Renewal requirements at a glance
| Certification cycle | Three years |
|---|---|
| CEUs for the activity route | 30 CEUs |
| Total CE fee | $150 over the three-year cycle |
| Deadline | Complete requirements before the certification expiration date |
CompTIA says CE fees are needed when renewing by uploading CEUs. They are not required for certain single-activity options, including passing the latest exam, completing CertMaster CE, or earning a qualifying higher certification.
Choose one renewal route
CertMaster CE
Complete the eligible online renewal course. Check availability and product cost for Network+.
Pass the latest exam
Pass the current release of CompTIA Network+ before expiration.
Earn a higher certification
Use a certification that CompTIA lists as fully renewing Network+.
Collect 30 CEUs
Complete eligible activities, upload documentation, and pay the $150 CE fee.
Renewing multiple CompTIA certifications
A qualifying Security+ renewal activity may also renew Network+ when CompTIA lists it as fully renewing the lower certification.
CompTIA states that you generally pay CE fees only for the highest-level certification being renewed. Do not assume every higher certification or activity fully renews every lower one; verify the current renewal hierarchy before committing time or money.
A safer renewal timeline
- Check the exact expiration date in CompTIA Central now.
- Select the renewal path at least six months before expiration.
- Keep completion records, certificates, dates, and activity descriptions as you earn them.
- Upload CEUs early enough to correct rejected or incomplete submissions.
- Confirm the new expiration date after CompTIA marks the renewal complete.
Frequently asked questions
How many CEUs renew Network+?
CompTIA Network+ requires 30 CEUs when using the continuing-education activity route.
How much is the Network+ CE renewal fee?
The current total is $150 for the three-year cycle when renewing by uploading CEUs.
Do I have to pay the fee every year?
No. CompTIA says CE fees are not required annually and must be paid by the certification expiration date when using the CEU route.
Can I renew without collecting separate CEUs?
Yes. Eligible options can include CertMaster CE, passing the latest exam release, or earning a qualifying higher certification. Verify that the chosen activity fully renews your credential.
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