CSA Exam Experience & Tips Needed

[HayleyAtwell]

Hi Guys,

Has anyone sat the CSA exam recently? I’m planning to take it next month and would really appreciate it if you could share your experience.

How was the difficulty level? Any specific domains or question types I should focus more on?

Tips, resources, or last-minute advice would be super helpful for people like me preparing right now.
Thanks in advance

[GlideFather]

Hi @HayleyAtwell,

I have passed my CSA some time ago but noticed that there's no reply to your question...

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The best way how to prepare for any SN exam is to use the official materials, I would discourage you from studying from unofficial materials because that is full of incorrect content and due to being copied from unknown sources the questions sometimes don't even make sense...

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However, what you can do is to study from Certified System Administrator (CSA) Learning Path, you can repeat the areas where you feel you might need to. Also, it's better to verify the doubts on your own, it's also okay to ask questions here if you need clarification on something. But from my experience using your own PDI and trying to find "it" on your on results in remembering it better and building an experience rather than to google something and forgot it the next day :))

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Another source for you might be Sys Admin at the Learning path, or the CSA Exam Blueprint.

Best of luck! 🍀

[Dr Atul G- LNG]

Hi @HayleyAtwell 

Tips for the CSA Exam (Certified System Administrator)

CSA is the first and foundational exam in your ServiceNow journey. Here are some tips to help you prepare effectively:

• Study the training material thoroughly – Go through it line by line, word by word, at least 2–3 times.

• Practice the labs multiple times – Do each lab 3–4 times. Don’t just complete them; carefully read and understand the instructions as well.

• Follow the official eBook – Review it thoroughly at least 2–3 times to reinforce your understanding.

• Consider supplementary courses – Some candidates have found Udemy courses helpful for additional practice and clarity.

• Watch my experience video – I’ve shared my own preparation journey and tips here:
  https://youtu.be/60KXCXXHW7M

Good luck on your CSA journey!