Regarding the CertMaster CE product

[Reuel Santiago]

Hi All,

I originally obtained my Security+ Certification in July 2020 with the SY0-501 version. Three years later, in 2023, I renewed it using the CertMaster CE product for security+ at the time. Now, it's renewal time again. I would like to ask some clarifications because some of the official info is a little conflicting.

In this information page about CertMaster CE:

Complete a CompTIA CertMaster CE Course | CompTIA

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

www.comptia.org

It specifically mentions SY0-601 or earlier.

However, in the actual product page:

Security+ (Plus) Certification | CompTIA

Build your cybersecurity career with CompTIA Security+. Take the retiring V7 exam or plan for Security+ V8 to develop skills in AI-related risks, security operations, and securing modern environments.

www.comptia.org

All the way to bottom where the CE Product is, there is no mention of or earlier. Only SY0-601 is mentioned by name.

Will I be able to renew my certification using the current CertMaster CE product for Security+? My expiration is on the 24th this July, but I can probably bang it out in a week. Just have to consider the purchase approval process in my company. Any clarifications are welcome.

 

[Sukanya]

Hi Reuel,

Please take a look at the link below.
https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resou...vity/complete-a-comptia-certmaster-ce-course/

If you scroll down to the CompTIA CertMaster CE Security+ Details section, you'll see that it states:

"An active Security+ CE certification earned by passing exam SY0-601 (V6) or earlier."

Based on that, I believe you should be eligible. However, if you'd like to be absolutely certain before purchasing the course, I recommend contacting CompTIA Support to confirm your eligibility.

Best,
Sukanya

 

[Bruce Weaver]

Hi All,

I originally obtained my Security+ Certification in July 2020 with the SY0-501 version. Three years later, in 2023, I renewed it using the CertMaster CE product for security+ at the time. Now, it's renewal time again. I would like to ask some clarifications because some of the official info is a little conflicting.

In this information page about CertMaster CE:

Complete a CompTIA CertMaster CE Course | CompTIA

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

www.comptia.org

It specifically mentions SY0-601 or earlier.

However, in the actual product page:

Security+ (Plus) Certification | CompTIA

Build your cybersecurity career with CompTIA Security+. Take the retiring V7 exam or plan for Security+ V8 to develop skills in AI-related risks, security operations, and securing modern environments.

www.comptia.org

All the way to bottom where the CE Product is, there is no mention of or earlier. Only SY0-601 is mentioned by name.

Will I be able to renew my certification using the current CertMaster CE product for Security+? My expiration is on the 24th this July, but I can probably bang it out in a week. Just have to consider the purchase approval process in my company. Any clarifications are welcome.

What I wished that page said is "those with an an active certification can use the CE product to extend for another 3 years." or something like that.
You can use CE courses even if you used a CE to go from 501 to 601. As long as it is current, you are good to go.

 

[Reuel Santiago]

I contacted support about this and it has been confirmed that I can indeed use the product to renew my certification. I'm going through it now. Support also acknowledged the discrepancy so I hope the descriptions get fixed.

 

[Gregory Childers]

If you have a current certification that has not expired yet, you can use the CertMaster CE, but only if it is for a newer version of the exam than the one you passed. CertMaster CE is only an option for the A+, Network+, and Security+ certifications.