Here's the full 220-1201/1202 cost picture — the CompTIA fees you'll pay, plus how to keep your total down by passing on the first attempt.
| Item | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|
| Exam vouchers | TWO required (Core 1 + Core 2) — check comptia.org |
| Retake (per exam) | no wait after 1st fail; 14 days before 3rd+ attempt |
| Renewal (every 3 yrs) | CompTIA CE program (CEUs / CertMaster CE) |
You need TWO exam vouchers (one per core), each priced separately by CompTIA — so budget roughly double a single-exam cert. Retakes (per exam): no wait between 1st and 2nd attempt; 14 days before any 3rd+ attempt.
The biggest hidden cost of any certification is the retake — fail once and you pay the exam fee again, plus weeks of lost momentum. The cheapest way to sit 220-1201/1202 once is to walk in genuinely ready.
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Two: Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), taken in either order. You must pass both to earn A+.
That older V14 series was superseded by the current V15 exams (220-1201/220-1202), released in 2025 with updated content on AI-adjacent tools, IoT and current hardware/security practice.
A+ requires passing TWO separate exams — Core 1 (220-1201) and Core 2 (220-1202), in either order.
The passing score is Core 1: 675, Core 2: 700 (100–900 scale). Aim for a consistent 80–85% on realistic practice exams before booking.
CompTIA does not publish official pass rates, so any exact percentage quoted online is unverified. The readiness signal that actually predicts passing: consistently holding 80–85% on realistic, full-length practice exams before you book.
No formal prerequisites — anyone can register. CompTIA recommends ~12 months of hands-on IT support experience (or equivalent training).
You need TWO exam vouchers (one per core), each priced separately by CompTIA — so budget roughly double a single-exam cert. Retakes (per exam): no wait between 1st and 2nd attempt; 14 days before any 3rd+ attempt.
For most candidates, commonly reported 2–3 months part-time per core (4–6 months total for beginners). What matters most is practising questions and analysing why each option is right or wrong — not just reading.
Valid 3 years; renew via CompTIA CE (CEUs, CertMaster CE, or a higher-level cert).
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