Free CEUs for CompTIA (A+, Network+, Security+) by Volunteering
Earn free CompTIA CEUs by teaching, mentoring, and completing training with Free For Charity. Note: CompTIA does not credit generic volunteering — we focus you on the channels that do count.
CompTIA recertification at a glance
- Credit unit
- CEUs
- Cycle
- 3 years
- Requirement
- Per cert: A+ 20, Network+ 30, Security+ 50, CySA+ 60, PenTest+ 60
Certs: A+, Network+, Security+, CySA+, PenTest+ · official source (verify current figures)
How your FFC hours count toward CompTIA
- CountsTraining received: Training/education received has no max — can fill the whole requirement.
- CountsTraining delivered: Teaching/Mentoring 1 CEU/hr; creating instructional materials 2 CEU/hr; SME workshop 1 CEU/hr (Security+ teaching capped at 20).
- Does not countDomain-relevant work: Generic volunteering does NOT count. Work experience credited separately at 3 CEU/yr.
Note: CompTIAonly credits volunteer work that is relevant to the credential's profession — generic charity volunteering does not qualify.
How to claim
- Pick an FFC volunteer track and start contributing and training.
- FFC validates and certifies your hours (commit history + mentor certification).
- Request your FFC documentation and self-report it to CompTIA.
FFC certifies the hours and activities a volunteer completed. Acceptance of those hours toward any certification is governed solely by the issuing body’s current rules, which the volunteer is responsible for following. FFC is not an accredited/approved CE provider for these bodies.
Military? You may also qualify for the MOVSM
Many CompTIA holders serve in the military. The same volunteer hours can count toward the Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal.