Recertification Requirements
for Network+ (N10-009)



In the rapidly changing IT industry, you want to stay ahead of the curve. As with most highly-sought certifications, CompTIA requires that participants maintain their credentials through recertification.   The recertification process allows you to show that your skills and knowledge are current.  This is important for your skill base and provides reassurance to current and future employers.

  • RENEWAL CYCLE

The Network+ Certification expires three years from the date you successfully pass your Certification Exam and MUST be renewed before the expiration date.

If you don’t know your expiration date, login here:

FIND YOUR EXPIRATION DATE

  • CONTINUING EDUCATION UNITS (CEUs)

How do I get CEU’s?

The Network+ certification requires 30 CEUs for renewal. The 30 CEU’s must be obtained during the three year period (prior to your expiration date). At least 50 percent of the activity content must relate to one or more of the Network+ exam objectives.

You can earn Network+ Continuing Education Units (CEUs) by obtaining an approved  non-CompTIA Certification or by attending an approved training or educational activity (earning 1 CEU for each hour of training).

Approved Non-CompTIA IT Industry Certifications

Documentation:


Submit the completed IT industry certification by selecting the “Earned a Non-CompTIA Certification” activity to receive CEUs.

Your submission must include a copy of the certificate, transcript or badge link issued by the certifying body and contain the following information:

  1. Your name
  2. Name of the certification
  3. Date the certification was earned or renewed

SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION HERE

Approved Training or Educational Activity  

Documentation:

Submit the following documentation to receive CEUs for a training course:

  • Detailed description/outline of the training content
  • Completion certificate containing the following:
    1. Your name
    2. Name of the course
    3. Name of the training provider
    4. Date the course was completed
    5. Number of hours

SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION HERE

Notes on Non-CompTIA approved Certifications:

  • Training completion certificates, score reports and emails are not valid submissions.
  • CompTIA automatically audits all IT industry certifications submitted for CEUs. It typically takes 24 hours for CompTIA  to complete the audit before adding the CEUs to your account.
  • CE fees still apply when renewing your CompTIA certification with a non-CompTIA IT industry certification.

OTHER OPTIONS TO EARN CEUs

Below are some alternative  options that can  provide  CEU’s.  The below options  hold a maximum CEU eligibility which you will see denoted.

  • Attend a live webinar (up to 6 CEUs)
  • Attend a conference (up to 6 CEUs)
  • Complete a college course (up to 20 CEUs)
  • Complete an American Council on Education (ACE) course  (up to 20 CEUs)

  • CONTINUING EDUCATION RENEWAL FEES

You must pay your Continuing Education (CE) fees before submitting your completed activities for Continuing Education Units (CEUs).

Fee due dates are based on your CE renewal cycle, not the calendar year

Network+         $50./ per year              $150./ 3 year period

GOOD NEWS: THERE ARE SEVERAL RENEWAL ACTIVITIES THAT DO NOT REQUIRE CE FEES!

You do not need to pay CE fees if you choose one of these renewal options:

  • Pass the latest release of the Network+  CompTIA exam

OR

  • Earn a higher-level CompTIA certification
    • Security+
    • CySA+
    • CASP
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