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Certification is one foundational qualification option for an assigned DCWF work role and proficiency level. Course completion, a selected credential or this mapping does not establish individual qualification. Your organization must validate certification attainment, position-specific requirements, resident qualification and continuing professional development. No match means no verified match in this catalog-linked snapshot, not a determination of ineligibility.
Catalog-linked matrix V2.1 · Effective 2025-09-19 · Snapshot checked 2026-10-10 · 31 work roles represented. This is not the full DCWF or all qualification options.Official DoD 8140 document library ↗CompTIA: current policy pages were unavailable during the October 11 review. Its entries are selectable, but numeric requirements are withheld pending verification.
| Select / Certification | Cycle & requirement | Annual obligations | Fees & policy details |
|---|---|---|---|
| Awaiting verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 verification | Confirm in issuer account Current CEU target awaiting source verification | Not verified | Not verifiedDetails & official sourcesOfficial 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 2026-10-11 | 3 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 credentialDetails & official sourcesSubmit 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 2026-10-11 | 3 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 credentialsDetails & official sourcesSubmit 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 2026-10-11 | 3 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 credentialsDetails & official sourcesSubmit 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 2026-10-11 | 3 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 credentialsDetails & official sourcesSubmit 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 2026-10-11 | 3 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 credentialsDetails & official sourcesSubmit 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 2026-10-11 | 3 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 credentialsDetails & official sourcesSubmit 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE credits (also called ECE) | Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1 | $80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rulesDetails & official sourcesUse 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE credits (also called ECE) | Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1 | $80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rulesDetails & official sourcesUse 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE credits (also called ECE) | Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1 | $80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rulesDetails & official sourcesUse 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE credits (also called ECE) | Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1 | $80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rulesDetails & official sourcesUse 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE credits (also called ECE) | Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1 | $80/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rulesDetails & official sourcesUse 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE credits (also called ECE) | Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1 | $100/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rulesDetails & official sourcesUse 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE credits (also called ECE) | Register prior-calendar-year credits by February 1 | $250/year credential fee category; confirm combined holding rulesDetails & official sourcesUse 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE | 20 CPE minimum each year | $45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may applyDetails & official sourcesReport 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE | 20 CPE minimum each year | $45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may applyDetails & official sourcesReport 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE | 20 CPE minimum each year | $45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may applyDetails & official sourcesReport 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE | 20 CPE minimum each year | $45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may applyDetails & official sourcesReport 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 CPE | 20 CPE minimum each year | $45 member / $85 nonmember annually; multi-certification discounts may applyDetails & official sourcesReport 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 60 PDUs; education minimum 35; giving back maximum 25 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 60 PDUs; education minimum 35; giving back maximum 25 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 60 PDUs; education minimum 35; giving back maximum 25 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 60 PDUs; education minimum 35; giving back maximum 25 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 15 PDUs; education minimum 9; giving back maximum 6 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 30 PDUs; education minimum 18; giving back maximum 12 | Cycle target; no annual quota stated | Renewal fee shown in PMI account; separate from membershipDetails & official sourcesAt 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 2026-10-11 | 1 year Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment | Renew during the 6 months before expiry | Renewal assessment is freeDetails & official sourcesPass 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 2026-10-11 | 1 year Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment | Renew during the 6 months before expiry | Renewal assessment is freeDetails & official sourcesPass 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 2026-10-11 | 1 year Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment | Renew during the 6 months before expiry | Renewal assessment is freeDetails & official sourcesPass 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 2026-10-11 | 1 year Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment | Renew during the 6 months before expiry | Renewal assessment is freeDetails & official sourcesPass 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 2026-10-11 | 1 year Pass the Microsoft Learn renewal assessment | Renew during the 6 months before expiry | Renewal assessment is freeDetails & official sourcesPass 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 2026-10-11 | Does not expire No renewal assessment or CEU requirement | Not applicable | No renewal feeDetails & official sourcesFundamentals credentials do not expire. Exam retirement is separate from the status of a credential already earned. Official renewal policy ↗ |
| Verified 2026-10-11 | Does not expire No renewal assessment or CEU requirement | Not applicable | No renewal feeDetails & official sourcesFundamentals credentials do not expire. Exam retirement is separate from the status of a credential already earned. Official renewal policy ↗ |
| Verified 2026-10-11 | Does not expire No renewal assessment or CEU requirement | Not applicable | No renewal feeDetails & official sourcesFundamentals credentials do not expire. Exam retirement is separate from the status of a credential already earned. Official renewal policy ↗ |
| Verified 2026-10-11 | 3 years 30 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams | Complete before expiration | Eligible course/exam costs varyDetails & official sourcesOnly 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 80 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams | Complete before expiration | Eligible course/exam costs varyDetails & official sourcesOnly 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 80 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams | Complete before expiration | Eligible course/exam costs varyDetails & official sourcesOnly 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 40 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams | Complete before expiration | Eligible course/exam costs varyDetails & official sourcesOnly 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams | Complete before expiration | Eligible course/exam costs varyDetails & official sourcesOnly 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 2026-10-11 | 3 years 120 Cisco CE credits via eligible activities/exams | Complete before expiration | Eligible course/exam costs varyDetails & official sourcesOnly 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 2026-10-11 | 5 years for newer awards Pass an eligible current Cisco exam; CE credits do not apply | Complete before expiration | Exam costs varyDetails & official sourcesAwards 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal Cloud Quest recertification or eligible exam | Before expiration | Cloud Quest option free; exams may use 50% benefit voucherDetails & official sourcesEligible exams: current Cloud Practitioner, any Associate or Professional exam. Certification must be active. Official renewal policy ↗ |
| Verified 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal Current exam, ML Engineer Associate or Generative AI Developer Professional exam | Before expiration | Exam fee; 50% benefit voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesUse the specific AWS recertification matrix; no generic CEU quota. Official renewal policy ↗ |
| Verified 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam or Solutions Architect - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam or DevOps Engineer - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam or CloudOps current exam or DevOps Engineer - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam or Generative AI Developer - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam or Generative AI Developer - Professional; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 2026-10-11 | 3-year renewal or eligible 1-year maintenance Current exam; or eligible Skill Builder maintenance | Complete while active | Exam fee / paid Skill Builder subscription; voucher may applyDetails & official sourcesSkill 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 ↗ |
How the vendors differ.
| Vendor | Main renewal model | Cycle | Key distinction |
|---|---|---|---|
| CompTIA | Certification-specific CE / other routes | Awaiting verification | Current targets, exceptions and fees require direct confirmation. |
| ISC2 | 45–120 CPE for the listed credentials | 3 years | Annual pacing is suggested; member AMF applies. Group A/B rules differ. |
| EC-Council | 120 CPE / ECE for listed credentials | 3 years | Annual reporting and fees; CCISO and CPENT have different fee categories. |
| ISACA | 120 CPE; minimum 20 annually | 3 years | Annual fees; certification-aligned category changes take effect January 2027. |
| PMI | 15, 30 or 60 PDUs | 3 years | Education minimums, giving-back caps and Talent Triangle requirements. |
| Microsoft | Renewal assessment; no CEU quota | 1 year / non-expiring Fundamentals | Free assessment within six-month window; Fundamentals do not expire. |
| Cisco | 30 / 40 / 80 / 120 Cisco CE credits | Usually 3 years | Cisco-approved activities only. CCST has separate exam-based rules. |
| AWS | Eligible exam or AWS maintenance option | 3 years / eligible 1-year extension | Credential-specific routes; no general external CEU substitution. |
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