There are many ways to earn Continuing Education Units (CEUs) to renew your CompTIA certification(s). You can combine various CE activities to meet the required number of CEUs.
General CE Activity Guidelines
- 1 hour = 1 CEU for most activities (work experience = 3 CEUs per year).
- Activities must be completed within your three-year renewal period.
- At least 50% of the activity content must align with the exam objectives of your certification. Download the exam objectives to confirm eligibility.
- Submit required documentation (e.g., certificate of completion, course description) as proof of completion.
Ways to Earn CEUs
1. Earn Additional Certifications
- CompTIA Certifications: Some certifications automatically renew others, while others provide partial CEUs.
- Non-CompTIA Certifications: Qualifying IT certifications may renew your certification or provide partial CEUs.
2. Training and Higher Education
- Includes webinars, conferences, college courses, and ACE courses.
- Learn more: Training and Higher Education.
3. IT Industry Participation
- Activities include teaching, mentoring, creating instructional materials, or participating as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) in CompTIA workshops.
- Learn more: IT Industry Participation.
4. Publishing
- Author articles, white papers, blog posts, or books.
- Learn more: Publishing.
5. Work Experience
- Earn 3 CEUs per year (up to 9 CEUs) for job roles related to your certification. Submit a letter from your employer as proof.
- Learn more: Work Experience.
By combining these activities, you can easily meet the CEU requirements to renew your certification. For more details, visit the relevant pages linked above.