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CSA ServiceNow Certifications License: Complete Roadmap

Follow this path to maximize your chances of passing on the first try

1

Phase 1: Platform BasicsYou are here

Learn navigation, instance concepts, and foundational setup capabilities.

18
hours
2

Phase 2: Collaboration Features

Practice forms, lists, dashboards, analytics, and notification workflows.

24
hours
3

Phase 3: Security and Data Model

Strengthen ACL, schema, CMDB/CSDM, and governance understanding.

30
hours
4

Phase 4: Migration, Rules, and Final Mocks

Review update sets, business rules, scripting basics, and timed exams.

20
hours
Estimated total study time
92 hours
That's about 10 weeks at 10 hours/week

Can You Take the CSA Exam?

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Age
Education
No formal education requirement
Experience
ServiceNow platform administration experience is recommended
Additional Requirements
  • Register and complete exam within 90 days of payment
  • Exam fees are non-refundable
  • Available at Pearson VUE test centers or online via OnVUE

CSA Quick Facts

Time to Get Licensed

6-10 weeks for most candidates

From start to license in hand

Exam Provider

Pearson VUE (test center or OnVUE)

Remote Testing Available
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Retake Policy

Retakes are allowed with waiting periods: 3 days between attempt 1 and 2, 30 days between attempt 2 and 3, and 6 months for subsequent attempts. CSA retake fee is $150.

Total Cost Breakdown

Exam Fee$300
Total Estimated Cost$300-$450 depending on attempts
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The official pass rate is ServiceNow does not publish public CSA pass-rate percentages.. Our students do better.

200 Practice Questions

CSA coverage mapped to the six published domain weightings.

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What You'll Study

6 chapters covering everything you need to pass

CSA Exam Details

ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (Mainline)

Administered by ServiceNow

Official Source
Not publicly disclosed (ServiceNow uses an internal cut score)
Passing Score
60
Questions
90
Minutes
$300 USD (mainline associate exam); $150 retake
Exam Fee
Study time: ServiceNow does not publish an official study-hour target; many candidates prepare for 70-120 hours
Prerequisites: No mandatory prerequisite exam; platform experience and ServiceNow fundamentals training are recommended
Valid for: Credential remains active with ServiceNow University maintenance requirements

Exam Content Breakdown

Based on the official ServiceNow content outline

Platform Overview and Navigation7%

Core platform concepts, architecture, and Next Experience navigation.

Instance Configuration10%

Instance setup, plugins, personalization, and core interface configuration.

Configuring Applications for Collaboration20%

Lists, forms, task management, dashboards, analytics, and notifications.

Self Service and Automation20%

Knowledge, service catalog, workflow tooling, and virtual agent basics.

Database Management and Platform Security30%

Data schema, ACLs, import patterns, CMDB/CSDM, and shared responsibility.

Data Migration and Integration13%

UI policies, business rules, update sets, and scripting/integration basics.

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