CompTIA Program Announcement
For A+, Network+ and Security+
Effective January 1, 2010 CompTIA’s A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications will only be valid for three (3) years from the date of certification.
All holders of these certifications are affected.
Candidates can be directed to www.comptia.org/renewal to read the policy or email certrenewal@comptia.org for any questions they have.
This policy only applies to CompTIA A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications.
Those certified under the 220-601 – 220-604, N10-003 or SY0-101 exams have until December 31, 2011 to renew their certifications.
Those certified under the 220-701, 220-702, N10-004 and SY0-201 prior to January 1, 2010 have until December 31, 2012 to renew their certifications.
Those certified under the 220-701, 220-702, N10-004 and SY0-201 after January 1, 2010 have three (3) years from date of certification to renew their certifications.
In conjunction with this new policy, CompTIA will be introducing a continuing education program in mid 2010 with multiple ways to earn credits for candidates to maintain an active certification.
An email will be going out to CompTIA candidates this week informing them of
this new policy. Candidate’s should be advised to contact CompTIA at certrenewal@comptia.org with their questions.
http://www.comptia.org/certifications/listed/renewal/faq.aspx