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ServiceNow Certified Application Developer

ServiceNow Certified Application Developer vs 3 alternatives compared

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ServiceNow Certified Application DeveloperCompTIA A+ITIL 4 FoundationMicrosoft 365 Fundamentals (MS-900)
VendorServiceNowCompTIA—Microsoft
LevelIntermediateBeginnerBeginnerBeginner
Exam fee$150$246$385$99
Duration—90 minutes——
Passing score—675 (on a scale of 900)——
Valid for—3 years——
Typical salary$100K–$135K$55K–$75K$80K–$110K$65K–$85K
Prerequisites—12 months of hands‑on experience in an IT support specialist job role——

Which should you choose?

Should I take ServiceNow Certified Application Developer or CompTIA A+ first?

CompTIA A+ is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take ServiceNow Certified Application Developer or ITIL 4 Foundation first?

ITIL 4 Foundation is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.

Should I take ServiceNow Certified Application Developer or MS-900 first?

MS-900 is the lower-level certification (Beginner vs Intermediate), so it is usually the better first step.