Compare Single-Activity Renewal Options
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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CompTIA CertMaster CE
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Higher CompTIA Certifications
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Higher Non-CompTIA IT Industry Certifications
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Pass the Latest Release of Your CompTIA Exam
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Best option when you want to:
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Renew without an exam in a fast and convenient way
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Acquire an additional certification
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Acquire an additional certification
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Renew by taking the certification exam
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Renewal type
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Training
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Exam
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Vendor dependent
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Exam
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Available for
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A+, Network+, Security+
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A+, Network+, Security+, PenTest+, CySA+
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A+, Network+, Security+, Cloud+, PenTest+, CySA+, CASP
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A+1, Network+1, Security+1, Cloud+1, PenTest+1,, CySA+1, CASP1
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Cost
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CertMaster CE A+: $129
CertMaster CE Network+: $189
CertMaster CE Security+: $199
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Exam price
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Exam price
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Exam price
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CE fees
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Waived
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Waived
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CE fees required
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Waived
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Renewal effort
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4-6 hours2 to complete training
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Preparing for and taking the exam
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Preparing for and taking the exam
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Preparing for and taking the exam
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Preparation
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None
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Download exam objectives, study
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Vendor dependent
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Download exam objectives, study
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Renewal time frame
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Completion within three-year renewal cycle
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Completion within three-year renewal cycle
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Completion within three-year renewal cycle
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Completion within three-year renewal cycle
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Test/training location
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Online
(see system requirements)
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Pearson VUE in-person authorized test center
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Vendor dependent
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Pearson VUE in-person authorized test center
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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+, Cloud+, PenTest+, CySA+, CASP.
2 Estimate based on typical user experience.