How to Become “Zero to Hero” in ServiceNow? Looking for Complete Roadmap & Team Guidance

[Dinesh-SNOW]

Hi Community,

I am new to ServiceNow and would like to become highly skilled (from Zero to Hero level). I’m looking for a clear roadmap that covers:

• 📘 Step-by-step learning path

• 📚 Recommended materials (courses, documentation, YouTube channels, books, etc.)

• 🧩 Hands-on practice guidance

• 🏆 Certifications to target (CSA, CAD, etc.)

• 👥 Team/project experience recommendations

• 💼 Tips to become job-ready

If possible, could you please share:

1. The best starting point for beginners?

2. How to practice real-time scenarios?

3. Which modules to focus on first (ITSM, HRSD, CSM, etc.)?

4. Study materials or structured plans you followed?

5. Common mistakes to avoid?

It would be very helpful if experienced members or teams could share a practical guide or learning strategy.

Thank you in advance for your support!

[GlideFather]

Hi @Dinesh-SNOW,

🚀 Let me take this opportunity to share following resources with you:

        ServiceNow University 

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• Get Started with ServiceNow University
• Learn about ServiceNow and earn badges, points, certificates, and improve your rank.
• Most courses are free, only a few are paid.
• Start with the "Welcome to ServiceNow " training, it's fun and gives you your first certificate!
• The Certified System Administrator (CSA) certificate is a good start, it's useful for almost any ServiceNow role.
• Trainings at the SN University provide temporary lab instances with pre-installed plugins and apps.

      ServiceNow Career Journeys & ServiceNow Career Paths 

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• Pick a ServiceNow Career Path that matches your interests.
• We’ll help you start at the right level based on your skills.
• A ServiceNow Credential gives you industry recognition.
• It proves your investment and boosts your professional value.

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        Learning Plans at the Developer Portal 

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• Request your Personal Developer Instance (PDI), your own ServiceNow sandbox to practice safely.
• You can try almost everything for free (except a few advanced features like AI).
• Explore guides, tutorials, blogs, and documentation to learn more.
• Short and self-paced modules.
• Best practices, references, 

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Good luck! 🤞💪

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Hi @Dinesh-SNOW 

Use this info :

I’m a ServiceNow trainer and happy to share my thoughts with anyone beginning their ServiceNow journey.

ServiceNow is growing rapidly in both breadth and depth. The best way to start is by earning the CSA (Certified System Administrator) certification, which builds a solid foundation in platform fundamentals, terminology, and core modules. Once you gain hands-on experience through CSA, you can decide your next learning path.

Employers value professionals with multi-module expertise, so after completing CSA, consider exploring areas like ITSM, GRC, HRSD, CSM, or SecOps to broaden your portfolio.

Currently, the training is free, which is a great opportunity — though the real challenge lies in gaining hands-on experience. To overcome this, spend at least 1–2 hours a day engaging with the ServiceNow Community — read discussions, answer questions, and share your insights to strengthen your understanding and confidence.

If your goal is to become a developer, focus on building scripting skills using resources available on developer.servicenow.com. Regular practice will enhance your technical expertise.

Start with the CSA and then choose your direction based on your interests — whether as an Admin, Developer, Business Analyst, Change Manager, or Project Manager. A strong foundation will give you the flexibility to explore any of these paths.

Welcome to this vibrant community space where you can connect, collaborate, and grow. Share your ideas, seek guidance, and contribute to collective learning.

To take the next step, register on Now Learning and begin your ServiceNow learning journey today.

Useful resources:

• ServiceNow Developer Program

• Now Learning

• ServiceNow Dev Program – YouTube

• ServiceNow Community – YouTube

• NOW Support – YouTube

You can also follow me on my YouTube channel for free learning resources and practical ServiceNow guidance.