 5 NSE 7
Security Associate Analyst Architect

The Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) Discover the types of security Develop a detailed understanding Develop the knowledge to
products that have been of how to implement network integrate Fortinet products to
Program is an eight-level certification program developed to address the threat security management and deploy and administer network
landscape discussed in NSE 1. analytics. security solutions.
designed for technical professionals interested in
independent validation of their network security
skills and experience. The program includes a wide

SALES

TECH

TECH
range of self-paced and instructor-led courses, and
NSE 3 NSE 6 NSE 8
experiential exercises designed to develop mastery of Security Associate Specialist Expert

complex network security concepts. Develop the skills to describe Develop an understanding of the Demonstrate the ability to
how the features of key Fortinet fabric products that augment design, configure, install, and
products solve customer FortiGate to provide deeper and troubleshoot a comprehensive
The NSE Program is an important part of the problems more comprehensive network network security solution in a live
security. environment.
FortiPartner Program (FPP), allowing partners to
validate network security skills and experience,
leverage Fortinet’s full range of network security
products, help accelerate sales, and offer new
Develop the knowledge and skills required to succeed in the
services. Online portions of the program are offered
network security industry.
free to partners. Fees for proctored exams are
NSE certification will help candidates validate THEIR network
outlined in this document.
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NSE Training and Previous

Certification Average Time

Next

Table on the right provides the estimated time required for a candidate to become
NSE certified. Contacts

The times shown in this table do not take into account personal study time, training
time, and exam time. The amount of study required varies according to each
chapter
candidate’s experience and technical skills. Home

NSE Training and Certification Time Table

Table 1

Estimated effort
NSE Level Includes training & exam time Training Time Exam Time

NSE 1 1 hour 0.7 hour 0.3 hour

Security Associate

Sales
NSE 2 4.2 hours 3.2 hours 1 hour
Security Associate

NSE 3 3 hours 2.5 hours 1 hour

Security Associate

NSE 4 37 hours 35 hours 2 hours

Professional

NSE 5 23 hours 21 hours 2 hours

Technical

Analyst

NSE 6 62 hours 60* hours 2 hours

Specialist

NSE 7 17 hours 16 hours 1 hour

Architect

NSE 8 18.5 hours – 18.5 hours

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NSE 1 – 2: NSE Program Public NSE Recertification Previous

A New Focus Enrollment Program

Next

Candidates who took NSE 1 and  2 before 2017 will notice a change when it is In an effort to promote cybersecurity education, NSE 1 and NSE 2 are open to All NSE certificates are valid for two years from the exam date. All NSE-level
time to renew their certifications. These NSE sales and business levels have been the public for free enrollment. NSE 3 is open to Fortinet employees and Channel certification renewals are independent of each other, with the exception of NSE 7 Contacts

refreshed, resulting in more straightforward and relevant certifications that will save Partners for free enrollment. and NSE 8, which are described below.
you time and deliver more valuable content.

NSE 1 and 2 are now all related and focused on cybersecurity education.
Attention
The public can access training on the NSE Institute through
fortinet.com  , however, it is vital that partners enter
the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal  .
Valid NSE 7 certification renews NSE 4, 5 and chapter
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6 certifications
Obtaining NSE 7 certification renews a valid, previously obtained, NSE 5 and / or
NSE 6 certification. Obtaining NSE 7 certification will not validate expired certificates.
The new expiration date of the NSE 5 and / or NSE 6 certification will be the same
as the NSE 7 certification.

NSE 8 certification renews all existing

certification levels including expired
Obtaining NSE 8 certification renews all existing certifications. Obtaining NSE 8
validates both valid and expired lower-level certifications previously held by the
candidate. The new expiration date of the lower levels being validated will be the
same as the expiration date of the NSE 8 certification.

Note
Visit the FAQ / Certification Renewal section  for examples of
higher-level certifications validating lower levels.

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NSE Recertification Recertification is of considerable importance in the IT environment. Network security professionals and their employers want to make sure that certification holders have valid
certifications, which means they must closely monitor trends in networking technology.
Previous

Program NSE certifications are valid for two years.

Continued Next
To keep their certifications current, candidates should recertify by completing the requirements listed in the following table:

NSE Certification and Recertification Table Contacts

Table 5

Level Requirements for Certification Requirements for Recertification Exam Voucher SKU Exam location
chapter

NSE 1 This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite. The NSE 1 certification is valid for two years from the To recertify for NSE 1, the exam must be retaken on the NSE I, or NSE 8 must be attained. FREE NSE Institute Home

Security Associate date the candidate passes the exam on the NSE Institute.

NSE 2 This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite. The NSE 2 certification is valid for two years from the To recertify for NSE 2, the exam must be retaken on the NSE I, or NSE 8 must be attained. FREE NSE Institute
Security Associate date the candidtae passes the exam on the NSE Institute. Whether active or inactive, retaking the exam restarts the candidate’s NSE 2 date. It does not
recertify NSE 1.

NSE 3 This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite. The NSE 3 certification is valid for two years from the To recertify for NSE 3, the exam must be retaken on the NSE I, or NSE 8 must be attained. FREE NSE Institute
Security Associate date the candidate passes the exam on the NSE Institute. Whether active or inactive, retaking the exam restarts the candidate’s NSE 3 date. It does not
recertify NSE 1 and / or NSE 2.

NSE 4 This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite. The NSE 4 certification is valid for two years from the To recertify for NSE 4, candidates must retake and pass the current NSE 4 exam or possess a NSE-EX-CERT Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center
Professional date the candidate passes the exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. valid NSE 7 and / or NSE 8 certification.

NSE 5 NSE 4 is highly recommended as a prerequisite to NSE 5, but is not required to take and pass the NSE 5 exams. Knowledge of FortiGate To recertify for NSE 5, candidates must retake and pass at least two out of three NSE 5 exams, NSE-EX-SPL5 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center
Analyst enterprise firewalls is necessary. The NSE 5 certification is valid for two years from the date the candidate passes the exam at a Pearson or possess a valid NSE 7 and / or NSE 8 certification. for any exam
VUE Authorized Test Center.

NSE 6 This level stands alone and is not dependent on any other level as a prerequisite. Passing four specialization exams at a Pearson VUE To recertify for NSE 6, four specializations must be valid at the NSE 6 anniversary date. They may NSE-EX-BUN6 Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center
Specialist Authorized Test Center is required to complete NSE 6. Four specializations must be valid at one time to complete NSE 6. The NSE 6 be the same or different, or the candidate must possess a valid NSE 7 and / or 8 certification. or choose four NSE 6
certification date is recorded as the date the candidate passes the last specialization for two years. single exams NSE-EX-SPL6

NSE 7 NSE 4, 5 and 6 are highly recommended as prerequisites to NSE 7, but are not required to take and pass the NSE 7 exam. The NSE 7 To recertify for NSE 7, candidates must pass at least one of the NSE 7 exams or possess a valid NSE-EX-CERT Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center
Architect certification is valid for two years from date the candidate passes the exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. NSE 8 certification. for any exam

NSE 8 NSE 8 stands alone and does not require any lower certifications, although all levels of NSE 4-7 are highly recommended. Qualified To recertify at the NSE 8 level, candidates must complete the current NSE 8 written exam at a NSE-EX-CERT NSE 8 written exam: Pearson VUE
Expert individuals may go directly to NSE 8, which has two steps: first, pass the NSE 8 written exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center, Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center, before the NSE 8 certification expires. Expired certifications and Authorized Test Center
and then pass the NSE 8 practical exam at a Fortinet location. The certification is valid for two years. require taking both exams. NSE-EX-PRL8 NSE 8 practical exam: In person at
a Fortinet office or remotely.

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Chapter 2
NSE Institute
Your Learning Management System
NSE training courses are designed to help candidates
prepare for the certification exams. The training courses
are not mandatory to take a certification exam but are
highly recommended.
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NSE Institute  – Your Learning Management System
Accessing the NSE Institute Previous
Next
The NSE Institute is Fortinet’s learning management system. It hosts courseware, Step 1 – Partner Portal Home Page
exams for NSE 1, 2, and 3, self-paced technical training for NSE levels 4 – 7, and
manages progress for all candidates.
Picture 1
Contacts
Fortinet partners can access the NSE Institute using single sign-on
authentication on the Partner Portal. See picture 1.
Step 1
Log in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal:
partnerportal.fortinet.com  .
Step 2
At the top of the page, click Training.
Step 3
On the right side of the page, in the  Quick Links section,
click  NSE Institute.
You will be directed to the NSE Institute website.
Note
If candidates do not have credentials for
the Partner Portal, they should contact their
company’s portal member administrator
for access. Alternatively, they can email
international_partners@fortinet.com  to
request access.
Candidates must use their company email
address, not a personal email account, to access
the portal and the NSE Institute. Please note, Fortinet
does not accept email aliases such as 123@company.com or
admin@company.com.
Only courses and certifications in a candidate’s partner
email account will be counted toward the candidate’s NSE
standing.
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Course Enrollment Previous

Step 1 – Get Started Step 2 – Search Courses

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Enrollment is free for online courses. Candidates can progress at their own speed.
To receive credit for courses taken, candidates must complete all the course
requirements outlined in this document.
Contacts

Step 1
Do one of the following:
chapter
Home
__After you log in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal,
click  Get Started.
See picture 2.

__A list of NSE 1: Threat Landscape courses displays.

__If you are not logged in to the NSE Institute, follow the steps in
Accessing the NSE Institute .

__Then, on the NSE Institute, click  Get Started.

Step 2
To find the course you want, do any of the following: Step 3 – Enroll
See picture 3.
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__To filter by course type, click  All Types.

__To filter by NSE level, click  All Levels.

__To search by course name, in the Search Courses field, type the course
name.

__To display public course offerings, at the top of the page, click  Schedule.

Step 3
__Click the course you want to enroll in, and then click  Enroll.
See picture 4.

__You will receive a course enrollment email notification that confirms your
enrollment.

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Types of Training Course Completion Previous

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Self-Paced Training Private Onsite Training NSE 1 – 3

Free Self-Paced Training and Facilitated Labs for Partners Onsite classes provide the same lectures and labs as Fortinet’s traditional public __Candidates take NSE 1 – 3 courses and quizzes on the NSE Institute.
This type of training is very flexible. You can learn at your own pace, on your own classroom training. TA technical trainer delivers either standard training (NSE 4 – 7) Contacts

or customized training at the partner’s site. For more information, please contact the __Candidates can download their NSE 1 – 3 certifications within two hours of
schedule.
appropriate regional training coordinator. passing the course and requirements. See section Printing Certificates on page 8.
Candidates access prerecorded lessons and quizzes on the NSE Institute in the chapter
facilitated lab. After candidates are enrolled in self-paced training, they can access NSE 4 – 8 Home

the corresponding facilitated lab. Contact a regional training coordinator

__Candidates take NSE 4 – 7 and NSE 8 written exams at a Pearson VUE
Americas training@fortinet.com  Authorized Test Center  . The NSE 8 practical exam can be taken either
Note
remotely, or in person at one of Fortinet’s NSE 8 test centers. There are
Before accessing a facilitated lab, you must complete the corresponding self-paced EMEA emeatraining@fortinet.com  thousands of exam centers worldwide.
training. Each lab corresponds to a specific time zone, and has a maximum number
of seats. Labs start at 9 AM and finish at 5 PM local time. __Pearson VUE candidates receive a pass or fail email notification.
APAC, ANZ, and India apactraining@fortinet.com 
To complete the NSE 4 self-paced training, you must complete both the FortiGate __If a candidate passes the course, the certificate is processed and posted to the
Security (13 lessons) and FortiGate Infrastructure (9 lessons) self-paced training candidate’s profile five business days after they receive the email notification.
courses and facilitated labs.
__Candidates must wait 15 days between exam attempts.

Virtual Instructor-Led Training Cancellation Policy

(Partner Pricing)
Virtual Instructor-Led Training (vILT)
Live, remote, instructor-led training delivered over the Internet. Candidates attend Fortinet classes are in high demand, and fully-booked classes often have waitlists.
sessions using an online classroom application, such as GoToTraining. The instructor
will send candidates the GoToTraining invitation a few hours before the class start View the Training Cancellation Policy  to find out how much notice is required
time. After candidates enroll in virtual instructor-led training, they can access the to cancel, reschedule, or substitute a course.
corresponding student guide.
If a candidate repeatedly fails to notify Fortinet that they cannot attend a course
they registered for, the candidate may be disqualified from registering for future
Public Classroom Training Fortinet classes.
A live instructor and students are located together in a physical classroom.

To enroll in public classroom training, contact the appropriate regional training

coordinator at one of the addresses listed in the table that follows.

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Viewing Your Progress Printing Certificates Previous

Step 3 – Level Certificates

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Candidates can view their completed courses, and courses in progress, on their Candidates do not receive certificates for completing exams. Candidates receive
dashboard. certificates only for passing exams. Candidates can print their certificates on their
profile.
Contacts
Step 1
If you are not already logged in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, log in Step 1
following the steps in Accessing the NSE Institute . If you are not already logged in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, log in
following the steps in Accessing the NSE Institute . chapter
Home
Step 2
Click Dashboard. Step 2
Click  Profile.
Step 3
Do one of the following: Step 3
See picture 5. Below the badge that represents the certificate you’d like
to download, click Download Certificate.
__To see courses you have completed, click Completed. See picture 6.

__To see courses you are currently enrolled in, click In Progress.

Step 3 – Your Progress

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Transferring Credits

Note
If candidates received NSE certifications while working for a previous employer and want to
transfer their NSE certifications to their new employer, they should contact their training team
to request a transfer of credits.

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Chapter 3
Program Requirements and Certification Previous

NSE 1 – 8
Next

NSE courses are designed to help candidates prepare for certification exams. To complete the NSE program successfully, candidates must fulfill the objectives
Candidates do not need to take a course to attempt an exam, but it is highly for each level of the program.

Course and recommended.

Each NSE level includes defined learning objectives and proposes specific Note
Contacts

Exam Descriptions coursework to acquire this knowledge. Candidates take the certification exam for
each level either online or as a proctored exam at a Pearson VUE Authorized
For complete details about the courses described below,
visit fortinet.com  .
Test Center  . There are no prerequisites for taking an exam, however, some
parts of the NSE training path are sequential and candidates must meet the
course prerequisites in order to enroll in a course.

Step Level Requirements Details

NSE 1 Pass all lessons and courses to earn the NSE 1 certificate Page 12 
NSE Requirements
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Sales
NSE 2 Pass all lessons and courses to earn the NSE 2 certificate Page 12 
Security Associate

NSE courses are designed to help candidates prepare for the

certification exams. Candidates do not need to take a course NSE 3 Pass four courses to earn the NSE 3 certificate Page 12 
Security Associate
to attempt the exam, but it is highly recommended.

NSE 4 Pass the NSE 4 exam to earn the NSE 4 certificate Page 13 
Professional

NSE 5 Pass two of the Analyst exams to earn the NSE 5 certificate Page 13 
Analyst

Technical
NSE 6 Acquire four Specialist certificates to earn the NSE 6 certificate Page 14 
Specialist

NSE 7 Pass any of the NSE 7 exams to earn the certificate Page 15 
Architect

NSE 8 Pass the NSE 8 written exam and NSE 8 practical exam to
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Network Security Associate Previous

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NSE 1 NSE 2 NSE 3

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The NSE 1 Network Security Associate course develops a candidate’s
foundational understanding of the threat landscape and provides perspectives from
key executive roles. These courses also cover how users can develop personal
security awareness and be safer using the Internet.
The NSE 2 Network Security Associate course introduces the candidate to The NSE 3 Network Security Associate level introduces the candidate to the
the types of security products that have been developed by the security industry features of key Fortinet products and how they resolve specific customer network
chapter
to address the threat landscape that was introduced in NSE 1. Individual Fortinet security problems. Home
products are introduced in each lesson.

Program Requirements Program Requirements Program Requirements

To earn NSE 1 certification, candidates must: To earn NSE 2 certification, candidates must: To earn NSE 3 certification, candidates must:

1 Complete all NSE 1 course lessons. 1 Complete all NSE 2 lessons. 1 Complete any four NSE 3 lessons.

2 Pass the quiz for each lesson. 2 Pass the quiz for each lesson. 2 Pass the quiz for each lesson.

Certification Additional Information About NSE 1, 2, and 3

__The NSE 1, 2 and 3 course and quizzes are available on the NSE Institute. __Obtaining NSE 1, 2, and 3 earns a candidate the designation of Fortinet NSE
Security Associate.
__NSE 1, 2 and 3 certification is valid for two years from the date of completion.
__NSE 1 & 2 are cybersecurity education. NSE 3 is sales training.
__A candidate can renew their NSE 1, 2 and 3 certification by taking the current NSE 1, 2 and 3 course offered on the NSE Institute.
__NSE 1 – 3 quizzes are built in to the courses and a candidate can take them
__Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 1, 2 and 3 certification, even if their NSE 1, 2 and 3 certification has expired. in any order.

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Program Requirements for NSE 4 – 7 Previous

NSE 4 – 7 exams have no prerequisites. It is highly recommended, but not required, to complete the course before taking the exam.

Next

Additional Information About NSE 4 Certification name

NSE 4 Available at: Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center  worldwide. __NSE 5 Network Security Analyst

Network Security Time allowed to complete: 120 minutes total test time __SKU: NSE-EX-SPL5 for any NSE 5 exam: FortiManager or FortiAnalyzer
(FortiSIEM exam will be availble soon)
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Professional Time required between attempts: 15 days

Product version chapter
Time for acknowledgement and score to be reflected on NSE Home
__6.0 FortiAnalyzer / FortiManager
Institute profile: five business days
__5.1 FortiSIEM
The NSE 4 Network Security Professional designation identifies a candidate’s
ability to configure, install, and monitor the FortiGate devices in a network.
Note
Course names NSE 5 certification requires passing two NSE 5 exams.
__FortiGate Security – 3 days – SKU: FT-FGT-SEC
NSE 5 Certification
__FortiGate Infrastructure – 2 days – SKU: FT-FGT-INF

Certification name Network Security __The NSE 5 certification is valid for two years.

NSE 4 Network Security Professional – SKU: NSE-EX-CERT:

one exam for both courses
Analyst __Candidates can renew their NSE 5 certification by taking at least two of the
individual NSE 5 Analyst exams at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center  .

Product version __Obtaining NSE 7 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 5 Analyst
exam, if their NSE 5 certification has not expired.
6.0
The NSE 5 Fortinet Network Security Analyst designation identifies a
__Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 5
candidate’s ability to provide centralized network administration, network analysis,
Certification and reporting using FortiManager and FortiAnalyzer. This designation is recognized
certification, even if their NSE 5 certification has expired.

__The NSE 4 certification is valid for two years.
__Candidates can renew their NSE 4 certification by taking the current NSE 4 exam
at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center  .
__Obtaining NSE 7 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 4
certification, if their NSE 4 certification has not expired.
__Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 4
certification, even if their NSE 4 certification has expired.
after the candidate achieves Fortinet Specialist certifications on both FortiManager
and FortiAnalyzer. Note that while FortiSIEM is included in NSE 5 training, it is
currently not a part of the NSE 5 certification.
Course names
__FortiManager Centralized Device Management – 2 days – SKU: FT-FMG
__FortiAnalyzer Administration – 1 day – FT-FAZ
__FortiSIEM Basic Training – 3 days – SKU: FT-FSM
Additional Information About NSE 5
Available at: Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center  worldwide.
Time allowed to complete: 70 minutes total test time for the
FortiManager Specialist exam, and 50 minutes total test time for the
FortiAnalyzer Specialist exam
Time required between attempts: 15 days
Time for acknowledgement and score to be reflected on NSE Institute
profile: five business days

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NSE 6
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Network Security Specialist Next

The NSE 6 Network Security Specialist designation recognizes a candidate’s

comprehensive skills with fabric products beyond the firewall. This designation is
Fortinet NSE 6 Exams Contacts

recognized after the candidate achieves at least four Fortinet Specialist certifications To earn NSE 6 specialization, candidates must pass a minimum of four Fortinet NSE 6 exams from among the following technologies:
on Fortinet enhanced products.
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Product Course Course Home
Course Name Level Requirements Version SKU Duration Exam Name
Program Requirements
FortiADC D-Series Configure and administer the most commonly used features of
5.2 FT-FAD 1 day FortiADC 5.2 Specialist
The Partner company is NSE 6 compliant if at least four different NSE 6 FortiADC
technologies are obtained by one or several engineers. This is valid only for
Platinum partners or distributors. FortiAuthenticator Use FortiAuthenticator for secure authentication 5.4 FT-FAC 2 days FortiAuthenticator 5.4 Specialist

Certification name FortiDDoS Recognize and mitigate individual and distributed denial of service
4.5. FT-FDD 1 day FortiDDoS 4.5. Specialist
(DDoS) attacks, while preserving service and network performance
__NSE 6 Network Security Specialist

__The designation is recognized after the candidate achieves at least four

FortiMail Use FortiMail to protect your network from existing email-borne
6.0 FT-FML 3 days FortiMail 6.0 Specialist
threats, and use FortiSandbox to detect and block emerging threats
Fortinet Specialist exams on Fortinet enhanced products.
FortiNAC Use a FortiNAC system to achieve network visibility and secure your
8.0 FT-NAC 3 days Coming soon
__SKU: NSE-EX-BUN6 for the bundle of four Specialist Exams. Or, NSE-EX-
network against IoT threats
SPL6 for any Specialist Exam. For details, see the table Fortinet NSE 6 Exams.
FortiWeb Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot Fortinet’s web application firewall 5.6 FT-FWB 3 days FortiWeb 5.6 Specialist
Certification
Integrated and Deploy, configure, and troubleshoot a secure wireless LAN using the
Fortinet Integrated and Cloud
__NSE 6 Specialist certification is valid for two years. Cloud Wireless FortiOS Integrated and cloud Wi-Fi solution made up of FortiGate, 6.0 FT-FWF 2 days
Wi-Fi Specialist-FortiOS 6.0
FortiAP, FortiWi-Fi, FortiPlanner, and FortiPresence
__For a candidate’s certification to remain valid, they must have passed any current
exams associated with their areas of specialization. FortiWLC Design, implement, and maintain a channel-layered FortiWLC-based
8.2 FT-FWC 3 days FortiWLC Specialist-SD 8.2
wireless network
__Obtaining NSE 7 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 6
certification (NSE 6 level not the areas of specializations), if their NSE 6
certification has not expired
Additional Information About NSE 6
__Obtaining NSE 8 certification automatically renews a candidate’s NSE 6 Available at: Pearson VUE Authorized Test Centers  worldwide.
certification for the specializations they earned originally, even if their NSE 6
certification has expired. Time allowed to complete: 30 minutes total test time for 15-question exams, and 60 minutes for 30-question exams.

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The NSE 7 Network Security Architect designation identifies a candidate’s

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or not they have taken the course.

Course name
__Advanced Threat Protection – 2 days – SKU: FT-ATP To earn NSE 7 certification, candidates must pass one of the NSE 7 exams at a
Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center  . Taking the NSE 7 course is highly
__Enterprise Firewall – 3 days – SKU: FT-EFW recommended as the best way to prepare for the NSE 7 exams.

__Private Cloud – 2 days – SKU: FT-PRV-CDS

Certification
__Public Cloud – 2 days – SKU: FT-PUB-CDS
__The NSE 7 certification is valid for two years.
__Secure Access – 2 days – SKU: FT-SAC
__A candidate can renew their NSE 7 certification by fulfilling the current NSE 7
requirements, or by passing the NSE 8 exam.

Certification name
NSE 7 Exams
NSE 7 Network Security Architect – NSE 7 SKU: NSE-EX-CERT for any of the
below NSE 7 exams: __Available at: Pearson VUE Test Centers  worldwide

Exam names __Total time allowed to complete the test: 60 minutes

__NSE 7 – Advanced Threat Protection 2.5
__Time required between attempts: 15 days
__NSE 7 – Cloud Security – FortiOS 6.0
__Time for acknowledgement and score to be reflected on NSE Institute profile:
__NSE 7 – Enterprise Firewall – FortiOS 6.0 five business days

__NSE 7 – Secure Acccess 6.0

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NSE 8
Network Security Expert
The NSE 8 Fortinet Network Security Expert designation identifies a
candidate’s comprehensive knowledge of network security design, configuration,
and troubleshooting for complex networks. To attempt the exam, candidates must
have related industry experience.
Program Requirements
There are no prerequisites for the Fortinet NSE 8 written exam. The written exam
is a pre-test for the Fortinet NSE 8 practical exam. The NSE 8 written exam is not
a certification. Candidates must complete the NSE 8 practical exam within two
years of completing the NSE 8 written exam. It is recommended to have completed
NSE 4 – 7 trainings and to have a strong experience with Fortinet products in a
production environment.
To earn NSE 8 certification, candidates must:
1 Complete the NSE 8 written exam (a practice exam is available
on the NSE Institute).
2 Complete the NSE 8 practical exam.
For more information, visit NSE 8 program  .
Certification name
NSE 8 Network Security Expert
Certification
NSE 8 Written Exam
The Fortinet NSE 8 written exam is a 90-minute, multiple-choice exam. Questions
cover design scenarios, exhibits, configuration extracts, and troubleshooting
captures that assess the networking, security, and Fortinet solution knowledge and
experience of the candidate. Reference materials are not allowed in the exam room
for the written exam.
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__Available at: Pearson VUE Test Centers  worldwide
__Exam name: Fortinet Network Security Expert 8 Written Exam
__Fortinet SKU: NSE-EX-PRL8
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__Time allowed to complete the exam: 90 minutes
__Within 15 days of taking the practical exam, the candidate will receive
a document showing their overall result: pass or fail. The document
will also show which sections the candidate passed or failed. No
Note further detail or assistance is provided.
The written exam results will not be reflected on the NSE Institute. NSE 8
certification is awarded after the candidate passes both the written and practical __NSE 8 certification will be visible in the candidate’s profile
exams. approximately one month after the candidate passes the NSE 8
practical exam.
The candidate will receive a document showing their overall result: pass or fail. The
document will also show which sections the candidate passed or failed. No further
detail or assistance is provided.
Recertification
A candidate who obtains the NSE 8 designation by passing the written and practical
NSE 8 Practical Exam
exams, recertifies on all those NSE levels that were earned earlier, regardless of
After a candidate has passed the prerequisite NSE 8 written exam, the candidate whether or not they are valid or have expired. But the candidate cannot recertify on
can register to take the practical exam in person at the following Fortinet offices. designation levels for which their have never qualified.
The following locations are available To recertify for NSE 8, it is sufficient to pass the NSE 8 written exam as long as
the candidate’s NSE 8 certification has not expired. When a candidate passes the
Austria Canada France written exam for the purpose of recertifying, they also recertify for all NSE levels,
valid or expired. However, if their NSE 8 certification expires, then the candidate will
Germany Malaysia Poland
have to redo the written and practical exams to recertify.
Saudi Arabia UAE USA
We accept three attempts of the written exam for the NSE 8 re-certification. But, if
all three are failed, the candidate must attempt and pass again the NSE 8 practical
Please contact your regional training coordinator for further information.
exam until they pass.
The NSE 8 practical exam is a two-day, hands-on evaluation. During the practical
exam, the candidate must configure and validate a complete network topology
involving multiple Fortinet products. Reference materials are not allowed in the exam
room for the practical exam.
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The Fortinet Network Security Expert (NSE) program guides partners through The NSE Program is an integral part of the Fortinet Partner Program (FPP),
eight levels of training and assessment, from entry to expert, in the discipline of contributing to the partner’s security leadership in the marketplace. Each of the

and the Partner network security. four partner levels—Authorized, Silver, Gold, and Platinum—has specific NSE
requirements that the partner must meet in order to achieve and maintain
the level.
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Program
Authorized Silver Gold Platinum Partner Requirements
NSE 1 by Level
1 1 2 3
Security Associate Table 4

Sales
NSE 2 1 1 2 3
Security Associate

NSE 3 — — — 1
Security Associate

The NSE Program is an integral part of the Fortinet Partner

NSE 4 — 1 2 3
Professional
Program, contributing to the partner’s security leadership
in the marketplace.
NSE 5 — — 1 2
Analyst

Technical
NSE 6 — — — 4*
Specialist

NSE 7 — — 1 1
Architect

*
NSE 8 — — — 1 At least four different
Expert
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Partners can view their NSE certifications on the Partner Portal.

NSE Certifications
Table 5
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If you are not already logged in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, log in
following the steps in Accessing the NSE Institute . Cybersecurity Education Technical Training

NSE 1 NSE 2 NSE 3 NSE 4 NSE 5 NSE 6 NSE 7 NSE 8

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Exam date / details
Do one of the following: 11.2.2015 11.2.2015 28.3.2016

__Click  Training, and then, on the right side of the page, click  View My NSE
NSE 6 Certification Details
Certifications.

__Click  My Profile, and then, at the bottom of the page, click  My NSE FortiMail FortiWeb FortiWireless Integrated FortiWireless Controller FortiADC-D FortiDDoS Forti Sandbox NSE 6 Specialist
Certifications.
— — — 29.3.2016 — — — No

Your primary Fortinet contact for your company’s Partner Portal can also view a
summary of company-wide achievements, compared with the requirements for
My Company’s NSE Certifications
Table 5: Sample Company, Gold
your partner level. On the Training page, in the menu on the right side of the page,
primary contacts can click  View My Company’s NSE Achievements.
Sales Technical

NSE 1 NSE 2 NSE 3 NSE 4 NSE 5 NSE 6 NSE 7 NSE 8

NEW
Required 2 2 0 2 1 0 1 0
Contact your channel account manager for more
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How do I access the NSE online training Where can I find information on upcoming
Questions and answers classes? training courses?
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__Online training classes are available on the NSE Institute. Log in to the When you log in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, you can use the
NSE Institute on the Partner Portal at partnerportal.fortinet.com  , and search field on the home screen to find upcoming courses.
then click  Training.

Use this Chapter to find answers to additional questions
regarding the NSE Program.
__If you do not have credentials for the Partner Portal, please contact
How many seats are available for each
the primary Fortinet contact at your company, who can grant you access. session?
Candidates must use a company email address to register on the portal.
Do not use your personal email address or an alias. __An unlimited number of partners can participate in the self-paced
versions of any training available.
__After you are granted Partner Portal access, you must allow up to 48
hours to receive NSE Institute access. (Before you receive access, an error __The number of seats that partners can reserve in the instructor-led
message displays if you attempt to log in.) facilitated labs, virtual instructor-led training, and classroom training is
limited to 12.
__If you transfer to another company, contact your training team to request
a transfer of your credits. __Once enrolled in an online course, partners can attend only one class
in each session for free.
Are all training courses available online? __Partners are limited to one attempt for each lab and virtual instructor-led
course. Following these attempts, registration will no longer be available.
NSE 1 – 7 courses are available online for partners. Self-paced training and
facilitated labs are free for partners. Virtual instructor-led training has a cost.
Please contact your regional training coordinator for price information. What happens if I register for an instructor-
led class and cannot attend?
How long does it take to prepare and be
If you are unable to attend a class that you registered for, notify your regional
certified at each level? training coordinator before the class begins to be removed from the session. You
may then request to be added to another session. If you need further assistance,
The time required to prepare for any level of the NSE program depends on the
contact your regional training coordinator.
time a candidate spends studying, the experience they possess, and aptitude.
Candidates can potentially complete lower levels of the program quickly. The Learn more about our Training Cancellation Policy  .
mid to upper-level technical levels of NSE 4 – 7 require a greater investment in
time and resources in order to attend more formal training, proctored labs, and
exams. NSE 8, depending on the candidate’s experience, can require many
months of preparation. NSE 8 is the expert-level, assessment-only part of the
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last qualifying course. Home
If you are not already logged in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, log in
__NSE 4, 5, 6, and 7 certificates earned through Pearson VUE will appear in following the steps in Accessing the NSE Institute .
your profile within two business days after passing your exam.
Step 2
How can I view my progress on the NSE Click  Profile

Institute?
Step 3
Step 1 Click the certificate you want to download or print. The logo will appear.
If you are not already logged in to the NSE Institute through the Partner Portal, log in
following the steps in Accessing the NSE Institute . Step 4
 Print the certificate or logo.
Step 2
Click  Dashboard Note
Candidates can print and download each certificate on their profile on the NSE
Step 3 Institute. Fortinet does not send certificates automatically.
Do one of the following:

__To see the courses you are enrolled in, and the self-paced lessons you have
started, click  In Progress.

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How long are my NSE certificates valid? Examples: How do I obtain a list of employees in my
__An engineer obtained NSE 4 certification on January 1, 2015 and obtained NSE
All individual NSE certifications expire after two years. 7 certification on January 1, 2016. The engineer’s NSE 4 and NSE 7 certifications organization that hold certifications at specific Contacts

are valid through January 1, 2018. levels?

Certification Renewal Policy
__Passing the NSE 7 exam automatically renews your previously obtained, valid
NSE 4, 5 and 6 certifications.
__Passing the NSE 8 exam automatically renews your certifications for all previously
obtained lower levels, whether valid or not.
To recertify for NSE 8, it is sufficient to pass the NSE 8 written exam as long as the
candidate’s NSE 8 certification has not expired. However, if the NSE 8 certification
has expired, then the candidate will have to redo the written and practical exams to
recertify.
__An engineer obtained NSE 4 certification on January 1, 2015, NSE 5 certification For questions about the status of individual or company certifications, email your chapter
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on January 1, 2016, and NSE 7 certification on August 1, 2016. The engineer’s regional channel team using the subject line “NSE training standing”. Alternatively,
NSE 4, 5, and 7 certifications are valid through August 1, 2018 on the Partner Portal, your company’s primary contact can view a summary of
company progress, but not details about individuals.
__An engineer obtained NSE 4 and NSE 5 certification in January 2015, and NSE
6 and NSE 7 certification in 2016. The engineer passed the NSE 8 written and
practical exams to obtain NSE 8 certification on June 8, 2017. The engineer’s How does ERC code qualification work with
NSE 4, 5, 6, and 7 certifications now are updated to the same expiration date as
their NSE 8 certification: June 8th 2019. No credit is obtained for NSE 1, 2, and 3,
the NSE Program?
because the engineer did not obtain certification for these levels before obtaining Engineers working for Platinum, Gold, and Silver partners can obtain an ERC code
the NSE 8 certification. if they are NSE 4 certified, and if their company is compliant with all NSE 1 – 8
partner-level certification requirements.
Do I have to retake courses to renew my
certifications?
It is highly recommended that you retake courses to renew your certifications, but it
is not mandatory.

FortiOS has been upgraded since I took my

courses. Can I take the older NSE exam?
Upon the release of a new FortiOS version, the previous version will remain available
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training? Can a customer buy courses? For more information: current partner standing (or compliance)?
In an effort to promote cybersecurity education, NSE 1 and 2 are open to the public __Visit fortinet.com  .
for free enrollment. NSE 3 remains the reserve for Fortinet employees and Channel Contact your regional channel team chapter
__Visit the Partner Portal  and select the Training tab to see what’s new Home
Partners. NSE 4 is the entry point for end users and customers. If a customer wants
and for updates on NSE courses. Americas training@fortinet.com 
to buy courses, training SKUs are available for resellers to quote. For private, on-site
training requests, contact your regional training coordinator.
Who do I contact with questions about the EMEA emeatraining@fortinet.com 

NSE Program? APAC, ANZ, and India apactraining@fortinet.com 

You can contact the NSE administrator at nse@fortinet.com 
(for course-related and certification information), or your regional training coordinator.

Who do I contact with questions about the

Authorized Training Centers (ATC) Program?
You can contact the ATC program director at atc@fortinet.com , or your
regional training coordinator.

Who do I contact with questions about the

course content?
You can contact the courseware team at courseware@fortinet.com , or your
regional training coordinator.

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How to contact us
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North America Europe, Middle East, and Africa

Channel Team partners@fortinet.com  Channel Team international_partners@fortinet.com 

Training Team training@fortinet.com  Training Team emeatraining@fortinet.com 

Fortinet is headquartered in Sunnyvale, California, with

offices around the globe.
Use the information in this section to contact the local
Fortinet Channel and Training Teams. Latin America Asia Pacific
For a full list of Fortinet Offices, please visit
Channel Team latam_partners@fortinet.com  Channel Team apac_partners@fortinet.com 
www.fortinet.com/corporate/about-us/global-offices.html  .

Training Team training@fortinet.com  Training Team apactraining@fortinet.com 

Additional NSE Contacts

NSE Program and Certifications nse@fortinet.com 

Courseware Content courseware@fortinet.com 

Authorized Training Centers (ATC) atc@fortinet.com 

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Fortinet Authorized Training Center. Some public classroom courses can be
delivered in the local language by a Fortinet certified instructor at the ATC’s
site. ATCs provide the same course materials and instruction used in Fortinet-
Glossary
delivered training. ATCs are selected very carefully by Fortinet, and there is a
legal agreement signed by both parties.
ABBREVIATIONS, ACRONYMS, AND Visit www.fortinet.com/support-and-training/training/learning-center.
TERMS html  to locate a Fortinet ATC in your region.
Exam voucher
Candidates request exam vouchers to take NSE 4 – 7 and NSE 8 written exams
at a Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center. Candidates request exam vouchers to
take the NSE 8 practical exam either remotely, or in person at one of Fortinet's
NSE 8 test centers.
Fortinet Instructor
An NSE-certified trainer and permanent Fortinet employee who has extensive
experience in the network security industry.
ILT
Instructor-led training: Traditional, classroom training. A live instructor and
students are located together in a physical classroom.
This list contains abbreviations, acronyms, and terms, not just NSE Institute
acronyms. So, if you list one, you must list them all.
Fortinet’s learning management system. The NSE Institute hosts courseware
exams for NSE 1 and self-paced training for NSE 4 through NSE 7, and
manages progress for all candidates.
NSE 1
Candidates acquire the NSE 1 Security Associate certification by passing the
quizzes. The objective of this level is to develop a foundational understanding of
the ever-increasing threat landscape, and common network security concepts.
NSE 2
Candidates acquire an introduction of the types of security products that have
been developed by the security industry to address the threat landscape that
was introduced in NSE 1. Individual Fortinet porducts are introduced in each
lesson.
NSE 3
This sales training is available for Fortinet employees and partners only.
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Candidates acquire the NSE 4 Professional certification by passing the exam.
The objective of this level is to develop the knowledge required to manage the
day-to-day configuration, monitoring, and operation of FortiGate devices, to
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support corporate network security policies.
NSE 5
Candidates acquire the NSE 5 Analyst certification by passing at least Contacts
two Specialist exams. The objective of this level is to develop a detailed
understanding of how to implement network security management and
analytics.
NSE 6
Candidates acquire the NSE 6 Specialist certification by passing ta minimum
of four exams. The objective of this level is to develop an understanding of
the fabric products that augment FortiGate, to provide deeper and more
comprehensive network security.
NSE 7
Candidates acquire the NSE 7 Architect certification by passing at least one
of the NSE 7 exams. The objective of this level is to develop the knowledge
required to implement, troubleshoot, and centrally manage an enterprise security
infrastructure comprising multiple FortiGate devices.
NSE 8
Candidates acquire the NSE 8 Expert certification by passing the written and
practical exams. The objective of this level is to develop the ability to design,
configure, install, and troubleshoot a comprehensive network security solution in
a live environment.
Partner
FortiPartners form a network of highly qualified distributors and resellers
committed to the same objectives as Fortinet: providing world-class products,
services, and technical support to our customers. Fortinet’s partners can
address and resolve inquiries relating to basic networking and configuration, and
can advise you on the products and services that best fit your organization’s
needs. If you want to purchase a course or an exam voucher, please visit the
partner locator to contact one of our partners: www.fortinet.com/partners/
partner-program/find-a-partner.html  .
Pearson VUE Authorized Test Center
Test centers where candidates can take Fortinet exams (NSE 4 – 7, and NSE 8
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written). There are thousands of exams center worldwide. To find a test center or __FT-FML: exams. To be NSE 6 certified, the candidate should successfully pass at least
schedule an exam, visit www.pearsonvue.com/fortinet  . SKU for NSE 6 FortiMail training – 3 days four of the following exams: Next

• FortiADC-D
Private onsite training __FT-NAC: • FortiAuthenticator
Training delivered by a Fortinet trainer who is dedicated to a single customer and SKU for NSE 6 FortiNAC Training - 3 days • FortiDDoS
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SKU for NSE 6 FortiWeb training – 3 days
• FortiWeb
Self-paced training with facilitated labs • Fortinet Integrated and Cloud Wi-Fi Specialist
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schedule, wherever they are. Candidates access prerecorded lessons and quizzes
__NSE-EX-BUN6:
on the NSE Institute. After completing self-paced training, students can access the __FT-FWC:
The NSE 6 Exam Bundle. Four single Pearson VUE access to NSE 6 Specialist
corresponding facilitated lab. Each facilitated lab corresponds to a specific time SKU for NSE 6 FortiWLC training – 3 days
Exams will be porvided.
zone, and has a maximum number of seats.
__FT-ATP:
__NSE8-EX-PRL8:
SKU SKU for NSE 7 Advanced Threat Protection training – 2 days
Seat (one attempt) for the NSE 8 practical exam at a Fortinet NSE 8 test center
Stock keeping unit. Contact your local partner for prices for the following courses: __FT-EFW: (located in Florida or France), or remotely. Please contact your regional training
SKU for NSE 7 Enterprise Firewall training – 3 days coordinator for more information about taking the exam remotely.
__FT-FGT-SEC:
SKU for NSE 4 FortiGate Security training – 3 days __FT-ONSITE:
__FT-SAC:
SKU for NSE 7 Secure Access training – 2 days SKU for the daily price per student for private, onsite training (quote is required)
__FT-FGT-INF:
SKU for NSE 4 FortiGate Infrastructure training – 2 days __FT-ONSITE-MIN:
__FT-PRV-CDS:
SKU for NSE 7 Private Cloud Security – 2 days SKU for private, onsite training for small groups of up to 5 students and 3 days
__FT-FAZ: (quote is required)
SKU for NSE 5 FortiAnalyzer training – 1 day
__FT-PUB-CDS:
SKU for NSE 7 Public Cloud Security – 2 days __FT-CUSTOM:
__FT-FMG: SKU for private, onsite customization work
SKU for NSE 5 FortiManager training – 2 days
__NSE-EX-CERT:
__FT-TRVL:
__FT-FSM: Voucher for single access to:
SKU for travel and other expenses for private, onsite classes
SKU for NSE 5 FortiSIEM Basic training – 3 days – NSE 4 Network Security Professional exam
– NSE 7 Network Security Architect exam Training
__FT-FAD: – NSE 8 written exam
Lessons tailored by our instructors who teach in English, as well French, Canadian
SKU for NSE 6 FortiADC Training – 1 day
__NSE-EX-SPL5: French, Italian, Hindi, Kannada, Philipino, Tamil, Tagalog, Taglish, and Telugu.
__FT-FAC: Voucher for single access to any NSE 5 Specialist exam: FortiManager,
vILT
SKU for NSE 6 FortiAuthenticator training – 2 days FortiAnalyzer, or FortiSIEM
Virtual instructor-led training. Live, remote, instructor-led training delivered over the
__FT-FDD: __NSE-EX-SPL6: Internet. Candidates attend sessions using an online classroom application, such as
SKU for NSE 6 DDoS training – 1 day Voucher for single access to one the following NSE 6 Network Security Specialist GoToTraining.

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