by
Debra B. McCraw
| Aug 31, 2018
Getting an IT certification is an investment in your career. Whether you’re just starting out in IT or preparing for your next move, having a CompTIA performance certification can not only get your foot in the door for an interview, but also prove to employers that you have the hands-on skills they’re looking for.
But with every investment comes a cost. The retail price for one CompTIA certification exam can be several hundred dollars. And some certifications, like CompTA A+, require two exams, which means buying two vouchers. That figure can be daunting, but there are ways to save money on exam vouchers. Here are four ways to get a voucher discount.
4 Ways to Get a Voucher Discount
In general, there are four ways to save money on your CompTIA exam voucher. Some discounts are available to anyone and some are only available to students or as part of a training program. Here’s a quick breakdown of the main types of voucher discounts.
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Type of Voucher Discount
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How Much Can You Save?
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Who
Is Eligible?
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Bundle
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Up to 30%
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Anyone
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Academic Marketplace
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Up to 60%
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Current students
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IT Career News
Coupon Code
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10%
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IT Career News subscribers
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Training/College Courses
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Up to 100%
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Eligibility varies
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1. Save with a Bundle
Purchasing a bundle is the easiest way for anyone to get a voucher discount. CompTIA combines exam vouchers with training materials into bundles to help you fully prepare for your certification exam and save up to 30 percent off the retail price. Bundles include the exam voucher, training materials and a retake voucher in case you don’t pass your exam on the first try. With a bundle, you can go into your exam with confidence knowing that you’ve set yourself up for success.
CompTIA offers two types of bundles, and most of them include the following products:
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CompTIA Bundle Type
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What’s Included in the Bundle?
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Deluxe Bundle
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CompTIA CertMaster product, exam voucher, exam retake voucher
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Premier Bundle
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Official CompTIA Study Guide eBook, CompTIA CertMaster product(s), exam voucher, exam retake voucher
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Many CompTIA exam vouchers can be purchased as part of a bundle, and more may be added in the future. When you’re ready to buy a voucher, check out the bundles in the CompTIA Store first. (When you're in the CompTIA Store, hover over or click "Bundles" in the menu bar.)
2. Student Voucher Discounts
Students in the United States with a valid student ID and .edu email address can get a 40 percent discount on vouchers in the CompTIA Academic Marketplace.
3. Get a Voucher Discount from IT Career News
Did you know you that IT Career News readers can sign up to get 10 percent off their next purchase in the CompTIA Store? Just by subscribing to this blog, you can save on your next training product or exam voucher. Sign up today and grab your 10 percent off code. P.S. You can also click on the ad on this page.
4. Other Voucher Discounts
Depending on where you live and what you qualify for, you may be able to get trained and certified for free (or nearly free). Government agencies and nonprofits offer free IT training programs that include certifications. If you don’t qualify for these free programs, you may be able to find a paid training program or college course that includes the certification. Learn more about programs that help you save money on CompTIA A+.
Getting an IT certification is an investment that will pay back in spades. But, if you need a more economic way to get certified, you have options. Bundles, discounts and training programs that include certifications can all help you save money when buying a voucher.
Buy a CompTIA bundle today! (When you're in the CompTIA Store, hover over or click "Bundles" in the menu bar.)