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Length90 min
FormatProctored exam through Pearson VUE, taken within the 12-week CTA program
PrerequisitesRequires ServiceNow Certified System Administrator and Certified Application Developer, at least two Certified Implementation Specialist certifications, the Architecture Excellence (ArchX) accreditation and enrollment in the 12-week CTA program; candidates need at least three years of ServiceNow SME experience
LevelExpert (ServiceNow calls it Certification)
DeliveryPearson VUE, proctored
LanguagesEnglish
StatusActiveThe official blueprint article title calls it a beta exam blueprint; the article itself needs a login
Last changedMar 13, 2026Exam item for the Zurich release published in the ServiceNow University catalog
Sourcelearning.servicenow.com/lxp/pages/now-learning-get-certified?id=amap_detail&summary_id=905942f11bfcf01002ed2f89bd4bcb65&achievement_id=c1e05fd41b6efc1cb53297d7b04bcb14Last checked Sep 25, 2026

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About this exam

The Certified Technical Architect is responsible for analyzing and translating business information and technical requirements into architectural blueprints, proposing solutions to achieve complex business objectives.

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