FortiGate Firewall Training & Certification Course
At SkillPlus Academy, we bring you a comprehensive FortiGate Firewall Course designed to empower you with the skills to configure, manage, and troubleshoot Fortinet’s industry-leading next-generation firewalls (NGFW). FortiGate course is a highly advanced security firewall defending against cyber-attacks by providing consistent real-time defense. Learn to install, configure, manage, and troubleshoot FortiGate network firewalls to foresee any malicious attacks beforehand to protect your organization with FortiGate training.
FortiGate Firewall Certification Course Overview
This comprehensive course is designed to teach you how to configure, manage, and troubleshoot FortiGate Firewalls — one of the most widely used next-generation firewall solutions in enterprise networks. Whether you’re preparing for the Fortinet NSE 4 certification or aiming to boost your job-ready skills, this course gets you hands-on with real-world firewall setups.
FortiGate Firewall Course Syllabus
- Common Network Security Terms
- Identifying Malware (Malicious Software)
- Introduction to Firewall Technologies
- Overview of Fortinet FortiGate
- Installing FortiGate on VMware, GNS3, and EVE-NG
- FortiGate Dashboard Overview
- FortiGate Interfaces, Zones, and VLANs
- One-Armed Sniffer Mode
- Redundant & Aggregate Interfaces
- Virtual Wire Pair
- Administrative Access Configuration
- DNS Server Configuration
- Routing Concepts (Static, Default, Policy, Dynamic)
- Static & Default Route Configuration
- Policy-Based Routing
- RIP, OSPF, BGP – Setup and Verification
- Route Redistribution
- Understanding FortiGate Policy Structure
- MAC/IP/User/Service-Based Policy Rules
- Schedule-Based Access Control
- DHCP Server & Relay Concepts
- Configuring FortiGate as DHCP Server
- Configuring FortiGate as DHCP Relay
- FortiGate License Activation
- Security Profiles: Antivirus, Web Filter, DNS Filter, Application Control, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), File Filtering
- Flow-based vs Proxy-based Inspection
- Profile-based vs Policy-based NGFW Modes
- Blocking Applications (e.g., Facebook)
- Transparent Mode Overview
- NAT Overview: SNAT, DNAT, Overload
- Policy-Based NAT Configuration
- Address Objects and Service Objects
- High Availability Concepts
- Active-Passive and Active-Active HA
- Link Monitoring & Failover Testing
- Active Directory (AD) Integration
- Active Authentication (Captive Portal)
- Passive Authentication Setup
- Understanding Virtual Domains
- VDOM Configuration & Management
- Encryption Basics: Symmetric, Asymmetric, DH Groups
- IPSec Concepts & Protocols
- Policy-Based vs Route-Based VPN
- Site-to-Site IPSec VPN Configuration
- Backup & Restore Configuration
- Firmware Upgrade Procedures
- SNMP (v1/v2/v3) Setup
- Syslog Server Integration
- Traffic Shaping (Shared & Per-IP Shaper)
- SSL VPN – Web Portal Setup
- IPSec VPN – Remote Access Configuration
- FortiGate CLI Modes and Basic Commands
- Packet Capture (GUI & CLI)
- Debug Flow for Deep Troubleshootin
- Common Errors and Their Fixes
🚀Career Pathways
Network Security Engineer • Cybersecurity Analyst • Network Administrator • Security Consultant • Cloud Security Specialist
💰Pay Scale Overview
| Country | Salary Range (Based on Glassdoor estimates) |
|---|---|
| India | ₹6 LPA – ₹20 LPA |
| USA | $95,000 – $140,000 per year |
| Canada | CAD 78,000 – CAD 115,000 per year |
| Dubai | AED 120,000 – AED 170,000 per year |
| UK | £50,000 – £75,000 per year |
Source: Glassdoor, Payscale, and job market data for FortiGate Firewall/Security Engineers (2024–2025)
📈Future Growth
- FortiGate Firewall is extensively used in Enterprise Networks, MSSPs, Cloud Environments, and SD-WAN Security solutions.
- Job demand for FortiGate firewall and network security engineers is expected to grow +20% over the next 5 years.
Choose Your Preferred Learning Mode
1-TO-1 TRAINING
- Trainer Support on WhatsApp
- Flexible Scheduling
- Course Fee: ₹ 14,999
- Installment Option Available
GROUP TRAINING
- Peer Support
- Cost-Effective Option
- Course Fee: ₹ 9,999
- Installment Option Available
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FortiGate Firewall Training Batch Schedule
Date | Duration | Batch Type | Mode |
14th April'25 (Ongoing Batch) | 30 Hrs. / Daily 1 Hr. | Weekdays - Mon to Fri | Offline / Online |
26th May'25 (Upcoming Batch) | 30 Hrs. / Daily 1 Hr. | Weekdays - Mon to Fri | Offline / Online |
Benefits of SkillPlus FortiGate Firewall Course
What You Need?
- Practical knowledge and exposure relevant to the current industry/job needs
- Personalized Attention and help to make progress in my learning
- Curriculum that is crafted for success
- 24/7 Support at every step
What SkillPlus Provides?
- Live instructor-led online classes by industry experts
- 1:1 Premium Training to resolve all your doubts
- Covers all the core topics and practical projects with industry relevance
- Provides 24/7 WhatsApp Support
What Others Provides?
- No such feature is provided or others focus on pre-recorded content
- No personal attention, Online recordings are common for everyone
- May or may not cover all the essential topics
- May offer limited support or none at all
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FortiGate Firewall Certification Course FAQs
Our FortiGate Firewall course is designed to help you master Fortinet’s next-generation firewall, including setup, VPNs, NAT policies, UTM features, and real-world configurations. Whether you’re aiming for NSE 4 certification or managing enterprise security, this course has you covered.
This course is perfect for:
- Network & Security Engineers
- IT professionals preparing for Fortinet NSE 4
- System Administrators & Infrastructure specialists
- Anyone looking to work with FortiGate firewalls in a real-world environment
Basic networking knowledge (IP addressing, subnets, firewalls) is recommended. No Fortinet experience is required — we start with the fundamentals and build up to advanced topics.
Yes! You’ll practice with live labs, downloadable FortiGate images (in GNS3/VMware), and step-by-step configuration guides to simulate real-world scenarios.
Absolutely. The course covers the full NSE 4 exam objectives.
Yes! Once you complete the course, you’ll receive a SkillPlus Academy certificate. You can easily share it on LinkedIn with our “Add to Profile” button and a unique verification code for authenticity.
You get lifetime access, including future updates. Learn at your own pace—anytime, anywhere.
Yes. We offer a 3-day refund policy if you’re not satisfied and haven’t completed more than 10% of the course. No questions asked.