Application Developer Career Journey
Application Developer
Career Journey

This journey is a collection of courses, credentials, and activities organized by job level that will help you prepare for a ServiceNow Application Developer, IT Developer, ServiceNow Developer, or ServiceNow Platform Developer role.

Check out this video to get a glimpse into a day in the life of an Application Developer. If you’re ready to get started, we’ll guide you through the process and help you find the right starting level. 

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Associate Application Developer

Learners in this level typically have 0 to 1 years of experience with ServiceNow.  

The Associate Application Developer level will focus on: 

  • Exploring the ServiceNow user interface 
  • Completing ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals  
  • Learning JavaScript in the Now Platform 
  • Learning App Engine Studio for Application Developers 
  • Becoming a ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) 
  • Developing great communication skills 

 

Professional Application Developer

Learners in this level typically have 2 to 4 years of experience with ServiceNow and have completed the Mainline Certified System Administrator (CSA) and the Micro-Certification for Flow Designer.  

The Professional Application Developer level will focus on:  

  • Completing Scripting in ServiceNow Fundamentals 
  • Learning Application Development 
  • Getting familiar with Integration Hub 
  • Learning UI Builder 
  • Learning Service Portal Fundamentals 
  • Becoming a ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD)  
Expert Application Developer

Learners in this level typically have 5 to 8 years of experience with ServiceNow and have completed the CAD, the Integration Hub Micro-Certification, the Application Developer User Interface Creator Micro-Certification, and the Service Portal Fundamentals Micro-Certification. 

The Expert Application Developer level will focus on:   

  • Completing Automated Test Framework Essentials  
  • Completing Source Control Fundamentals  
  • Implementing the Now Platform  
  • Mastering the Service Portal  
  • Exploring Source Control Fundamentals