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FortiGate Administrator (FCP) Online Training

This FortiGate Administrator course prepares intermediate network administrators and security engineers for managing Fortinet firewalls. Configure dynamic routing, set up failover and ECMP routes, and manage DHCP services on FortiGate devices! Take this course and you’ll build the skills needed to secure and optimize enterprise networks using Fortinet’s powerful security infrastructure.

Updated May 2025

27Skills
228Videos
28hTotal
228 videos28h

Who This Course Is For

This course is great for network administrators, security engineers, and IT consultants looking to advance their FortiGate firewall administration skills. It’s also a great starting point for beginners pursuing a career in network security. Whether you’re earning certifications or proving your expertise, this training covers foundational to advanced FortiGate configuration and management skills.

Skills Your Team Will Gain

  • Configure dynamic routing protocols (OSPF, BGP) on FortiGate devices
  • Set up failover strategies and ECMP routes for high availability
  • Manage DHCP services in FortiGate environments
  • Implement headquarters (HQ) configurations for centralized management
  • Optimize the FortiGate DataPlane for efficient traffic handling
  • Bootstrap new FortiGate firewalls for rapid deployment

Course Curriculum

This course contains 27 skills covering 228 video lessons. Total duration: 28h.

Detailed skill-by-skill breakdown coming soon.

Certification

FCP in Security Operations

The Fortinet Certified Professional in Security Operations (FCP in Security Operations) certification validates the skills and knowledge of security professionals in configuring, managing, and monitoring Fortinet security solutions. It is designed fo...

Exam FCP_FGT_AD-7.6, FCP_FAZ_AN-7.4Level ProfessionalDifficulty IntermediateCost $200 per exam
FortiOSSecurity OperationsIncident ResponseSecurity AnalysisNetwork Security
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