Fortinet NSE 4: FortiOS
The NSE 4 FortiOS certification validates your ability to configure, operate, and administer FortiGate devices to secure networks and applications.
Target Audience
We recommend this certification for network and security professionals who require the expertise to configure and administer firewall solutions in an enterprise network security infrastructure.
Program Requirements
To achieve this certification, you must pass the NSE 4 FortiOS proctored exam. The awarded certification will be active for 2 years from the date of the exam.
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We recommend taking the associated NSE course to prepare for the certification exam.
Digital Badges
You will receive digital badges in the following circumstances:
- Exam badge: You receive an exam badge each time you pass any version of an exam.
- Certification badge: You receive a certification badge once you achieve the requirements for the NSE 4 FortiOS certification.
For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.
Recertification
To renew your NSE 4 FortiOS certification, complete one of the following:
- Pass the next version of the NSE 4 FortiOS exam.
- Complete the online NSE 4 recertification assessment if:
- The certification assessment is available for the latest version
- You passed the proctored exam for a previous version
- The previous exam was taken within the last 2 years
- Achieve or renew an NSE 7 certification.
- Pass any NSE 8 practical exam.
Achieving or renewing the NSE 4 FortiOS certification automatically recertifies your NSE 1, NSE 2, and NSE 3 certifications, if they are still active.
For more information, see the following knowledge base article in the Fortinet Training Institute Helpdesk.
About NSE Certification Exams
- Availability: Exams are available worldwide at: Pearson VUE test centers and OnVUE
- Scoring method: Answers must be 100% correct to receive credit. No partial credit is awarded, and there are no deductions for incorrect answers.
- Type of questions: Exams include multiple choice and drag-and-drop questions.
- Exam retakes: You must wait 15 days before retaking a failed exam. You cannot retake an exam you have already passed.
- Digital badges: Your Fortinet Training Institute account is updated within 5 business days after you pass an exam.
- Certification renewal: Once an exam has been counted toward certification, it cannot be used again to renew the same certification.
How to enroll in Fortinet NSE 4 training?
The NSE program offers flexible delivery options:
- On-site training
- Instructor-led training
- Virtual instructor-led training
- Self-paced training with facilitated labs
To enrol in an on-site or virtual instructor-led training, contact our customer services team:
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