Career · 6 min read read
ServiceNow Admin vs Developer: Which Career Should You Choose?
ServiceNow Admin vs Developer — responsibilities, skills, certifications and career growth compared to help you choose your path.
By the NowPath Institute trainer team ·
What an admin does
Admins configure the platform without heavy coding: users and access, forms and lists, catalog items, flows, notifications, reports and upgrades.
What a developer does
Developers write Client Scripts, Business Rules and Script Includes, build scoped applications and integrations, and own complex automation.
Which should you choose?
Administration covers platform setup and configuration, while development focuses more on scripting and building applications. Compare the topics in each course and choose the learning path that best fits your interests.