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 | |
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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. |
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Renewal type |
Training |
Exam |
Vendor dependent |
Exam |
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Available for |
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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 |
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 |
None |
Download exam objectives, study |
Vendor dependent |
Download exam objectives, study |
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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. |
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Test/training location |
Online |
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1 Available if there is a newer version of the exam for the certification you currently hold.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.