Retirement Dates for Active CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ Exams
A+
CompTIA A+ exam codes 220-1101 (Core 1) and 220-1102 (Core 2).
Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (the 220-1101/220-1102 version of the A+ exam has been available for test takers since April 20, 2022). The A+ certification exam consists of two separate tests and acquiring the A+ certification requires passing both.
View the A+ certification exam page on CompTIA.org
Network+
CompTIA Network+ exam code: N10-008.
Exam retirement date: December 20, 2024 (the N10-008 version of the Network+ exam has been available for test takers since September 15, 2021).
CompTIA Network+ exam code: N10-009.
Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (the N10-009 version of the Network+ exam has been available for test takers since June 20, 2024).
View the Network+ certification exam page on CompTIA.org
Security+
CompTIA Security+ exam code: SY0-601.
Exam retirement dates: July 31, 2024 – English language version; January 31, 2025 – Portuguese, Spanish, Thai, and Vietnamese language versions (the SY0-601 version of the Security+ exam has been available for test takers since November 12, 2020).
CompTIA Security+ exam code: SY0-701.
Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (the SY0-701 version of the Security+ exam has been available for test takers since November 7, 2023).
View the Security+ certification exam page on CompTIA.org
CompTIA certification exams typically feature two active versions of the same exam, allowing for a transition period between older and newer versions. During this transition period, candidates who have prepared for the older exam version can complete their certification without immediately transitioning to the latest version. Selecting one of the active exam versions as the basis for obtaining the certification document is largely a matter of personal preference.