Getting an IT certification is an investment in your career. Whether you’re just starting out in IT or preparing for your next move, having a CompTIA performance certification can not only get your foot in the door for an interview, but also prove to employers that you have the hands-on skills they’re looking for.
But with every investment comes a cost. The retail price for exam vouchers can be daunting, but there are ways to save money. Here are five ways to be cost effective on your next CompTIA exam.
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5 Ways to Save Money on Vouchers
In general, there are five ways to save money on your CompTIA exam voucher. Some discounts are available to anyone and some are only available to students or as part of a training program. Here’s a quick breakdown of the main types of voucher promotions. Keep reading for the details.
|
Type of Voucher Promotion |
How Much Can You Save? |
Who Is Eligible? |
| Bundle |
Varies by bundle |
Anyone |
| Financing Options |
Split up the total cost into smaller payments |
Based on financing approval |
| Academic Store |
40 to 65% |
Current students |
| Training/College Courses |
Up to 100% |
Eligibility varies |
| Employer Reimbursement | Please check with your employer | Anyone who works for an employer that offers a discount |
1. Save with a Bundle
Purchasing a bundle is the easiest way for anyone to save some money. CompTIA combines exam vouchers with training materials into bundles to help you fully prepare for your certification exam and save up to 46%* off the retail price. Many bundles include the exam voucher, training materials and a retake voucher in case you don’t pass your exam on the first try. With a bundle, you can go into your exam with confidence knowing that you’ve set yourself up for success.
CompTIA offers three types of bundles, and most of them include the following products:
| CompTIA Bundle Type |
What’s Included in the Bundle? |
| Basic Bundle |
Official CompTIA Study Guide eBook, an exam voucher and an exam retake voucher. |
| Exam Prep Bundle |
Official CompTIA Study Guide, CompTIA CertMaster Practice, an exam voucher and an exam retake voucher. |
| eLearning Bundle |
CompTIA CertMaster Learn + Labs, an exam voucher and an exam retake voucher. |
Many CompTIA exam vouchers can be purchased as part of a bundle, and more may be added in the future. When you’re ready to buy a voucher, check out the bundles in the CompTIA Store first. (When you're in the CompTIA Store, hover over or click "Bundles" in the menu bar. Bundles and pricing are subject to change. Discounts vary based on product.)
2. Buy Now, Pay Later with Financing Options
Did you know you can split up the cost of your CompTIA training products and exam vouchers into smaller payments? The CompTIA Store offers financing from Affirm, with rates as low as 0% that can be paid over 3, 6 or 12 months with no hidden fees. Learn more about CompTIA financing options.
3. Student Voucher Promotions
Actively registered students of four-year-degree institutions (and some two-year institutions) in the United States can get 40% off vouchers and 65% off learning products in the CompTIA Academic Store.
How to Apply a CompTIA Student Promotion
- Go to the CompTIA Academic Store.
- Promotions are already applied and reflected in the prices you see in the CompTIA Academic Store, so simply add the item(s) you want to your cart. Please note there are limitations on quantity and frequency of purchases.
- Upon checkout, enter your student information for CompTIA to verify. You may be asked to upload supporting documentation.
- Start studying and get certified!
4. Other Voucher Promotions
Depending on where you live and what you qualify for, you may be able to get trained and certified for free (or nearly free). Government agencies and nonprofits offer free IT training programs that include certifications. If you don’t qualify for these free programs, you may be able to find a paid training program or college course that includes the certification. Learn more about programs that help you save money on CompTIA A+.
5. Employer Reimbursement
If you're looking for ways to spice up your career, it doesn't hurt to ask your current employer if they offer employee benefits for tuition reimbursement or professional development options. Some employers will offer you a discount towards getting your next certification.
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Getting an IT certification is an investment that will pay back in spades. But, if you need a more economical way to get certified, you have options. Bundles, discounts and training programs that include certifications can all help you save money when buying a voucher.
How To Get a CompTIA Exam Voucher
You know which certification you need, and you know how to save. So how do you get started? We recommend purchasing vouchers and training solutions directly from the CompTIA Store, the CompTIA Academic Store or a CompTIA Authorized Partner.
How Long Is a CompTIA Exam Voucher Valid?
A CompTIA exam voucher is valid for 12 months from the date you received it. A voucher expiration date cannot be extended under any circumstances. A purchased voucher can be used for any version of the certification exam as long as it’s used before it expires. You must register and take your certification exam prior to the voucher expiration date. Review the CompTIA voucher terms and conditions for more details or check out our FAQs.
What Does This Mean for IT Professionals?
It means you can continue to upskill! IT certifications are an investment in yourself – and your career – but that doesn’t mean you have to break the bank. Take advantage of CompTIA offers, promo codes and deluxe bundles that will help you pass your next CompTIA certification exam. Good luck!
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35 comments
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Thanks for the vouchers! This is very useful for beginners and those who want to enter the IT indust
Thanks for the vouchers! This is very useful for beginners and those who want to enter the IT industry the right way.Read full commentI like your versatility and unique blogs. Your writing style is really human friendly and I like to
I like your versatility and unique blogs. Your writing style is really human friendly and I like to stay on your blog which truly increases my knowledge and information. Read full commentI love reading through your blog, I wanted to leave a little comment to support you and wish you a g
I love reading through your blog, I wanted to leave a little comment to support you and wish you a good continuation. Wish you best of luck for all your best efforts. Read full commentHi Bob, our academic store is https://academic-store.comptia.org/ Thanks!
Hi Yahya, thanks for your comment! The link to the academic store is academic-store.comptia.org. Pri
Hi Yahya, thanks for your comment! The link to the academic store is academic-store.comptia.org. Prices here are different from our store.comptia.org site.Read full commentHi! I'm a student outside the US. I signed up on the CompTIA store using my university's email addre
Hi! I'm a student outside the US. I signed up on the CompTIA store using my university's email address domain. Is there any way for me to avail of a student discount? It would help a lot. Read full commentThe best article with the most practical saving tips! Thanks!
Hi, im looking to purchase certmaster with my Academic account however there is not discount as the
Hi, im looking to purchase certmaster with my Academic account however there is not discount as the prices are the same on the normal store. On the comptia store the price is £118 for CertMaster practice and on the Academic store the prices are the same. Is this not meant to be discounted? Please advise :)Read full commentHi Mir, student discounts are already applied and reflected in the prices you see in the CompTIA Aca
Hi Mir, student discounts are already applied and reflected in the prices you see in the CompTIA Academic Store, so simply add the item(s) you want to your cart.Read full commentHello i am wondering do you have any student discount for CompTia security exam. i am student and it
Hello i am wondering do you have any student discount for CompTia security exam. i am student and it so expensive for this exam but i am really interesting to do for my carrier. Please help me. Thanks in advanceRead full commentAre voucher available for anyone who is outside North America only?
Hi Richard, Thank you for reading the article and for your comment. Unfortunately we do not have a s
Hi Richard, Thank you for reading the article and for your comment. Unfortunately we do not have a special discount for people over 60. However CompTIA Store Club is a great way to save 20% off of all CompTIA Store purchases. I hope this helps!Read full commentare there any Comptia Security + exam discounts for people over 60 years?
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about Wedding Accessories Pretty! This has been an incredibly wonderful post. Thank you for providing this info.Read full commentHi Michael, Thank you for reading the article and I apologize for the error you received when trying
Hi Michael, Thank you for reading the article and I apologize for the error you received when trying to use the coupon. This coupon is still valid and has been tested. Here are some suggestion for you: Option 1: If logged into CompTIA account currently, log out Add product to cart Apply coupon Once prompted to do so, log into or create account to complete the checkout process Option 2: Clear cache and browser history Login or create account Then, once logged in, add the product to cart Apply coupon Complete checkout process I hope this helps. Good Luck to you!Read full commentIt says the coupon ITCareers10 is not a valid code.
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A really great blog with valuable content. I love reading all the article. Thanks for sharing this information. Read full commentHi Andre, Thank you for reading the article and for your comment. Unfortunately, at the moment the 6
Hi Andre, Thank you for reading the article and for your comment. Unfortunately, at the moment the 6 examples outlined in the article are the only ways to receive discounts at the moment. If you are a student enrolled in a college or university within the U.S., you can apply for the CompTIA Student Scholarship. The application deadline is April 30, 2021. I hope this information helps. Best of luck to you!Read full commenthello good night, i'm a professional in your field and for years i've been studying to perform the s
hello good night, i'm a professional in your field and for years i've been studying to perform the security + sertification, but the price of this exam is very aggressive and i don't have help from the company to do it. even more so in the situation in which the world currently lives where financial instability in large parts of the countries is surreal. the dollar in Brazil is worth 5x more and this ends up discouraging many professionals in the area from not carrying out the long-awaited certification. I have come through this email to ask you for help to see if it is possible to get a discounted promotion to take this exam. I follow the news and most companies are doing this with their exams. I look forward to returning and thank youRead full commentHi Mike Hawthorne, Thank you for reading the article and for your comments. CompTIA CertMaster Pract
Hi Mike Hawthorne, Thank you for reading the article and for your comments. CompTIA CertMaster Practice is the final stage in your learning process to help you identify and fill knowledge gaps so you're much more confident when you go into your certification exam. CertMaster Practice includes a quick knowledge assessment, adaptive learning that reinforces existing a new knowledge, personalized feedback, and real-time learning analytics. CompTIA CertMaster Learn is a comprehensive eLearning that prepares learns for their CompTIA certification exam and career in IT. CertMaster Learn includes an interactive learning with flashcards and performance-based questions, videos that demonstrate key concepts and processes, customizable learning plan, easy self-assessments, learning progress analytics and reporting. I hope this information helps! Read full commentHi. I'm wondering if you could explain a little more about the difference between the exam prep and
Hi. I'm wondering if you could explain a little more about the difference between the exam prep and eLearning bundles. Looks like the difference is CompTIA CertMaster Practice and CompTIA CertMaster Learn, but I can't find any info on what each of those offers. Thanks!Read full commentCE renewal fees are a slap in the face of your constituents, pull that with DoD and get it out my ta
CE renewal fees are a slap in the face of your constituents, pull that with DoD and get it out my tax dollars, not me as an individual. I cant afford to continue my career growth by getting other vendor certs, and pay you a fee for what I already have, the alternative being that I pay full price for another CompTIA cert?! Thats nonsense. My higher certs from other vendors should qualify for full, not partial renewal. Read full commentI could not refrain from commenting. Exceptionally well written!
Greetings from Idaho! I'm bored to tears at work so I decided to check out your website on my iphone
Greetings from Idaho! I'm bored to tears at work so I decided to check out your website on my iphone during lunch break. I really like the information you present here and can't wait to take a look when I get home. I'm amazed at how quick your blog loaded on my mobile .. I'm not even using WIFI, just 3G .. Anyhow, superb site!Read full commentHi there! I just would like to give you a big thumbs up for the great information you have right her
Hi there! I just would like to give you a big thumbs up for the great information you have right here on this post. I am returning to your website for more soon.Read full commentHi, Ivan! Thanks for your question. The full retail price for CompTIA A+ vouchers are $226 each
Hi, Ivan! Thanks for your question. The full retail price for CompTIA A+ vouchers are $226 each - remember, you will need to purchase two to get certified because you need to pass two exams. Regarding instruction, you have many training options, ranging from self-study with eBooks and online tools to taking an instructor-led course. You can find more information about training options and prices here: https://www.comptia.org/training Good luck! Read full commentHow much cost instruction a+ 220 0001 to start online and pass yo Next text 0002
Hi, Vedant! Thanks for your question. There are a few ways you can save even more on bundles. Our IT
Hi, Vedant! Thanks for your question. There are a few ways you can save even more on bundles. Our IT Careers Newsletter discount now includes bundles, so you could get 10% off just by signing up for our newsletter. You can also join the CompTIA Store Club and get 20% off the bundle price. Currently the Academic Store is only available to U.S. students, however, we are actively working to expand that to include all of Canada. We hope to have this in place by the end of July. Stay tuned!Read full commentHello, I m a student in Canada and interested in purchasing the security plus basic bundle worth 499
Hello, I m a student in Canada and interested in purchasing the security plus basic bundle worth 499 Dollars, I just want to know is there any student discounts i can apply while purchasing? I hope to hear from you soon. Thank youRead full commentBest deals to save some dough.
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Well, that was a pretty fascinating read, not going to lie. I really hope you continue to write. Probably one of the more informative pieces I've read on this subject. Thanks!Read full commentUnder Type of Voucher Discount Training /College Courses is there a 100 % discount for students who
Under Type of Voucher Discount Training /College Courses is there a 100 % discount for students who have taken college credits?Read full comment