What is the difference between an exam badge and a certification badge?

Modified on Thu, 13 Jun at 3:06 PM

As of April 4th, 2023, an exam badge is awarded to individuals who complete any exams (FCP, FCSS, FCX) that count towards the new NSE certifications. As of October 1, 2023, exam badges are also awarded for passing FCA and FCF courses. Exam badges have the following considerations:

  • Do not expire and can be used to meet certification requirements for two (2) years from the issue date. 
  • Are awarded every time individuals complete a new version of an exam (FCP, FCSS, FCX) or a course (FCF, FCA). 
  • The version of the exam (FCP, FCSS, FCX) or course (FCF, FCA) that you completed is included on the badge.


Example of an exam badge:


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As of October 1, 2023, a certification badge is awarded to individuals who complete all the requirements to achieve the new NSE certifications. Certification badges have the following considerations:

  • Have an expiration date that always matches the expiration date of the respective achieved certification:
    • For certifications that require completion of one (1) exam, the expiration date will be two (2) years after you pass the required exam. 
    • For certifications that require completion of two (2) exams, the expiration date will be two (2) years after you pass the second exam.
    • For Fortinet Certified Expert (FCX), the expiration will be three (3) years from the date of completion.
  • Do not have version numbers.
  • Remain active as long as you keep renewing your certification before expiration.


Example of a certification badge:


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For more information about the requirements to achieve an exam or certifications badge, see What are the requirements for NSE certification?


For more information about where to find the NSE badge(s), see Where can I find my Fortinet NSE badge(s)? 

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