System Admin

[goat_est92]

On average how long does it take to become a System Administrator???

[SLK Gupta · Accepted solution]

HI @goat_est92, to become a ServiceNow system administrator. you require a minimum of 3 - 6 months of hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform. Once you become familiar with the Now platform you can start your admin certification preparation with proper planning. If you were able to put one month of constant effort towards admin certification. You can clear the Certification exam as well.

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Thanks&regards,

S. Lakshmikanth Gupta

[Sandeep Rajput · Accepted solution]

@goat_est92 If you are a quick learner, you will take anywhere between 3-6 months to gain good understanding of the platform as a system administrator (Provided you already have good understanding of ITIL processes). It takes at least 6-9 months to gain proficiency as a System administrator on the ServiceNow instance. 

[SLK Gupta · Accepted solution]

Hi @goat_est92,

As someone who recently cleared my CSA exam a few months back. I think I am qualified to answer this question.

Basically, It varies from your previous knowledge of the industry.

But if you have hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform with a minimum of 3-6 months and if you have taken the SNAF course from NowLearning and put a constant effort for 1 month in Practicing the SNAF course and same in your PDI. There are high chances were you can clear the CSA Exam and become a Certified System Administrator @goat_est92.

If my answer helps you to get clarity on how long it will take to become a System Administrator, mark my answer as helpful @goat_est92.

Thanks and Regards,
S. Lakshmikanth Gupta

[Dr Atul G- LNG · Accepted solution]

Hi @goat_est92 

It's totally depends on person to person. Average 6-9 months, bcz it need a good hands-on. 

[SLK Gupta · Accepted solution]

Hi @goat_est92,

As someone who recently cleared my CSA exam a few months back. I think I am qualified to answer this question.

Basically, It varies from your previous knowledge of the industry.

But if you have hands-on experience with the ServiceNow platform with a minimum of 3-6 months and if you have taken the SNAF course from NowLearning and put a constant effort for 1 month in Practicing the SNAF course and same in your PDI. There are high chances were you can clear the CSA Exam and become a Certified System Administrator @goat_est92.

If my answer helps you to get clarity on how long it will take to become a System Administrator, mark my answer as helpful @goat_est92.

Thanks and Regards,
S. Lakshmikanth Gupta

[AndersBGS]

Hi @goat_est92 ,

Your question cannot be answered due to this is different from person to person. It's all about how fast we learn, how fast we can get real life experience and in the end, who will define when you are a system administrator? Is that just the certification you refer to, or do you actually refer to possess the job and actually being good at it? 

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Best regards

Anders

[Dr Atul G- LNG · Accepted solution]

Hi @goat_est92 

It's totally depends on person to person. Average 6-9 months, bcz it need a good hands-on. 

[Aman Kumar S · Accepted solution]

Hi @goat_est92 

There is no timeline as such, depends how seriously you are putting in efforts and following the defined path of learnings.

The courses has a limitation, you can get familiarized with the components but working in real time is a different thing altogether, specifically if you are someone starting new.

I would say realistically around 3 months, if you are genuinely putting in efforts.