CSA – Certified System Administrator Complete Guide
The Certified System Administrator (CSA) exam validates foundational knowledge of the ServiceNow platform required for Business Analysts and Administrators. It covers core platform capabilities including navigation, data model, tables and fields, forms and lists, users and roles, Access Control Lists (ACLs), Service Catalog, Flow Designer, reporting, and basic configuration. The exam measures understanding of platform administration, governance, and best practices. Earning CSA demonstrates the ability to support implementations, gather requirements, configure solutions, and collaborate effectively within ServiceNow projects across IT, HR, and business workflows.
CSA Exam :
Exam Name: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
Exam Fee: $300 USD ( Standard Global Price )
Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
Exam Format: Multiple Choice Question
Number of Questions: 60 Questions
Passing Score: Around 70% (subject to version updates)
Mode: Online Proctored
Certification Validity: Must maintain certification through ServiceNow Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) by completing release-based delta exams
Recommended For : ServiceNow Business Analysts, System Administrators, Developers, Implementation Consultants, and Professionals beginning their ServiceNow career
Prerequisites : No mandatory prerequisite certification; however, completion of ServiceNow Fundamentals training is required to unlock exam eligibility. Basic understanding of ITSM concepts and 3–6 months hands-on platform experience is recommended.
Note : The CSA exam focuses on core platform knowledge rather than deep implementation specialization. Strong understanding of tables, relationships, security roles, data policies, reporting, and automation concepts is critical to passing.