https://www.servicenow.com/community/community-central-forum/self-learned-certification-cost-me-riseup-opportunity-any/m-p/3517261#M6522 <P>Hi everyone,</P><P>I’m looking for some guidance from the ServiceNow community.</P><P>I was recently selected for the RiseUp with ServiceNow program, but my offer was rescinded because I hold an active mainline certification. I completely respect the eligibility criteria, but I wanted to share that I achieved my certification purely through self-learning, without any formal training or structured program.</P><P>My intention in applying was to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world exposure — areas where I still feel I need guidance despite being certified.</P><P>I truly don’t want to miss this opportunity, so I’m reaching out to ask:</P><UL><LI><P>Has anyone faced a similar situation?</P></LI><LI><P>Is there any way to request reconsideration or exception?</P></LI><LI><P>Are there alternative programs or pathways within the ServiceNow ecosystem that I should explore?</P></LI></UL><P>Any advice, guidance, or connections would mean a lot to me.</P><P>Thank you in advance for your support <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":folded_hands:">🙏</span></P> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:20:56 GMT Choudharyma 2026-03-31T04:20:56Z https://www.servicenow.com/community/community-central-forum/self-learned-certification-cost-me-riseup-opportunity-any/m-p/3517261#M6522 <P>Hi everyone,</P><P>I’m looking for some guidance from the ServiceNow community.</P><P>I was recently selected for the RiseUp with ServiceNow program, but my offer was rescinded because I hold an active mainline certification. I completely respect the eligibility criteria, but I wanted to share that I achieved my certification purely through self-learning, without any formal training or structured program.</P><P>My intention in applying was to gain hands-on experience, mentorship, and real-world exposure — areas where I still feel I need guidance despite being certified.</P><P>I truly don’t want to miss this opportunity, so I’m reaching out to ask:</P><UL><LI><P>Has anyone faced a similar situation?</P></LI><LI><P>Is there any way to request reconsideration or exception?</P></LI><LI><P>Are there alternative programs or pathways within the ServiceNow ecosystem that I should explore?</P></LI></UL><P>Any advice, guidance, or connections would mean a lot to me.</P><P>Thank you in advance for your support <span class="lia-unicode-emoji" title=":folded_hands:">🙏</span></P> Tue, 31 Mar 2026 04:20:56 GMT https://www.servicenow.com/community/community-central-forum/self-learned-certification-cost-me-riseup-opportunity-any/m-p/3517261#M6522 Choudharyma 2026-03-31T04:20:56Z