Changes to CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+

If you hold a CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+ certification for a number of years as I have be prepared for some major changes. If you hold these certifications, you know they had no end date, which was on its main appeals of the certification, however, all of that has ended.

The CompTIA A+, CompTIA Network+, or CompTIA Security+ now have a valid through date which last for three years.  In addition, if you do not hold the most up to date certification, you will be required update your certification. For more details, click the links below:

January 11th Press Release: CompTIA Announces Plan to Help IT Professionals Keep Skills Up-To-Date

CompTIA Certification Renewal Policy

I encourage all CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ IT professionals to raise hell and remind CompTIA that a “LIFETIME CERTIFICATION” means “FOR LIFE” and not until they decide otherwise.

To your IT career success,
Ivan Hurt
Certified Professional Resume Writer (CPRW) and Former IT Hiring Manager