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Recertify with a CompTIA Recertification Exam
The CompTIA Recertification Exam Series bridges the content gap between the exam that you passed and the exam objectives of the most current release.
Overview and Eligibility
You are eligible to take a CompTIA recertification exam if you passed an earlier version and your certification has not expired.
- If you are eligible to take the recertification exam, CompTIA will automatically notify you via email and provide you with a Private Access Code (PAC).
- CompTIA recertification exams are online exams that you may take from anywhere with an internet connection, as long as your system meets the minimum requirements.
- Online recertification exams are available for the following CompTIA certifications:
What You Need to Know
- Timing: Once you register for your exam, you have 45 days to complete it. You must pass the CompTIA recertification exam during your three-year renewal cycle.
- Relevance: The exam must match the CompTIA certification you are renewing. If you hold higher-level CompTIA certifications, you will want to review your options to renew the highest level that you have, as it will automatically renew qualifying lower-level CompTIA certifications.
- Documentation: After passing the exam, CompTIA will automatically renew your certification. You will not need to submit further documentation.
- CE Fees: The CE fees are waived if you pass a recertification exam. CompTIA recertification exams follow the same policies as full CompTIA exams.
Below you’ll find details about the available recertification exams. If you need to refresh your skills prior to attempting an exam, the corresponding certification training is provided.
CompTIA A+ Recertification Exam Details
Eligibility
Candidates MUST have:
- An active A+ CE certification earned by passing exams from the 800-series or earlier.
- Received an email from CompTIA containing a Private Access Code (PAC).
Exam Description
The CompTIA A+ Recertification Exam covers these domains:
- 1.0 Mobile Devices (6% of total)
- 2.0 Windows Operating Systems (20% of total)
- 3.0 Other Operating Systems and Technologies (11% of total)
- 4.0 Troubleshooting (Hardware/Software) (59% of total)
- 5.0 Operational Procedures (4% of total)
Be prepared for the A+ Recertification exam by taking TIA-101
CompTIA A+ Comprehensive
CompTIA Network+ Recertification Exam Details
Eligibility
Candidates MUST have:
- An active Network+ CE certification earned by passing exam N10-005 or earlier.
- Received an email from CompTIA containing a Private Access Code (PAC).
Exam Description
The CompTIA Network+ Recertification Exam covers these domains:
- 1.0 Network Architecture (17% of total)
- 2.0 Network Operations (15% of total)
- 3.0 Network Security (20% of total)
- 4.0 Troubleshooting (28% of total)
- 5.0 Industry standards, practices, and network theory (20% of total)
Be prepared for the Network+ Recertification exam by taking MW-NPLUS
CompTIA Network+
CompTIA Security+ Recertification Exam Details
Eligibility
Candidates MUST have:
- An active Security+ CE certification earned by passing exam SY0-401 or earlier.
- Received an email from CompTIA containing a Private Access Code (PAC).
Exam Description
The Security Recertification Exam covers these domains:
- 1.0 Threats, Attacks and Vulnerabilities (12% of total)
- 2.0 Technologies and Tools (43% of total)
- 3.0 Architecture and Design (9% of total)
- 4.0 Identity and Access Management (27% of total)
- 5.0 Cryptography and PKI (9% of total)
Be prepared for the Security+ Recertification exam by taking SEC-110
CompTIA Security+
CASP Recertification Exam Details
Eligibility
Candidates MUST have:
- An active CASP CE certification earned by passing exam CAS-001.
- Received an email from CompTIA containing a Private Access Code (PAC).
Exam Description
The CASP Recertification Exam covers these domains:
- 1.0 Enterprise Security (42% of Total)
- 2.0 Risk Management and Incident Response (11% of Total)
- 3.0 Research and Analysis (17% of Total)
- 4.0 Technical Integration of Enterprise Components (30% of Total)
Be prepared for the Advanced Security Practitioner Recertification exam by taking SEC-110
CompTIA Advanced Security Practitioner
Follow the link below to read full breakdowns of each recertification exam or to read CompTIA’s full annoucement.