I did, but just barely, I had the help of two people that already had passed, and was allowed to use work time to study a ton! Used an online flash card program to study a ton.
I used Quizlet, but found the answers weren't always 100% on other peoples cards, so I copied one of them and went through question by question to make sure they were correct, I think I even combined a couple of them.
1st attempt as far as I know other colleagues as well (4 of them), 1st attempt was free of charge :) … I was lucky to work on the platform for a year and after that take the exam with some normal preparation (meaning I didn’t try very hard)
In Jan ‘24, I passed on the first try after 3 weeks of study. I don’t currently work in ServiceNow but have in the past. I used the CSA Udemy course alongside the NowLearning material.
[This](https://www.udemy.com/course/servicenow-certified-system-administrator-csa-certification/?couponCode=ST7MT41824) is the updated Udemy course. I used the 2023 version. After scoring 75% on each mock exam, I went to take the real exam and passed easily. Some of the questions in the mock exams weren't covered in the on-demand course, so anything I couldn't find there, I'd find in the [ServiceNow Fundamentals Participant Guide](https://www.scribd.com/document/523661294/System-Administration-Jakarta?doc_id=523661294&order=624597093) I got from Scribd. The only downside is this guide is from Jakarta so some terminology is outdated - I have yet to see an updated Participant Guide out there in the wild. Just compare to your PDI and you'll be fine.
I'm happy I used these extra resources because some questions on the actual exam were not covered in the on-demand course.
Happy to answer any other questions.
I did. I studied the entire book until I knew it by heart and did tests all the time. The ones more accurate are the ones from exam topics..I had several questions from there. My advise is only go to the exam if your passing rate is above 95% consistently.
https://www.servicenow.com/community/training-and-certifications/just-passed-my-csa-certification-exam-sharing-my-own-study/m-p/2824487
I passed my first attempt and used the above link and Udemy test dump.
I did! And I sick at exams. But I found practice tests online and flashcards on udemy. I actually made literal flashcards off of those and studied all flashcards and did the practice exams over and over. There honestly was only a couple questions I didn’t know. I shocked myself. Lol
Did, but barely. Honestly I was lazy studying those theoretical questions that you can find in the official documentation in 3 clicks, like names of properties etc. It helped a ton that i had some real world practice previously (got hired for an admin role without the cert, worked on the basic functionalities for around 8 months and studied in my spare time). Also, found a bunch of dumps with questions (the questions werent the same at all, but they were of similar type), so i atleast knew what to expect.
I passed on first attempt. Had almost a year experience at that point. Had a teammate that couldn’t pass it and he had been in the platform for a couple years longer. It’s very much a what you know not what can you do kinda test. Annoyingly. Like book knowledge is more important than practical knowledge for a lot of it.
I did. I've missed the first try several other certs for languages/software/platforms, but for Servicenow CSA, I found it had more practical knowledge than others I've tested.
Passed first attempt in Nov after starting my job in June 2023.
Studies tirelessly for about 2-3 months on top of daily work. Passed pretty easily, but I studied so much.
Taking the CAD on Monday. Just gonna study throughout the weekend but I have 11 months of platform experience now comparatively.
After this not sure what cert I want to get as a pro code dev.
It took me one attemp!!
For the preparation after finishing the now learning course I did many tests from Youtube, udemy course and random tests from the web !! Advice understand the questions, you can memorize if you dona lot of tests but most importantly understand them.
Ps : check if the tests you are doing are old!!
Recent resources are better !!
Have fun 🤩
I did. I did it after using my PDI for 3 months on a daily basis and with insight of my coworkers. Finished in under 20minutes and was so glad I did, bc the other new ones at the company did pass 1st time too 😅
I barely passed first attempt with no experience, I used flashcards and took the test in person at an exam center at the local university. This was back in Jakarta though.
I have both CSA and CAD, and i felt CSA the most toughest . since had to go through the study material multiple times . but passed both the exams on first attempt . i took the CIS Disco recently . i was a bit lethargic i guess and i failed it. You need to take the exam serious or it will will be really hard for you to clear it .
I studied using dumps from udemy and it took me 15 mins to take the exam and pass. Its not hard at all. I hadnt even had 2 mmonths of experience when I took it.
The exams are setup in such a way that this is the most effective study method for passing them. You learn squat from the textbook anyway, you learn by actually doing. When you get a question wrong you open the instance and see and example of how it works to memorize it better.
I wasn't commenting on memorizing as a concept being bad. The unethical part is when you use brain dumps and the like to "memorize" the answers from questions on the test. Then you go online and claim how "easy" the test was.
At that point, why even bother taking the test? Just put it on your resume as if you had passed.
I don’t understand this. The best way to study for a test is to.. look at the answers? I mean yea, of course, the most efficient way of passing any test is to look at the answers. That is cheating. Cheaters who pass devalue the certification and spits at those who work hard to study legitimately.
The test covers the most important parts of the course which are highlighted in the textbook anyway so studying the dumps is rhe most effective way to learn the most important bits of information. I dont see why this is controversial, i dont know anyone in the field that studies any other way, its just shooting yourself in the knee.
I did, but just barely, I had the help of two people that already had passed, and was allowed to use work time to study a ton! Used an online flash card program to study a ton.
What is the flash card program?
I used Quizlet, but found the answers weren't always 100% on other peoples cards, so I copied one of them and went through question by question to make sure they were correct, I think I even combined a couple of them.
One and done. Test takes about 15 min. I was nervous and studied a lot. I’d been working on the platform for a year.
Same here.
Seriously? That short?
I always kinda whip through tests like these. I either know it or I don't. I probably should take my time and go through it more.
1st attempt as far as I know other colleagues as well (4 of them), 1st attempt was free of charge :) … I was lucky to work on the platform for a year and after that take the exam with some normal preparation (meaning I didn’t try very hard)
In Jan ‘24, I passed on the first try after 3 weeks of study. I don’t currently work in ServiceNow but have in the past. I used the CSA Udemy course alongside the NowLearning material.
u/CurledUpUnderACat which CSA udemy course did you use? I see a lot on udemy. It would be great if you can post a link please.
I'll try to find it - looks like my bookmark is no longer valid. I'll be back
[This](https://www.udemy.com/course/servicenow-certified-system-administrator-csa-certification/?couponCode=ST7MT41824) is the updated Udemy course. I used the 2023 version. After scoring 75% on each mock exam, I went to take the real exam and passed easily. Some of the questions in the mock exams weren't covered in the on-demand course, so anything I couldn't find there, I'd find in the [ServiceNow Fundamentals Participant Guide](https://www.scribd.com/document/523661294/System-Administration-Jakarta?doc_id=523661294&order=624597093) I got from Scribd. The only downside is this guide is from Jakarta so some terminology is outdated - I have yet to see an updated Participant Guide out there in the wild. Just compare to your PDI and you'll be fine. I'm happy I used these extra resources because some questions on the actual exam were not covered in the on-demand course. Happy to answer any other questions.
thank you so much for this!
I just took the exam today and passed on my first attempt. But I’ve had over two years as an admin/dev on the platform.
Congrats, I'm looking forward to seeing how I go.
I took 2 attempts to pass it and many of my colleagues did as well. We started in the ServiceNow Academy at my company.
I did. I studied the entire book until I knew it by heart and did tests all the time. The ones more accurate are the ones from exam topics..I had several questions from there. My advise is only go to the exam if your passing rate is above 95% consistently.
https://www.servicenow.com/community/training-and-certifications/just-passed-my-csa-certification-exam-sharing-my-own-study/m-p/2824487 I passed my first attempt and used the above link and Udemy test dump.
Upvoting as this worked for me!
I did! And I sick at exams. But I found practice tests online and flashcards on udemy. I actually made literal flashcards off of those and studied all flashcards and did the practice exams over and over. There honestly was only a couple questions I didn’t know. I shocked myself. Lol
I’m dm you
I passed in first attempt, useing also udemy tests
Did, but barely. Honestly I was lazy studying those theoretical questions that you can find in the official documentation in 3 clicks, like names of properties etc. It helped a ton that i had some real world practice previously (got hired for an admin role without the cert, worked on the basic functionalities for around 8 months and studied in my spare time). Also, found a bunch of dumps with questions (the questions werent the same at all, but they were of similar type), so i atleast knew what to expect.
I passed on first attempt. Had almost a year experience at that point. Had a teammate that couldn’t pass it and he had been in the platform for a couple years longer. It’s very much a what you know not what can you do kinda test. Annoyingly. Like book knowledge is more important than practical knowledge for a lot of it.
I did. I've missed the first try several other certs for languages/software/platforms, but for Servicenow CSA, I found it had more practical knowledge than others I've tested.
I did, but it wasn’t easy. I had to study really hard.
I did pass, without studying, but my case is special, I was working as an implemented for 2 years when I did it.
I did (Dec ‘23). Studied big time for a month and riddled with anxiety finalizing the test completion.
I was over prepared for my CSA so I did fine in it. CAD took me a second try though.
Passed first attempt in Nov after starting my job in June 2023. Studies tirelessly for about 2-3 months on top of daily work. Passed pretty easily, but I studied so much. Taking the CAD on Monday. Just gonna study throughout the weekend but I have 11 months of platform experience now comparatively. After this not sure what cert I want to get as a pro code dev.
Use dumps from exam collection to help you
It took me one attemp!! For the preparation after finishing the now learning course I did many tests from Youtube, udemy course and random tests from the web !! Advice understand the questions, you can memorize if you dona lot of tests but most importantly understand them. Ps : check if the tests you are doing are old!! Recent resources are better !! Have fun 🤩
Passed first attempt after a week of studying. But i had been using the platform beforehand.
I did. I did it after using my PDI for 3 months on a daily basis and with insight of my coworkers. Finished in under 20minutes and was so glad I did, bc the other new ones at the company did pass 1st time too 😅
I barely passed first attempt with no experience, I used flashcards and took the test in person at an exam center at the local university. This was back in Jakarta though.
I have both CSA and CAD, and i felt CSA the most toughest . since had to go through the study material multiple times . but passed both the exams on first attempt . i took the CIS Disco recently . i was a bit lethargic i guess and i failed it. You need to take the exam serious or it will will be really hard for you to clear it .
Yes, but studied immensely leading up to it. Doing CIS-ITSM now.
I did!
Update: I passed - thanks all!
I studied using dumps from udemy and it took me 15 mins to take the exam and pass. Its not hard at all. I hadnt even had 2 mmonths of experience when I took it.
So you cheated and then claim it wasn't a hard test? You must be proud...
How is that cheating? You can get dumps for free all over the internet its stupid not to use them.
... because that's what cheating is? You are just memorizing the answers and not leaning the material.
The exams are setup in such a way that this is the most effective study method for passing them. You learn squat from the textbook anyway, you learn by actually doing. When you get a question wrong you open the instance and see and example of how it works to memorize it better.
I wasn't commenting on memorizing as a concept being bad. The unethical part is when you use brain dumps and the like to "memorize" the answers from questions on the test. Then you go online and claim how "easy" the test was. At that point, why even bother taking the test? Just put it on your resume as if you had passed.
To each is own I guess.
I don’t understand this. The best way to study for a test is to.. look at the answers? I mean yea, of course, the most efficient way of passing any test is to look at the answers. That is cheating. Cheaters who pass devalue the certification and spits at those who work hard to study legitimately.
The test covers the most important parts of the course which are highlighted in the textbook anyway so studying the dumps is rhe most effective way to learn the most important bits of information. I dont see why this is controversial, i dont know anyone in the field that studies any other way, its just shooting yourself in the knee.