How do I schedule my NSE 8 practical exam?

After you pass the NSE 8 written exam at Pearson VUE, you can then attempt the NSE 8 practical exam. 

As of January 2023, NSE 8 practical exams are available online, proctored through ProctorU. 

You must purchase your NSE 8 practical exam voucher through Fortinet Resellers, Authorized Training Centers, or via credit card in the Fortinet Training Institute portal, prior to scheduling the exam.

See Fortinet Training Institute Purchasing Process for more information about purchasing Fortinet training products.

To initiate the NSE 8 practical exam scheduling process

1. Log into the Fortinet Training Institute helpdesk portal. For more reference see: Do I need a Helpdesk account to raise a ticket for an issue?
2. Click Submit a ticket.
3. Complete the form as follows and then click Submit.

If you are eligible to schedule the FCX practical exam, Fortinet will initiate the scheduling process for you, and you will receive two (2) emails from ProctorU, for you to schedule your exam using their scheduling application. For more information, see FCX Practical guide.

See the Fortinet Certified Expert page for more information about the program.