Fortinet NSE 4: FortiOS

The NSE 4 FortiOS certification validates your ability to configure, operate, and administer FortiGate devices to secure networks and applications.

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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.

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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.

Click the exam name for more details.

Certification	Exam	Instructor Led training
	NSE 4 Exam	FortiOS Administrator

We recommend taking the associated NSE course to prepare for the certification exam.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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How to enroll in Fortinet NSE 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:

koulutus@insoftservices.fi