Learn about all options to renew your CompTIA certification with a single activity. Choose the option that works best for you.
| CompTIA CertMaster CE | Higher CompTIA certifications | Higher non-CompTIA IT industry certifications | Pass the latest release of your CompTIA exam | |
| The 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. |
| Renewal type | Training | Exam | Vendor dependent | Exam |
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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. |
| Renewal effort | 8-10 hours to complete training. | Preparing for and taking the exam. | Preparing for and taking the exam. | Preparing for and taking the exam. |
| Preparation | None | Download exam objectives, study | Vendor dependent | Download exam objectives, study |
| Renewal time frame | Completion within a three-year renewal cycle. | Completion within a three-year renewal cycle. | Completion within a three-year renewal cycle. | Completion within a three-year renewal cycle. |
| Test/training location | Online (see system requirements) |
Pearson VUE in-person authorized test center | Vendor dependent | Pearson VUE in-person authorized test center |
1 Available if there is a newer version of the exam for the certification you currently hold.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+, SecurityX, Data+, DataX, CloudNetX, Project+, Server+.