Learn about all options to renew your CompTIA certification with a single activity. Choose the option the works best for you.
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Best option when you want to: |
Renew without an exam in a fast and convenient way |
Acquire an additional certification |
Acquire an additional certification |
Renew by taking the certification exam |
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Renewal type
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Training |
Exam |
Vendor dependent |
Exam |
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Available for
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A+, Network+, Security+ |
A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, PenTest+, CySA+ |
A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+, PenTest+, CySA+, CASP+, Data+, DataSys+ |
A+1, Network+1, Security+1, Linux+1, Cloud+1, PenTest+1,, CySA+1, CASP+1 |
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Cost
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CertMaster CE A+: $129 CertMaster CE Network+: $189 CertMaster CE Security+: $199 |
Exam price |
Exam price |
Exam price |
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CE fees |
Waived for the current renewal cycle |
Waived for the current renewal cycle |
CE fees required |
Waived for the current renewal cycle |
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Renewal effort
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8-10 hours to complete training |
Preparing for and taking the exam |
Preparing for and taking the exam |
Preparing for and taking the exam |
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Preparation
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None |
Download exam objectives, study |
Vendor dependent |
Download exam objectives, study |
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Renewal time frame
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Completion within three-year renewal cycle |
Completion within three-year renewal cycle |
Completion within three-year renewal cycle |
Completion within three-year renewal cycle |
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Test/training location
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Online (see system requirements) |
Vendor dependent |
1 Available if there is a newer version of the exam for the certification you currently hold. Find out the most recent exam version for A+, Network+, Security+, Linux+, Cloud+, PenTest+, CySA+, CASP+.
CompTIA Certifications (Partial Renewal / Full Renewal)
Non-CompTIA IT Industry Certifications (Partial Renewal / Full Renewal)
If you have questions about specific stages of the certification renewal process, head over to our Help pages to find additional information, or contact our customer service team.