CompTIA A+, Network+, Security+: No Longer Lifetime Certifications [GENERAL CERTIFICATION NEWS]
Kasia Grabowska recently posted a new article over on http://www.trainsignaltraining.com/ outlining the end of the “certified for life” program at CompTIA. As she points out in her article, you used to visit the FAQ at CompTIA and see: Question: Will I ever need to renew my certifications? Answer: No, CompTIA certifications are lifetime certifications. As of January 1, 2010 this is no longer the case. The A+, Network+ and Security+ certifications will expire three years from the date they’re issued and you will be required to renew your credentials in order to stay current. This applies to everyone — individuals who have obtained the certifications in the past and those who plan on completing them in the future. So now the question is: Why has CompTIA decided now, after all these years to change their policy? And more importantly, is this a good thing or a bad thing? I offered the following comments at the end of her article: Updating your skills every three y