Fortinet NSE Certification Program Expands to 8 Levels Effective July 15 2026
Why this matters: Adds new certification requirements and renewal timelines that affect partner compliance, but no direct financial or margin impact was specified.
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Fortinet expanded its NSE certification program from 5 to 8 levels, effective July 15, 2026. All certifications now carry a 2-year validity period, and on-site practical exams were reintroduced at the NSE 8 level. Partners maintaining certification-based tier status will need to account for the new structure and renewal timelines.
What changed
- NSE certification levels expanded from 5 to 8, adding NSE 6, NSE 7, and NSE 8 tiers.
- All NSE certifications now expire after 2 years, requiring periodic renewal.
- On-site practical exams reintroduced at the NSE 8 level.
- Change takes effect July 15, 2026.
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