Effective July 15, 2026, the Fortinet NSE Certification program will be making the following updates:
- Moving from 5 certification levels to 8
- Creation of industry certifications outside the 8-level structure
- Maintain four training tracks across some levels: Secure Networking, Security Operations, Cloud Security, and SASE
- All certifications will be valid for two years
- New requirements and recertification rules
- Reintroducing on-site practical exams at the NSE 8 level
- Expand the eligible products for earning a certification
Get the Specifics
DWWTC will soon be updating our website to highlight all the specifics of this updated program. In the meantime, visit the Fortinet website for a preview of the details.