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The real cost of CompTIA Network+: exam, training, and renewal

Review The real cost of CompTIA Network+: exam, training, and renewal exam facts, costs, eligibility notes, prep context, and official-source evidence.

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Certification details change. Always confirm final pricing, availability, and credential terms on the official provider page linked in the sources below before you pay for anything.

The exam is the down payment; training and renewal are the rest of the cost. Below is what each piece actually costs, every figure sourced and dated. The exam, the training, and the renewal are separate — a course is not the certification.

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What it costs

CostAmountAs ofSource
Exam fee (one-time)$3992026-06-13official
Training (optional; lowest cited provider price)$2,4952026-08-09provider
Renewal / maintenance$150 per 3-year cycle2026-08-09official

Keeping it current

This credential is valid for 3 years. Renewal model: Upload qualifying CEUs and pay applicable CE fees, complete CertMaster CE, pass the latest exam, or earn a higher CompTIA certification that fully renews Network+.

A transparent 3-year estimate

Minimum 3-year ownership cost ≈ $549 — the exam ($399) plus renewal $150 over 3 years. This is a cost horizon, not a study-duration estimate; optional preparation materials and retakes are excluded.

Combined paid-course total withheld. The training price is shown separately because this record does not establish whether it includes an exam voucher; adding the standalone exam fee could double-count it.

These are illustrations from cited components, not quotes; they exclude retakes, study materials, and your time, and use the lowest published (commercial, non-discounted) training price. Your cost will differ.

The training row is optional preparation, not part of the certification fee. You can self-study instead; confirm voucher inclusion and compare any paid option against the vendor's official materials before buying.

Core source records

This table lists the page’s core content records and when they were checked. Claim-specific citations appear beside the relevant text and may not be repeated here.

IDSupportsSourceChecked
CIT-01Exam fee $399 (as of 2026-06-13)CompTIA — Network+ Certification2026-06-29
CIT-02Lowest cited training price $2,495Published source (newhorizons.com)2026-08-09
CIT-03Renewal/maintenance $150 (as of 2026-08-09)CompTIA Continuing Education Renewal Fees2026-08-09

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