Fortinet FortiManager 7.6 Administrator (FCP) Online Training

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UPDATED: September 9, 2025

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Learn the ins and outs of FortiManager, gain control of your SOC, and prepare to earn your Fortinet Certified Professional - Network Security certification. This Fortinet training course prepares SOC analysts and network security administrators to manage FortiGate devices at scale. You’ll dive into centralized policy management, device provisioning, and troubleshooting — plus learn to streamline your entire network's security operations. This Fortinet course maps to the FCP FortiManager 7.6 Administrator exam, meaning you’ll learn the network security skills to get certified and become more confident on the job.

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What you'll learn with FortiManager Admin training

Provisioning devices with Fortinet templates
Managing ADOMs for multiple customers
Creating and deploying policy packages in FortiManager
Central firmware and configuration management
Using FortiManager as a local FortiGuard Distribution Server
Diagnosing and troubleshooting install issues

FortiManager Admin training FAQs

Who should take this FortiManager administrator course?

This course is built for anyone who works with FortiGate on the regular -- usually SOC analysts, network admins, and security engineers. If you manage multiple FortiGate firewalls, push policy changes across devices, or do regular troubleshooting in a Fortinet environment, this is a course will improve your efficiency with Fortinet devices and software.

Is the FCP - FortiManager 7.6 Administrator cert worth it?

Yes, if your job involves Fortinet tools, a Fortinet certification is definitely a boost to your day-to-day job, as well as your career prospects. Employers know that administrators who get officially trained are the ones who can handle centralized device management, set efficient policies, and reduce network downtime. Fortinet certifications validate real-world skills and employers who run FortiGate devices at scale will see this one on your resume and set you apart in network security roles.

Does the FCP pay well?

Yes, since earning the FCP can qualify you for positions like network security engineer, SOC analyst, or firewall administrator. In the U.S., salaries for those positions often range from $80k - $110k, with senior-level positions pushing higher. Regardless of your job title, this course teaches you to centrally manage multiple FortiGate devices, which means you'll have hands-on expertise that can position you for better-paying roles or promotions right away.

Is it hard to learn Fortinet administration?

The Fortinet ecosystem can be complex and challenging for people who are approaching it from backgrounds in different hardware and software. FortiManager covers many devices and policies at once, so learning to manage it and its tools can be overwhelming without a course like this one. This is the simplest approach to learning FortiGate device management with Fortinet, from connecting devices, to grouping them, applying shared policies, and scaling up.

What jobs can I get after a Fortinet administration course?

After completing a FortiManager course like this one, you’ll be better prepared for roles like network security administrator, SOC analyst, firewall engineer, or IT security specialist. This course in particular is especially relevant in roles where managing dozens of FortiGate devices manually just isn’t realistic.

Who is FortiManager Admin training for?

This course is designed for individuals who utilize FortiManager to manage multiple FortiGate devices, typically including SOC analysts, firewall administrators, and network security professionals. It’s a good choice for anyone who has to centralize updates, streamline security policies, and troubleshoot configurations in a Fortinet environment.

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Download the free FortiManager Admin study guide to complete this course in about 9 hours.

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