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Continuing Education & Renewal

CompTIACertification Renewal

CompTIA provides multiple renewal paths for eligible certifications through its Continuing Education program.

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Renewal overview

How CompTIA renewal works

Your renewal path can depend on the certification you hold. Options may include qualifying continuing education activities, approved training, higher-level certifications, or other CompTIA renewal methods.

Check the expiration date of your specific CompTIA certification.

Review the Continuing Education requirements for your credential.

Confirm which activities and training qualify for CE credit.

Verify any applicable renewal or maintenance fees directly with CompTIA.

Before you renew

Check these four things first.

Expiration date

Confirm exactly when your credential stops being current.

Renewal method

Determine whether you need CEs, CPEs, PDUs, an assessment, or another exam.

Renewal window

Know when you become eligible to start or submit renewal.

Official policy

Verify current requirements on the provider's official website before taking action.

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