Complete a CompTIA CertMaster CE Course

CompTIA CertMaster CE is an efficient way to renew your certification automatically. Use this self-paced e-learning course to build on the knowledge and skills you demonstrated when you first passed your exam. Acquire new expertise to match the requirements included in the most current exam objectives.

CompTIA CertMaster CE enables you to rapidly bridge your knowledge gap. It is designed to help you renew your certification quickly without having to take a new exam.

Overview and eligibility

You can take a CertMaster CE course if you passed A+, 1101/1102 (V14), or Network+ N10-008 (V8), or Security+ SY0-601 (V6) or earlier version.

The following CompTIA CertMaster CE courses are currently available:

Important Notes:

You cannot renew your certification by completing the same version of a CertMaster CE course you’ve already taken. You’ll need to wait for the next course release or explore other renewal options.
To stay on track, we recommend setting your course calendar to match your certification expiration date. This ensures you complete the course in time to renew your certification.

What you need to know

Assessment scoring requirement: To renew your certification, you must score 100% on all the assessments in the course. The assessments can be reset from the assessment review page until you achieve a 100% score. Once you complete all assessments at 100%, your certification record will be updated automatically.
Completion timing: You must complete the CertMaster CE course during your three-year renewal cycle. (Please be sure to change the date in the course calendar to your certification expiration date.)
Time zone: The completion date is uploaded based on Coordinated Universal Time (UTC). Please plan your course completion accordingly, as we will not change the completion date to match your time zone.
Course access: Valid for 12 months from the date of purchase.
Relevance: The CertMaster CE course must correspond to the CompTIA certification you are renewing.
Documentation: CompTIA will automatically renew your certification upon completion of the course. You will not need to submit course completion documentation.
CE fees: No additional CE fees are required for the current renewal cycle.
Restrictions:
- Sold via credit card transaction.
- Alternative payment methods and bulk purchasing are not accepted.

CompTIA CertMaster CE A+ details

Launch date	March 25, 2025
Description	CompTIA CertMaster CE A+ course is a self-paced eLearning course that provides an efficient way to renew your certification automatically.
Eligibility	Candidates MUST have: An active A+ CE certification earned by passing exams 220-1101/1102 (V14) series or earlier. Important notes: You cannot renew your certification by completing the same version of a CertMaster CE course you’ve already taken. You’ll need to wait for the next course release or explore other renewal options. To stay on track, we recommend setting your course calendar to match your certification expiration date. This ensures you complete the course in time to renew your certification.
Estimated Duration	8 to 10 hours, depending on the learner's knowledge.
CEUs	Course completion automatically completes the learner’s Continuing Education Unit (CEU) requirement for the corresponding exam.
Price	Buy now If you've already paid CE fees during your current CE cycle, you can request a refund, as these fees cannot be applied toward the cost of the CertMaster CE course.

CompTIA CertMaster CE Network+ details

Launch date	June 25, 2024
Description	CompTIA CertMaster CE Network+ course is a self-paced e-learning course that provides an efficient way to renew your certification automatically.
Eligibility	Candidates MUST have: An active Network+ CE certification earned by passing exam N10-008 (V8) or earlier. Important notes: You cannot renew your certification by completing the same version of a CertMaster CE course you’ve already taken. You’ll need to wait for the next course release or explore other renewal options. To stay on track, we recommend setting your course calendar to match your certification expiration date. This ensures you complete the course in time to renew your certification.
Estimated duration	8 to 10 hours, depending on the learner's knowledge.
CEUs	Course completion automatically completes the learner’s CEU requirement for the corresponding exam.
Price	Buy now If you've already paid CE fees during your current CE cycle, you can request a refund, as these fees cannot be applied toward the cost of the CertMaster CE course.

CompTIA CertMaster CE Security+ details

Launch date	October 3, 2023
Description	CompTIA CertMaster CE Security+ course is a self-paced e-learning course that provides an efficient way to renew your certification automatically.
Eligibility	Candidates MUST have: An active Security+ CE certification earned by passing exam SY0-601 (V6) or earlier. Important notes: You cannot renew your certification by completing the same version of a CertMaster CE course you’ve already taken. You’ll need to wait for the next course release or explore other renewal options. To stay on track, we recommend setting your course calendar to match your certification expiration date. This ensures you complete the course in time to renew your certification.
Estimated duration	8 to 10 hours, depending on the learner's knowledge
CEUs	Course completion automatically completes the learner’s CEU requirement for the corresponding exam.
Price	Buy now If you've already paid CE fees during your current CE cycle, you can request a refund, as these fees cannot be applied toward the cost of the CertMaster CE course.