Prerequisite status
Keep CSA, CAD and two CIS disciplines current.
This credential is an expert cohort program, not a standalone exam voucher. ServiceNow controls prerequisite validation, cohort registration, participant selection and enrollment payment.
For 2026 cohorts, review the current CSA, CAD, two CIS and Architecture Excellence requirements directly with ServiceNow before registering.
CTA candidates should verify every prerequisite and current cohort rule with ServiceNow before registration.
Keep CSA, CAD and two CIS disciplines current.
Complete the current ArchX requirement before registering for a 2026 cohort.
Use ServiceNow's registration window and enrollment process; there is no standalone CTA exam voucher.
Choose the guide that matches the exact exam or expert program you plan to pursue.
No. Certified Technical Architect is an expert cohort program with prerequisite credentials, a registration window, selection and separate enrollment payment.
ServiceNow's 2026 enrollment guidance requires current CSA, CAD, two CIS disciplines and Architecture Excellence (ArchX) accreditation before cohort registration.
No. CTA enrollment must follow the official ServiceNow expert-program process. Use the official enrollment page to review current cohorts and requirements.
Check ServiceNow's official Expert Programs pages because registration windows, regional cohorts and availability can change.