CADvsCTA
Compare ServiceNow Certified Application Developer and Certified Technical Architect certifications to find the right path for your career.
CAD
professionalCertified Application Developer
The ServiceNow Certified Application Developer (CAD) certification demonstrates your ability to build, customize, and extend applications on the ServiceNow platform using scripting and development tools.
CTA
expertCertified Technical Architect
The ServiceNow Certified Technical Architect (CTA) certification is an advanced certification for technical architects designing enterprise ServiceNow solutions. This expert-level certification validates comprehensive platform knowledge and solution architecture skills.
Side-by-Side Comparison
Compare exam details, costs, and requirements.
| Comparison | CAD | CTA |
|---|---|---|
| Exam Questions | 60 | 60 |
| Duration | 90 minutes | 120 minutes |
| Passing Score | 70% | 70% |
| Exam Cost | $210 | $500 |
| Level | Professional | Expert |
| Format | Multiple choice and multiple select | Scenario-based questions and architecture review |
| Release | Yokohama | Yokohama |
| Prerequisites | ServiceNow CSA certification, 1+ years of ServiceNow development experience, Strong JavaScript knowledge | ServiceNow CSA certification, ServiceNow CAD certification, 3+ years of ServiceNow architecture experience, Multiple implementation certifications recommended |
Which Should You Choose?
Both certifications are advanced. Consider your career goals and current role to determine which aligns better with your professional development path.
Choose CAD if:
- •You work primarily with developer functions
- •Your role requires certified application developer expertise
- •You want to demonstrate professional-level ServiceNow skills
Choose CTA if:
- •You work primarily with architect functions
- •Your role requires certified technical architect expertise
- •You want to demonstrate expert-level ServiceNow skills
Ready to Start Preparing?
Try our free practice questions to see which certification fits your current knowledge.