For 22 years, the Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA), has been dedicated to advancing the growth of the information technology (IT) industry and those working within it. With more than 20,000 members in 102 countries, CompTIA is the leading global IT trade association with influence in all areas of the IT industry worldwide.

Now, CompTIA has anounced that if you become certified in A+, Network+ or Security+ before December 31st 2010, you will be certified for life! Get certified today with the best training on the planet... LearnKey training!

CompTIA Certification Renewal Policy

As of January 1, 2011, CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ certifications are valid for three years from the date the candidate becomes certified. A “valid through” date will appear on all certificates and certificate holder CompTIA ID cards. You can read CompTIA President and CEO Todd Thibodeaux's message on the certification renewal policy here.

Does this change affect individuals who were certified prior to 2011?

No, those individuals certified on or before December 31, 2010 in CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ will retain their "certified for life" status. No valid through date will appear on certificates and certificate holder CompTIA ID cards

CompTIA has always said its certifications are good for life. Why have you changed your policy?

The certifications affected by this change – CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and CompTIA Security+ - are accredited by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), an international body which approves the procedures used by personnel certification bodies. ISO requires that individuals have a way to renew the currency of their certification on a regular basis. In CompTIA's case, that renewal will occur every three years.

This change in policy is in line with the practice of other major providers of certifications for IT professionals, such as Cisco, Microsoft and Oracle. In today's IT environment it’s important for IT professionals to demonstrate that their knowledge and skills are current. CompTIA's new renewal program is a way to assist those individuals who would like to take advantage of it. Our certification renewal program includes a continuing education component that gives eligible certification holders a range of ways to keep their CompTIA certifications current without necessarily having to take a new exam.

Who is affected by the certification renewal policy?

The new certification renewal policy is applicable to all individuals who earn CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+ and/or CompTIA Security+ certifications on or after January 1, 2011. Other CompTIA certifications are not affected by the new policy at this time.

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