ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals (SNAF)

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Programme Code D316
Domain
Cloud Infrastructure
Level
Foundation
Learning Partner(s)
NTUC LearningHub
Duration
3 Days
Format Online
Rating
Competencies
Infra App
Job Roles
ICT&SS Professional

Overview

Kickstart your ServiceNow journey with Service Now Administration Fundamentals (SNAF) — the essential first step for aspiring system administrators. Through immersive lessons and hands-on labs, this programme equips you with the foundational knowledge and practical skills needed to confidently manage and maintain the ServiceNow platform. Build a solid base in core system administration concepts as you explore interactive scenarios designed to help you learn by doing.

Key Takeaways

At the end of the programme, you will be able to:
  • Explain the ServiceNow Platform
  • Gain functional awareness of applications including ITSM, Service Operations Workspace, and Employee Center
  • Explore the power of the ServiceNow Platform
  • Configure applications for business
  • Configure Self Service
  • Enable productivity
  • Monitor an instance
  • Manage data
  • Package enhancements for testing

Who Should Attend

  • Please refer to the job roles section.

Prerequisites

Before attending the programme, you should have:

  • Attended Welcome to ServiceNow course.
  • Created a ServiceNow account with your work email address that you have used to register for the programme.
    • Hardware and Software
      • This programme will be conducted as a Virtual Live Class (VLC) via Zoom platform.
      • You should own a Zoom account and have a laptop or a desktop with “Zoom Client for Meetings” installed.

This programme will cover the following topics:

Module 1 - ServiceNow – The Modernised Work Experience

  • Locate and download class resources, including additional practice content for self-study
  • Review the overall class scenario
  • Explain the ServiceNow Platform
  • Gain functional awareness of applications including ITSM, Service Operations Workspace, and Employee Center

Lab

  • Lab 1.1.1: Download Course Resources
  • Lab 1.2.1: Grant and Verify Access to Applications
  • Lab 1.3.1: Create Incidents Using Classic Lists and Forms
  • Lab 1.3.2: Work Incidents Using Service Operations Workspace
  • Lab 1.3.3: Create Incident Status Using the Employee Center Portal

Module 2 - Explore the Power of the ServiceNow Platform

  • Explain the value of a baseline implementation
  • Define a ServiceNow instance
  • Augment the platform by configuring an instance to reflect a company image and labeling instance tabs
  • Install applications and plugins

Lab

  • Lab 2.1.1: Configure an Instance

Module 3 - Configure Applications for Business

  • Configure lists and forms in the core environment to meet specific audience needs
  • Evaluate the similarities and differences between the core environment and the Service Operations Workspaces
  • Create and configure an application and module

Lab

  • Lab 3.1: Create List Views
  • Lab 3.2: Add a Field to a Form
  • Lab 3.3: Add Category and Reference Values

Module 4 – Manage Data

  • Evaluate requested enhancements including, new applications, and application customisation
  • Exhibit a working knowledge of the ServiceNow database architecture and database administration concepts
  • Utilize schema maps
  • Establish appropriate table and field access controls
  • Create import sets
  • Utilise transform maps
  • Explain the core functionality of the CMDB
  • Utilise the CI Class Manager to examine the hierarchy of CMDB tables and attributes (all, derived, added) of a given class
  • Exhibit awareness of the Common Services Data Model (CSDM)
  • Explain Discovery and Service Mapping

Lab

  • Lab 4.1.1: Create Table for HHD Configuration Records
  • Lab 4.2.1: Create Access Controls
  • Lab 4.3.1: Import HHD Hardware Data
  • Lab 4.4.1: Explore CMDB and CI Relationships

Module 5 - Configure Self Service

  • Understand where to configure Self-Service offerings, including portals, knowledge, service catalog, and Virtual Agent
  • Create a knowledge base article by importing a document
  • Approve articles for publishing
  • Define, apply, and test user criteria on the knowledge base
  • Create a Service Catalog Item using Catalog Builder
  • Utilise Workflow Studio to leverage existing flows and create new flows

Lab

  • Lab 5.1.1: Manage Knowledge Base and Create Articles
  • Lab 5.2.1: Create a Catalog Item
  • Lab 5.3.1: Create a Workflow Studio flow

Module 6 - Enable Productivity

  • Provide support to Fulfillers and Agents
  • Assist users in generating charts from various sources
  • Add a visualisation to a dashboard
  • Establish appropriate table and field access controls
  • Demonstrate a basic understanding of platform analytics
  • Create notifications
  • Identify productivity tools

Lab

  • Lab 6.1.1: Create visualizations and dashboards
  • Lab 6.2.1: Configure Notifications

Module 7 - Package Enhancements for Testing

  • Assess when to use scripting, UI policies, and business rules
  • Prepare update sets and migrate changes
  • Exhibit awareness of Automated Test Framework and testing resources
  • Demonstrate awareness of developer tools, concepts, and testing resources

Lab

  • Lab 7.1.1: Create a UI Policy and Business Rules
  • Lab 7.2.1: Create System Update Sets
  • Lab 7.3.1: Migrate Changes

Module 8 - Securing a ServiceNow Instance

  • View Security Center Overview Dashboard
  • Change a Hardening setting
  • Modify a selection in Best Practices

Lab

  • Lab 8.2.1: Exploring Security Center

Module 9 - Capstone Project

  • Practice concepts learned in the ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals Course
  • Continue your professional development with Additional Practice content and exercises

Lab

  • Lab 9.1.1: Capstone Project Challenge Format

Full Fee

Full programme fee

S$3800

9% GST on nett programme fee

S$4142

Total nett programme fee payable, including GSTS$4142

Upcoming Classes

Class 1
18 Aug 2025 to 20 Aug 2025 (Full Time)
Duration: 3 days
When: Aug - 18, 19, 20
Time : 9am to 5pm

Agency-sponsored

Step 1 Apply through your organisation's training request system.

Step 2

Your organisation's training request system (or relevant HR staff) confirms your organisation's approval for you to take the programme. Your organisation will send registration information to the academy.

Organisation HR L&D or or equivalent staff can register directly through the Learning Partner's registration portal.


Step 3 The Learning Partner will inform you whether you have been successful in enrolment.