Joining the upcoming ServiceNow x YES program in July! Any advice for a nervous beginner?🇿🇦

[AmogelangM]

Hi everyone,

I just got accepted into the ServiceNow RiseUp cohort through the YES Program here in South Africa! My classes start this July. I am incredibly excited for this career breakthrough, but also quite nervous since I do not have a strong  IT background.

Could any past graduates or local professionals share their experience?

• What are the mistakes you have done or accomplishments that you have done?
• What specific study habits helped you pass the exams? ; Was the exam challenging? 
• Is there anything I can start learning right now to prepare?

Thank you for any tips, I really want to give this my absolute best shot!

[JudithOkafor · Accepted solution]

Hi, Congrats on your acceptance.

A strong IT background is only an added advantage but without it, you'll do just fine.  I'd say - go with the pace of the class, don't learn faster than your instructors so you won't be too overwhelmed. In the end, you'd have learnt a lot to be able to build a project for your portfolio.  I'm still yet to take my exams but from what I've seen/heard, the SNAF e-book (go over it again) and practice questions are just enough to pass the exams. 

For now, you can complete the 'Welcome to ServiceNow' course and related Micro-cert to get familiar with the platform. All the best. 

[Dr Atul - LNG]

@ankith 

[JudithOkafor · Accepted solution]

Hi, Congrats on your acceptance.

A strong IT background is only an added advantage but without it, you'll do just fine.  I'd say - go with the pace of the class, don't learn faster than your instructors so you won't be too overwhelmed. In the end, you'd have learnt a lot to be able to build a project for your portfolio.  I'm still yet to take my exams but from what I've seen/heard, the SNAF e-book (go over it again) and practice questions are just enough to pass the exams. 

For now, you can complete the 'Welcome to ServiceNow' course and related Micro-cert to get familiar with the platform. All the best. 

[AmogelangM]

Thank you so much for the feedback and All the best with your Exam 🙂

[Dr Atul - LNG · Accepted solution]

Hi @AmogelangM 

My suggestion is that, along with this, spend some time reading more about cloud computing, SaaS, PaaS, ITIL processes, and a bit of JavaScript. Be more precise in these areas, as this will help you in upcoming sessions.

https://youtu.be/iPlD0PlZucQ

https://youtu.be/-14hfkTEf0I