Retirement Dates for Active CompTIA Exams
A+
CompTIA A+ce. Exam codes: 220-1101 (Core 1) / 220-1102 (Core 2). Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (released April 20, 2022).
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Network+
CompTIA Network+ce. Exam code: N10-008. Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (released September 15, 2021).
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Security+
CompTIA Security+ce. Exam code: SY0-601. Exam retirement date: July 2024 (released November 12, 2020).
CompTIA Security+ce. Exam code: SY0-701. Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (released November 7, 2023).
View Security+ exam page on CompTIA.org
Certifications with the +ce (continuing education) suffix are valid for 3 years and require periodic renewal. Candidates certified on or before December 31, 2010 are still considered certified for life, but further lifetime certifications for CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ are no longer available.