How to Renew Your CompTIA Data+ Certification (DA0-001)
CompTIA Data+ (DA0-001) validates your ability to analyze, interpret, and apply data for informed business decisions. It’s a valuable credential for data analysts, business intelligence professionals, and anyone working with data-driven insights.
Like most CompTIA certifications, Data+ is valid for 3 years from the date you pass the exam. To maintain your certified status, you must renew it before it expires.
This guide outlines the three official methods to renew your CompTIA Data+ certification.
✅ Option 1: Earn a Higher-Level Certification
If you pass a higher-level certification during your 3-year Data+ cycle, your certification will be automatically renewed.
Eligible certifications include:
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CompTIA CySA+ (Cybersecurity Analyst)
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CompTIA PenTest+ (PT0-002)
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CompTIA CASP+ (CAS-004)
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Other approved industry certifications (e.g., CISSP, CISM)
📅 Once passed, your Data+ certification will be renewed for 3 additional years from the new exam date.
✅ Option 2: Submit 20 CEUs (Continuing Education Units)
Another option is to earn and submit 20 Continuing Education Units (CEUs) within the 3-year certification period.
CEUs can be earned by:
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Attending industry-related webinars or conferences
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Completing formal training or college-level coursework
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Publishing blogs, whitepapers, or research papers
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Teaching or mentoring in data analytics
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Earning other IT/data certifications (e.g., Microsoft Power BI, Google Data Analytics, Tableau)
📤 Submit your CEUs through your CompTIA certification account before your certification expires.
✅ Option 3: Complete CertMaster CE for Data+ (Coming Soon)
CompTIA plans to release CertMaster CE for Data+, a fast and convenient online renewal course.
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Self-paced and 100% online
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Takes about 4–6 hours to complete
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No exam required
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Automatically renews your certification for 3 more years
🔔 Stay updated at: https://www.comptia.org/renew
🧠 Pro Tips for a Smooth Renewal
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Start renewal planning in your second year to avoid deadline pressure
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Keep records of all CEU activities
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Use a mix of CEU types (training, content creation, conferences) to meet the 20 CEU requirement
🗓 Example Scenario
You passed CompTIA Data+ in April 2024. In March 2026, you earn CompTIA CySA+. Your Data+ is now valid through March 2029 — no additional steps needed.
🎓 Final Thoughts
Renewing your CompTIA Data+ demonstrates your continued growth and commitment in the data analytics field. Whether you prefer CEUs, a higher-level certification, or an easy online course, CompTIA offers flexible options to keep your credential active and respected.
🌐 Ready to renew? Start here: comptia.org/renew