Training Assessment & Certification
Level
Description
NSE 1
Network Security Technology
Foundations
NSE 2
Network Security Core
Solutions
NSE 3
Network Security Advanced
Solutions
Fortinet Network Security
Associate
NSE 4
Network Security Systems
Configuration and
Administration
Fortinet Network Security
Professional
NSE 5
Network Security Systems
Management and Analysis
Fortinet Network Security
Analyst
Coursework/Modules
Requirement/Mode
Data Center Firewall
Next Gen Firewall
UTM
Application Security
Management &
Analytics
Fortinet Overview
FortiGate Overview
Enterprise Edge/Branch
Data Center
Distributed Enterprise/SMB
Cloud & SDN
FortiGuard Services
Web Application Firewall
Secure Email Gateway
DDoS Protection
Advanced Threat Protection Authentication
Wireless LAN/WAN
Endpoint Protection
Application Delivery
Voice/Telephone
Carrier/MSSP
Management
Competitive Overview
Must complete: all 5 industry
modules and Fortinet
Study & Exams: Self-paced, online
Must complete: all 9 industry
modules
Study & Exams: Self-paced, online
Must complete: any 4 modules
Study & Exams: Self-paced, online
Complete FortiGate Security Systems I & II classes
Must complete: both classes
Study options: Self-paced or
Instructor-led , online or in-class
Exams: Proctored
FortiManager & FortiAnalyzer classes
Must complete: both classes
Study options: Self-paced (as
available) or Instructor-led , online
or in-class
Exams: Self-paced, online
FortiWeb (WAF)
FortiMail
FortiDDoS
FortiSandbox
FortiAuthenticator
FortiAP
FortiADC
NSE 6
Network Security Advanced
Products Configuration and
Administration
Fortinet Network Security
Specialist
Must complete: any 4 classes
Study options: Self-paced (as
available) or Instructor-led, online
or in-class
Exams: Self-paced, online
NSE 7
Network Security Systems
Diagnostics and
Troubleshooting
Fortinet Network Security
Troubleshooter
FortiGate Trouble-shooting class
Study options: Instructor-led, inclass
Exam: Lab based assessment (as
available)
NSE 8
Network Security Expert
Fortinet Network Security
Expert
Experiential learning, no formal coursework
Must complete: both exams
Exams: Proctored, computer
based & Hands-on practical exam
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