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Certification-specific renewal comparison
Select / CertificationCycle & requirementAnnual obligationsFees & policy details
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Awaiting verificationConfirm in issuer account

Current CEU target awaiting source verification

Not verifiedNot verified
Details & official sources

Official policy pages could not be accessed during this review. Confirm the current exam/version, CE or lifetime status, cycle, renewal route and fees with CompTIA. No unverified numeric target is supplied.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

45 CPE; at least 45 Group A; Group B not eligible

15 CPE suggested, not an annual minimum$50/year if CC is your only ISC2 credential
Details & official sources

Submit relevant activities and retain evidence. Check individual cycle dates. Shared activities must satisfy each credential; do not simply add credit totals or maintenance fees.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE; at least 90 Group A; remaining 30 Group A or B

40 CPE suggested, not an annual minimum$135/year; one member AMF across ISC2 credentials
Details & official sources

Submit relevant activities and retain evidence. Check individual cycle dates. Shared activities must satisfy each credential; do not simply add credit totals or maintenance fees.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

90 CPE; at least 60 Group A; remaining 30 Group A or B

30 CPE suggested, not an annual minimum$135/year; one member AMF across ISC2 credentials
Details & official sources

Submit relevant activities and retain evidence. Check individual cycle dates. Shared activities must satisfy each credential; do not simply add credit totals or maintenance fees.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

60 CPE; at least 45 Group A; remaining 15 Group A or B

20 CPE suggested, not an annual minimum$135/year; one member AMF across ISC2 credentials
Details & official sources

Submit relevant activities and retain evidence. Check individual cycle dates. Shared activities must satisfy each credential; do not simply add credit totals or maintenance fees.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

60 CPE; at least 45 Group A; remaining 15 Group A or B

20 CPE suggested, not an annual minimum$135/year; one member AMF across ISC2 credentials
Details & official sources

Submit relevant activities and retain evidence. Check individual cycle dates. Shared activities must satisfy each credential; do not simply add credit totals or maintenance fees.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

90 CPE; at least 60 Group A; remaining 30 Group A or B

30 CPE suggested, not an annual minimum$135/year; one member AMF across ISC2 credentials
Details & official sources

Submit relevant activities and retain evidence. Check individual cycle dates. Shared activities must satisfy each credential; do not simply add credit totals or maintenance fees.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE credits (also called ECE)

Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1$80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rules
Details & official sources

Use ASPEN; retain evidence. Routine job activities are excluded. Each credential has its own cycle; qualifying credit may apply across eligible credentials.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE credits (also called ECE)

Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1$80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rules
Details & official sources

Use ASPEN; retain evidence. Routine job activities are excluded. Each credential has its own cycle; qualifying credit may apply across eligible credentials.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE credits (also called ECE)

Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1$80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rules
Details & official sources

Use ASPEN; retain evidence. Routine job activities are excluded. Each credential has its own cycle; qualifying credit may apply across eligible credentials.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE credits (also called ECE)

Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1$80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rules
Details & official sources

Use ASPEN; retain evidence. Routine job activities are excluded. Each credential has its own cycle; qualifying credit may apply across eligible credentials.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE credits (also called ECE)

Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1$80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rules
Details & official sources

Use ASPEN; retain evidence. Routine job activities are excluded. Each credential has its own cycle; qualifying credit may apply across eligible credentials.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE credits (also called ECE)

Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1$100/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rules
Details & official sources

Use ASPEN; retain evidence. Routine job activities are excluded. Each credential has its own cycle; qualifying credit may apply across eligible credentials.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE credits (also called ECE)

Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1$250/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rules
Details & official sources

Use ASPEN; retain evidence. Routine job activities are excluded. Each credential has its own cycle; qualifying credit may apply across eligible credentials.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE

20 CPE minimum each year$45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may apply
Details & official sources

Report relevant CPE and comply with ethics/audits. Retain evidence 12 months beyond the cycle. From January 1, 2027: at least 90 certification-aligned CPE; up to 30 professional-aligned CPE. Confirm transition in your account.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE

20 CPE minimum each year$45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may apply
Details & official sources

Report relevant CPE and comply with ethics/audits. Retain evidence 12 months beyond the cycle. From January 1, 2027: at least 90 certification-aligned CPE; up to 30 professional-aligned CPE. Confirm transition in your account.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE

20 CPE minimum each year$45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may apply
Details & official sources

Report relevant CPE and comply with ethics/audits. Retain evidence 12 months beyond the cycle. From January 1, 2027: at least 90 certification-aligned CPE; up to 30 professional-aligned CPE. Confirm transition in your account.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE

20 CPE minimum each year$45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may apply
Details & official sources

Report relevant CPE and comply with ethics/audits. Retain evidence 12 months beyond the cycle. From January 1, 2027: at least 90 certification-aligned CPE; up to 30 professional-aligned CPE. Confirm transition in your account.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 CPE

20 CPE minimum each year$45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may apply
Details & official sources

Report relevant CPE and comply with ethics/audits. Retain evidence 12 months beyond the cycle. From January 1, 2027: at least 90 certification-aligned CPE; up to 30 professional-aligned CPE. Confirm transition in your account.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

60 PDUs; education minimum 35; giving back maximum 25

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 8 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

60 PDUs; education minimum 35; giving back maximum 25

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 8 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

60 PDUs; education minimum 35; giving back maximum 25

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 8 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

60 PDUs; education minimum 35; giving back maximum 25

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 8 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

15 PDUs; education minimum 9; giving back maximum 6

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 2 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 4 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 4 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 4 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 4 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12

Cycle target; no annual quota statedRenewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membership
Details & official sources

At least 4 education PDUs in EACH Talent Triangle area: Ways of Working, Power Skills and Business Acumen. Report through CCRS; activity caps and credential relevance apply.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-111 year

Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment

Renew during the 6 months before expiryRenewal assessment is free
Details & official sources

Pass before expiration; extension is one year from existing expiry. No CEU quota. Availability may depend on credential retirement; check the renewal page linked from your Learn profile.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-111 year

Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment

Renew during the 6 months before expiryRenewal assessment is free
Details & official sources

Pass before expiration; extension is one year from existing expiry. No CEU quota. Availability may depend on credential retirement; check the renewal page linked from your Learn profile.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-111 year

Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment

Renew during the 6 months before expiryRenewal assessment is free
Details & official sources

Pass before expiration; extension is one year from existing expiry. No CEU quota. Availability may depend on credential retirement; check the renewal page linked from your Learn profile.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-111 year

Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment

Renew during the 6 months before expiryRenewal assessment is free
Details & official sources

Pass before expiration; extension is one year from existing expiry. No CEU quota. Availability may depend on credential retirement; check the renewal page linked from your Learn profile.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-111 year

Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment

Renew during the 6 months before expiryRenewal assessment is free
Details & official sources

Pass before expiration; extension is one year from existing expiry. No CEU quota. Availability may depend on credential retirement; check the renewal page linked from your Learn profile.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-11Does not expire

No renewal assessment or CEU requirement

Not applicableNo renewal fee
Details & official sources

Fundamentals credentials do not expire. Exam retirement is separate from the status of a credential already earned.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-11Does not expire

No renewal assessment or CEU requirement

Not applicableNo renewal fee
Details & official sources

Fundamentals credentials do not expire. Exam retirement is separate from the status of a credential already earned.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-11Does not expire

No renewal assessment or CEU requirement

Not applicableNo renewal fee
Details & official sources

Fundamentals credentials do not expire. Exam retirement is separate from the status of a credential already earned.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

30 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams

Complete before expirationEligible course/exam costs vary
Details & official sources

Only Cisco-approved CE options apply; ordinary training hours do not automatically count. Check the qualifying-options matrix and certification tracker. Expired credentials require the full exam process.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

80 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams

Complete before expirationEligible course/exam costs vary
Details & official sources

Only Cisco-approved CE options apply; ordinary training hours do not automatically count. Check the qualifying-options matrix and certification tracker. Expired credentials require the full exam process.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

80 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams

Complete before expirationEligible course/exam costs vary
Details & official sources

Only Cisco-approved CE options apply; ordinary training hours do not automatically count. Check the qualifying-options matrix and certification tracker. Expired credentials require the full exam process.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

40 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams

Complete before expirationEligible course/exam costs vary
Details & official sources

Only Cisco-approved CE options apply; ordinary training hours do not automatically count. Check the qualifying-options matrix and certification tracker. Expired credentials require the full exam process.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams

Complete before expirationEligible course/exam costs vary
Details & official sources

Only Cisco-approved CE options apply; ordinary training hours do not automatically count. Check the qualifying-options matrix and certification tracker. Expired credentials require the full exam process.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113 years

120 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams

Complete before expirationEligible course/exam costs vary
Details & official sources

Only Cisco-approved CE options apply; ordinary training hours do not automatically count. Check the qualifying-options matrix and certification tracker. Expired credentials require the full exam process.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-115 years for newer awards

Pass an eligible current Cisco exam; CE credits do not apply

Complete before expirationExam costs vary
Details & official sources

Awards earned before July 15, 2025 remain lifetime. For later awards use the five-year policy; confirm exact boundary date and status in your Cisco account.

Official renewal policy ↗Official supporting policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal

Cloud Quest recertification or eligible exam

Before expirationCloud Quest option free; exams may use 50% benefit voucher
Details & official sources

Eligible exams: current Cloud Practitioner, any Associate or Professional exam. Certification must be active.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal

Current exam, ML Engineer Associate or Generative AI Developer Professional exam

Before expirationExam fee; 50% benefit voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Use the specific AWS recertification matrix; no generic CEU quota.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam or Solutions Architect - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam or DevOps Engineer - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam or CloudOps current exam or DevOps Engineer - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam or Generative AI Developer - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam or Generative AI Developer - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
Verified 2026-10-113-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance

Current exam; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance

Complete while activeExam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may apply
Details & official sources

Skill Builder maintenance extends validity one year; exam renewal extends it three. Extension is measured from the completed action. Confirm required activities and eligibility in AWS Skill Builder; DoDTC labs do not substitute automatically.

Official renewal policy ↗
COMPARE THE RENEWAL MODELS

How the vendors differ.

Vendor overview — use the certification rows above for exact rules
VendorMain renewal modelCycleKey distinction
CompTIACertification-specific CE / other routesAwaiting verificationCurrent targets, exceptions and fees require direct confirmation.
ISC245–120 CPE for the listed credentials3 yearsAnnual pacing is suggested; member AMF applies. Group A/B rules differ.
EC-Council120 CPE / ECE for listed credentials3 yearsAnnual reporting and fees; CCISO and CPENT have different fee categories.
ISACA120 CPE; minimum 20 annually3 yearsAnnual fees; certification-aligned category changes take effect January 2027.
PMI15, 30 or 60 PDUs3 yearsEducation minimums, giving-back caps and Talent Triangle requirements.
MicrosoftRenewal assessment; no CEU quota1 year / non-expiring FundamentalsFree assessment within six-month window; Fundamentals do not expire.
Cisco30 / 40 / 80 / 120 Cisco CE creditsUsually 3 yearsCisco-approved activities only. CCST has separate exam-based rules.
AWSEligible exam or AWS maintenance option3 years / eligible 1-year extensionCredential-specific routes; no general external CEU substitution.

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Keep a complete record

Attach evidence links, record activity details and maintain a submission history.

Prepare for review

Export a learning record and calendar reminders. Confirm acceptance with the certification issuer.

Credits are self-reported unless otherwise indicated. Portal completion hours are evidence, not automatic CEU/CPE approval. Certification-specific eligibility, activity limits, fees and issuer decisions apply.
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