A+ — CompTIA A+
BeginnerActive
V15 (220-1201/220-1202) launched 2025-03-25; both cores must be the same version.
- Issuer
- CompTIA
- Industry
- Cybersecurity
- Domain
- Security Architecture & Engineering
- Level
- Beginner
- Exam fee
- $548 — verified 2026-09-25
Prerequisites & eligibility
No formal prerequisites are published; anyone can register for the exam.
Renewal & maintenance
Valid for 3 years, 20 CEU credits per cycle, $25/yr maintenance fee. Renew by cpe.
Continuing Education fee roughly $25–$50/yr, depending on the certification. Earning a higher CompTIA cert (e.g. CySA+) renews the ones below it.
Related certifications
- AWS CSS Amazon Web Services Certified Security - Specialty
- AWS SAA Amazon Web Services Certified Solutions Architect - Associate
- AZ-104 Microsoft Azure Administrator Associate
- AZ-305 Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect Expert
- C)CSO Mile2 Certified Cloud Security Officer
- CACE Excida IEC 62443 Certified Automation Cybersecurity Expert
Career paths that include A+