Preparing for CSA exam, Xanadu is coming January 15

[vanessalcmo]

So currently, I am reading ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals: Participant Guide (Vancouver) version. I had rescheduled my exam plenty times as I can't focus during the holidays. The thing is, Xanadu will be released this January 15, I want to know if the study guide will be updated to Xanadu version and where can I read release notes.

The tip I received is to read thoroughly on the study guide.

[Simon Hendery · Accepted solution]

Hi @vanessalcmo 

There will be an updated Xanadu version of the course and study guide published after Jan. 15, but unfortunately they will only be available to people who sign up to take the course after that time.

However, this isn't something to worry about. The changes to the questions in the CSA exam from one release to another are minimal. To pass the exam, it's far more important to understand the core concepts from the course, rather than concerning yourself with the minor differences between family releases.

Having said that, it's a good idea to review the Xanadu release notes briefly prior to taking the test, just so you're familiar with what's changed.

The release notes are here:

https://www.servicenow.com/docs/bundle/xanadu-release-notes/page/release-notes/concept/rn-learn-land...

[vanessalcmo]

Thanks Simon, I'll review more.

[newbiecat]

I have been studying with On-demand based on I believe Vancouver for CSA exam prep. 

I am going through Udemy's Washington DC Mock in preparation for Feb 2025 exam (exam fee $300).

I will truly be discouraged if SN throws CSA questions not covered in their On-demand video course (paid $300 in Jan 2024).   

[dimitrios_l]

Have you taken the exam yet? I'm in the same spot as material and labs are in Washington. 

My concern is that Xanadu does have some"major" changes like the reports module which is completely replaced by platform analytics.