95% of decision-makers believe
certifications positively impact their team.


Not surprisingly, 81% of leaders prefer to hire
people with certifications.

Reference: 2022 Global Cybersecurity Skills Gap Report

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Take It to the Next Level

Each NSE level aims to assess specific networking expertise, from foundation to expert. See which ones are right for you.

NSE 4

Technical Support, System Security Administrator, Network Security Administrator

  • Entry level certification for a technical job in cybersecurity
  • Validates that you have the skills and knowledge to operate and support a next-generation firewall to support specific corporate security policies
  • FortiGate product expert

NSE 5 & 6

Security Analyst, Network Security Specialist, System or Network Security Administrator

  • Specific product expertise for those wanting to specialize in certain areas of cybersecurity
  • Validates that you have the skills and knowledge to operate and support security devices beyond next-generation firewalls

NSE 7

Security Architect, 
Security Engineer

  • Opportunity for career advancement from operator/administrator/support positions to architect/engineer.
  • Validates advanced level skills in designing, deploying, administering, and troubleshooting Fortinet security solutions
  • Continue to expand your knowledge and experience to achieve NSE 8

NSE 8

Senior Security Engineer,Senior Security Architect,Senior Security Consultants

  • Designed to reflect best practices using Fortinet solutions in the network security and cybersecurity industry.
  • Validates comprehensive and in-depth ability to design, configure, and troubleshoot network security using Fortinet products in complex networks.

Fortinet offers free self-paced training or you can purchase instructor-led training (in-person or virtual) through Fortinet-led classes, Fortinet Resellers or an Authorized Training Center (ATC).