CompTIA A+ is the industry standard for establishing a career in IT.
Renew Your Certification
To maintain your CompTIA A+ certification, you must renew it every three years through the CompTIA Continuing Education (CE) program. This requires earning continuing education units (CEUs) by completing approved activities such as additional training, exams, or industry events. Staying current ensures your skills remain up to date with the latest hardware, operating systems, networking, security, and IT support practices, maintaining your professional credibility and readiness for real-world IT roles.
Renewal Requirements
Complete Continuing Education Activities
To maintain your CompTIA A+ certification, you must complete the required continuing education activities through the CompTIA Continuing Education (CE) program before your certification expires. These activities can include training courses, exams, or industry events, and they ensure your skills remain current with the latest hardware, operating systems, networking, security, and IT support practices.
No Additional Fees for Renewal
There is no separate renewal fee if you complete approved CE activities within the CompTIA Continuing Education program.
Stay Updated with CompTIA Resources
Regularly using CompTIA learning resources, attending virtual training events, and engaging with IT communities helps you stay current with updates and ensures a smooth certification renewal process.
You can start completing the CompTIA A+ continuing education activities at any time before your certification expires. It is recommended to complete these activities each renewal cycle to ensure your certification remains active and your skills stay current with the latest hardware, operating systems, networking, security, and IT support practices.
Why Renewal Matters
Renewing your CompTIA A+ certification is essential to keeping your skills up to date with the latest hardware, operating systems, networking, security, and IT support practices. It demonstrates your commitment to continuous learning and professional growth—qualities highly valued by employers and technical teams. Maintaining an active certification preserves your credibility, ensures access to CompTIA learning resources, and keeps you current with evolving IT support tools and practices. Allowing your certification to expire may require retaking the exams, which can be time-consuming and costly. Timely renewal helps protect your credential, advance your career, and maintain your professional standing in the IT support community.
