NSE Certification Program
Digital Badges
Share your achievements!
Overview
As part of the fall 2023 updates to the NSE Certification program, Fortinet has partnered with Credly to provide digital versions for all exam and certification badges. Representing knowledge and skills in a badge gives cybersecurity professionals a way to share their abilities online in a simple, trusted, and verifiable format.
Badge Distribution
New exam badges: Over the next six months, Fortinet will issue exam badges to individuals that have passed NSE exams (since October 1, 2019) that are valid toward the new certifications being launched in October.
Examples of new exam badges:
New certification badges: Fortinet will start issuing certification badges on October 1, 2023.
Examples of new certification badges:
Q&A on badges and Credly
What are the differences between an exam badge and a certification badge?
An exam badge is awarded to an individual that passes any exam or completes a course that is valid toward any of the new NSE certifications. Exam badges do not expire. You will receive a new badge any time you pass a new version of an exam or complete a new version of the course. The version of the exam or course is included in the badge.
A certification badge is awarded to an individual that completes all the requirements to achieve an NSE certification. A certification badge has an expiration date that always matches the expiration date of the certification. Certification badges do not have version numbers. You will maintain the same badge, as long as you keep recertifying your certification.
What is a digital badge?
Digital badges can be used in email signatures or digital resumes, and on social media sites such as LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter. This digital image contains verified metadata that describes your qualifications and the process required to earn them.
What is Credly?
Credly is the end-to-end solution for issuing and managing digital credentials. Credly works with credible organizations to provide digital credentials to individuals, worldwide.
How do I get started?
To get started, you will receive an email from Fortinet asking if you would like to receive your digital badges through Credly.
Once you have accepted, you will receive an email from Credly (admin@credly.com). Follow the link in the email telling you about the credential. You'll be asked to create an account and confirm your email. After you create the account and log in, accept the badge.
How do I manage and share my digital badge?
Watch this video to learn how to create your Credly account, accept, and share your badge.
How can I add my badge to my LinkedIn profile and share to my feed?
Learn how you can add your badge to your LinkedIn profile and/or share to your feed through the Share options within your badge on Credly's platform.
Already have a Credly account?
If you have multiple accounts on Credly with different email addresses, merge all of your accounts together under one email address and password.
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I have other certifications I'd like to add to my profile. Is that possible?
Yes, you are able to add other certifications to your profile as long as the organization has a badging program with Credly.
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