ServiceNow: Certified System Administrator (CSA) Online Training

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    UPDATED: January 6, 2026
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    Build confidence in the ServiceNow platform and certify your IT service management (ITSM) skills. This ServiceNow Certified Administrator (CSA) admin training will help you get comfortable with the ServiceNow modern UI (Next Experience Unified Navigation interface) through engaging, bite-sized videos. As you start using the platform like a real administrator, you’ll master key features such as Form Builder, ACLs, Service Catalog, Flow Designer, workflows, and notifications. You’ll also dive into instance setup, data visualization, email integration, access control, and automated onboarding. Along the way, you’ll reinforce concepts with step-by-step workflow tutorials you can actually implement in your own organization. By the end of this ServiceNow course, you’ll be ready to manage tables, roles, triggers, analytics and deliver efficient, secure IT services.

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    What you'll learn with ServiceNow Certified Admin training

    • Master Form Builder to design and test custom forms
    • Configure access control lists to secure data access
    • Build workflows and Flow Designer to automate tasks
    • Manage Service Catalog, catalog items, and automated onboarding
    • Set up email integration, notifications, and report scheduling
    • Understand tables, roles, KPIs, analytics, and platform-level security

    ServiceNow Certified Admin training FAQs

    Who should take this ServiceNow administration (CSA) course?

    Every ServiceNow fulfiller should plan on taking this course. End users of the ServiceNow platform don’t really need administration training, but agents, administrators, developers, and anyone else who owns workflows can boost their career by taking this course and working toward their CSA.

    How much does it cost to earn the ServiceNow CSA?

    It costs at least $800 to earn the ServiceNow Certified System Administrator credential. The exam itself only costs $300, but one of the prerequisites for the exam is an official course which you have to take through the ServiceNow Learning portal, access to which costs $500. At that price point, it’s worth checking if your employer is willing to cover some of the cost to upskill you.

    Does earning the ServiceNow CSA pay well?

    Yes, ServiceNow is one of the fastest growing IT service management platforms in the world. And since it comes with a hefty price tag, companies who invest in the platform are eager for the best-qualified, CSA-certified admins to keep it running properly.

    Is the CSA exam hard?

    The ServiceNow CSA test can be moderately challenging. It’s not just about answering questions: the exam challenges real console skills. You’ll be configuring ACLs, building catalog items, and troubleshooting workflows. Hands-on lab time is essential; book study alone isn’t enough.

    Is this ServiceNow CSA course worth it?

    If your job touches ServiceNow, yes this course is absolutely worth it. Get first-hand practice managing users, data, and automation without breaking production. Earning the entry-level CSA is essential to any further specialization inside the ServiceNow ecosystem, and ITSM teams highly value the skills this course teaches.

    Who is ServiceNow Certified Admin training for?

    Designed for IT staff who already click around ServiceNow but need formal skills, this course is good for junior admins, help-desk leads, and analysts tasked with maintaining the ServiceNow platform. If you approve catalog items, tweak forms, or troubleshoot access issues, this basic administration course will turn daily tasks into certified expertise.

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