CompTIA A+ exam cost
A+ is two exams at $274 each: $548 in the US. Pick how you buy and how many attempts to plan for.
Total exam cost
$548
2 vouchers at $274 each.
- With Retake Assurance, $170 more
- $718
Prices on CompTIA's US store
| Exam voucher, Core 1 or Core 2 | $274 |
|---|---|
| Voucher with Retake Assurance | $359 |
| Both cores, one voucher each | $548 |
| Both cores with Retake Assurance | $718 |
| Valid for | 12 months from purchase |
Which A+ core to take first
Either. CompTIA lets you take them in any order. Sit the one you are closer to passing first.
Core 2 exam
Enter your first exam date
- Order
- Core 1, then Core 2
A+ retake policy
| After a first fail | No wait |
|---|---|
| Before a third or later attempt | 14 calendar days |
| Price of a retake | $274, the full exam price |
Exam codes and passing scores
| Core 1 (220-1201) | 675 to pass, on a scale of 100 to 900 |
|---|---|
| Core 2 (220-1202) | 700 to pass, on a scale of 100 to 900 |
| Version | V15, launched March 25, 2025. Both cores must be V15. |
Pass each core on the first voucher
Each free diagnostic has 20 questions across that core's domains and takes 20 minutes. No account. You get your score in each domain and a short lesson on the one to fix first.
Questions people ask
How much does the CompTIA A+ exam cost?
$548 in the US: A+ is two exams, Core 1 and Core 2, and each voucher costs $274. A voucher is valid for 12 months from purchase.
Which A+ core should I take first?
Either. CompTIA lets you take Core 1 and Core 2 in any order. Sit the one you are closer to passing first; a free diagnostic for each core shows which that is.
Can I mix A+ exam versions?
No. Core 1 and Core 2 must come from the same version. For V15 that is 220-1201 and 220-1202.
How much does an A+ retake cost?
The full exam price again: $274. CompTIA offers no free retakes and no retake discount. A voucher with Retake Assurance costs $359 and covers one exam and one retake of it.
Is A+ Retake Assurance worth it?
It costs $85 more than one voucher and saves $189 if you need the retake. It pays off on average if your chance of failing that core first time is above 31%.
How long do you have to wait to retake an A+ exam?
No wait after a first fail. Before a third or later attempt at the same core, wait at least 14 calendar days from your last attempt.