Key Capabilities / Features

Global Training Network & Scalability: The Fortinet Training Institute operates a global network of Authorized Training Centers, along with our Education Outreach and Academic Program partners, issuing over 1.7 million certifications with 30% year-over-year growth. Customer satisfaction scores for the program remain high at 93%. This extensive reach ensures scalability in training programs across regions.

Comprehensive Certification Programs: The Fortinet Network Security Expert Certification provides over 600 hours of in-depth training content, developed by expert trainers and curriculum developers. This program is enhanced by FortiGuard Labs, offering real-world insights and threat intelligence from cybersecurity experts.

Strategic Partnerships & Industry Collaboration: Fortinet partners with global leaders, including the World Economic Forum and European Commission, to address cybersecurity challenges such as the skills gap and public-private collaborations. These strategic partnerships enhance the program’s impact on a global scale.

Free Training & Skills Gap Initiatives: The Training Institute offers free access to cybersecurity certifications and training, with a goal of training 1 million people by 2026. This initiative is designed to help close the cybersecurity skills gap and improve access to specialized knowledge.
Inclusive Workforce Development: Fortinet is committed to diversity by partnering with 50 nonprofit organizations to engage underrepresented groups, including women and veterans, in cybersecurity. This initiative supports building a skilled and inclusive cybersecurity workforce.

Academic Integration & Youth Engagement: The Academic Partner Program enables close to 800 global institutions to integrate Fortinet training into their curriculum, offering free labs and exam vouchers. Fortinet also helps retain youth talent in underprivileged regions by connecting schools and corporations to foster long-term career development.

Security Awareness and Training Service: Offers up-to-date cybersecurity training aligned with NIST guidelines, helping organizations improve their security posture. The platform is free for organizations with 25 or fewer employees and for primary and secondary schools around the world.

How we are different

• Global Reach & Impact: Fortinet’s Training Institute has issued over 1.7 million certifications and achieved a 30% year-over-year growth, helping to close the cybersecurity skills gap worldwide. Working with a global network of Authorized Training Centers and through strategic partnerships like the World Economic Forum and European Commission, Fortinet is targeting to train 1 million individuals by 2026.

• Partnerships: Fortinet’s commitment to diversity and inclusion is reflected in its Education Outreach and Veterans Program, which provides free training and certification vouchers to underserved and underrepresented communities, including women, veterans, and minorities. Additionally, the company’s Academic Partner Program enables nearly 800 institutions to integrate Fortinet’s curriculum, offering essential resources to nurture a skilled, diverse cybersecurity workforce globally.

• The Fortinet Security Awareness and Training service helps organizations improve their cybersecurity posture by addressing cyberattack risks, following NIST 800-50 and NIST 800-16 guidelines. The platform offers up-to-date training on cyber threats and is available for free to organizations with 25 or fewer employees. Additionally, Fortinet provides a free Education Edition for primary and secondary schools around the world. Currently available in the US, Canada, UK, Australia, Brazil, and Saudi Arabia. Fortinet will continue to expand this initiative globally.