Is CIS – Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) is Mandatory to take CIS SAM ?

[Balakrishna_ABK]

I have completed CIS SAM course and got voucher but when I am trying to schedule exam using NOW University it is showing CIS – Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) is prerequisite to complete.
Earlier it was not mandatory if I am not wrong.

[Deepak Shaerma]

Hi @Balakrishna_ABK 

Yes, is is mandatory before the CIS - SAM . Also if you hold certifications like CIS- ITSM, then you need to give this exam before 2026 next end year.

You can found all the official information on the below link:

https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/why-the-cis-data-foundations-cmdb-and-csdm-exam-as-a-prerequi...

Course Link for the EXAM:

https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/certified-implementation-specialist-data-foundations-cmdb-and...

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Deepak Sharma

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