How to keep CompTIA (A+, N+, & S+, CySA+) certifications active

[Mohamed Bah]

I need help in keeping my CompTIA certifications active. They have been active for a while now. I know I must renew them before three years to keep them valid.

I believe the only way to keep them active is to pass CySA+ or Pentest+, according to the CompTIA website. Is that correct, or is there another way to renew my certifications? I have been doing a lot of research lately on this but still not having satisfactory answers.

I need the right procedure to get this done.

 

[Stan Pieklo]

You can look at the CompTIA Continuing Education web page for options. You can take the current certification exam for your highest certification that you have or obtain a higher one.

 

[Gregory Childers]

If you have those four and they are all still active, you only have to renew the CySA+ and it will cascade down and renew the others. CySA+ requires 60 CEUs in a three-year span in order to renew the cert.

The fastest way to renew your CySA+ is to take the most current version, assuming you don't already have it, or pass the SecurityX exam, which renews all of the certifications you mentioned.

 

[Rick Butler]

The fastest way to renew your CySA+ is to take the most current version, assuming you don't already have it, or pass the SecurityX exam, which renews all of the certifications you mentioned.

Just to note that this method won't renew certs that are not part of the cyber and core tracks. So if you have Cloud+, for example, you either need CEUs and current member fees or take the updated exam.

/r

 

[Gregory Childers]

Just to note that this method won't renew certs that are not part of the cyber and core tracks. So if you have Cloud+, for example, you either need CEUs and current member fees or take the updated exam.

/r

Passing SecurityX provides 25 CEUs for Cloud+. Passing CySA+ or passing PenTest+ provides 33 CEUs for Cloud+. Cloud+ only requires 50 CEUs for renewal.

 

[MBA]

Great info, especially regarding CEUs applicable to Cloud+. Thanks everyone.

Best,
-Moez

 

[Ednei P. de Melo]

I also have A+, Network+ and Security+ (except CySA+). I'm also facing the dilemma of renewing my certifications, as I would like to get Cloud+, Linux+ and Server+, but these are not included in the renewal of Security+ or any other certification above it. Having to get 2 (or more) certifications to renew my CompTIA portfolio is not an option, as I also have other certifications from other providers to take care of. Anyway, I'll have to find a way... &;-D

 

[Nick Pierce]

You could just complete the CEU program for the highest certification program. Some certs also have the CERTMASTER CE program.

Renew with CertMaster CE | CompTIA IT Certifications

Renew with CompTIA CertMaster CE, an e-learning course, without having to take a new exam.

www.comptia.org

 

[shaify]

Useful info

 

[Mr. Vasquez]

Definitely stick to the CEU's I think it's a great way to stay up to date on your knowledge and skills; while, earning the credits to renew your certification. It's a win, win, solution. Best of luck!