Question about certification transition after October 2025 changes

Hello,
I currently hold the Fortinet Certified Professional – Administrator 7.2 certification, which is valid until December 2025.

According to the current certification system, to become a Fortinet Certified Professional (FCP), I need to pass (complete) the administrator exam and complete one additional elective, such as the Forti Client EMS (elective).

I read that the certification system will change in October 2025, reverting to the NSE 4/5/6/7 model.

If I earn the EMS certification before October, I will receive the FCP certification under the current system.

If I earn the SD-WAN certification instead of the EMS certification, I won't receive the FCP certification. Will the certification be valid after October?

Currently, if I earn the SD-WAN certification while also earning the Fortinet Administrator 7.2 certification, I won't receive the FCP certification. If I earn the SD-WAN certification, will the validity period be extended?

Thank you.

#https://www.fortinet.com/nse-training/training-program-update