CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+ Exam Retirement Dates
A+
CompTIA A+ exam codes: Core 1 220-1201 (V15) and Core 2 220-1202 (V15).
Exam retirement date: approximately 3 years from its release date (the 220-1201/220-1202 version of the A+ exam has been available for test takers since March 25, 2025).
Check details on the official A+ Core 1 & 2 V15 page
CompTIA A+ exam codes: Core 1 220-1101 (V14) and Core 2 220-1102 (V14).
Exam retirement dates: September 25, 2025, for English, December 19, 2025, for all other languages.
Check details on the official A+ Core 1 & 2 V14 page
Important: The A+ certification exam consists of two separate tests, and candidates must pass both to earn the certification. Mixing exams from different series (e.g., 220-1101 with 220-1202) is not permitted.
Network+
CompTIA Network+ exam code: N10-009 (V9).
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).
Check details on the official Network+ N10-009 (V9) page
Security+
CompTIA Security+ exam code: SY0-701 (v7).
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).
Check details on the official Security+ SY0-701 (V7) page
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.