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CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

DavidM532952164 — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 09:33:06 GMT

According to this KB Certified Implementation Specialist -Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) Exam - Mainline Blueprint - ServiceNow University the new course is available in SerivceNow University, but I can't find. Is it available for real or not yet?

Thanks.

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Omkar Kumbhar — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 10:51:36 GMT

@DavidM532952164

Please find the below required training mentioned to get a voucher , which is mentioned in the KB article

Also, in now learning you will find more details as this is recently launched

ServiceNow Credentialing Program Guide

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Mark Manders — Thu, 31 Jul 2025 11:18:30 GMT

https://learning.servicenow.com/lxp/en/pages/now-learning-get-certified?id=amap_detail&summary_id=79d64e311bfcf01002ed2f89bd4bcb51&achievement_id=0e97835c47ea2e10c00af235126d431b

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Mary MCA MSW — Fri, 08 Aug 2025 19:28:55 GMT

Hello David,

I have already completed the required courses and received the voucher for the Certified Implementation Specialist – Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) exam.

Please refer to the list of courses below. Kindly ensure all listed modules are completed with 100% progress on your end as well.

You can find the voucher details in the "Configuration Management Database (CMDB) Fundamentals On Demand - ServiceNow University"
Certified Implementation Specialist - Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) Voucher Info - ServiceNow University

Exam Preparation

ServiceNow Platform Implementation On Demand - ServiceNow University

Required ServiceNow Training

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Mark Manders — Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:07:09 GMT

I have been spending some time on NowLearning last week and I must say that this is not really a great one from ServiceNow. Every CIS contains all the information/courses within one module and this one just is a combination of several modules. You need to find them yourself, take them and only after completing all of them, you will be getting the voucher.
If they present it as a CIS, I would also expect it to be one path in which everything is combined. As often, they are focusing on the wrong things with NowLearning.

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

AarthiR — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 07:41:19 GMT

Hi Mary,

Wondering if you have taken the CIS DF exam? I am preparing for the exam and looking for any guidance/pointers on how the exam experience is?

Aarthi

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Mary MCA MSW — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:51:51 GMT

Hi Aarthi,
I haven’t taken the CIS – Data Foundations exam yet. I’ve completed all the mandatory courses and have received the voucher.

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

AarthiR — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 08:54:33 GMT

Hi again,

Thanks for the reply. I have my CIS - DF exam planned on 3rd September. Will let you know how it goes. 🙂

Aarthi

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Mary MCA MSW — Wed, 13 Aug 2025 19:27:13 GMT

Hi Aarthi,

Thanks for letting me know. All the best for your CIS – DF exam on 3rd September! I’m sure you’ll do great. Looking forward to hearing how it goes.

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Mark Manders — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:32:20 GMT

I just came across this post: https://www.linkedin.com/feed/update/urn:li:activity:7361123440247906306/

This explains why it looks different than others. And I am happy that they are trying to make it less about learning and more about experience.
I also saw that they have added it as a learning path now, showing everything you need to do. I guess it was just a work in progress while the doors were already open.

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Omkar Kumbhar — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 07:39:42 GMT

Hi @Mary MCA MSW did you received free voucher or need to pay?

Thank you,

Omkar

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

Mark Manders — Thu, 14 Aug 2025 08:02:40 GMT

As stated on NowLearning (information accessible for everyone):

What is the cost of the CIS – Data Foundations exam?

The exam cost USD $450 or 450 Learning Credits. Customer and partner discounts may apply; contact your organization’s training administrator for details.

Standard retake fees of USD $100 apply. Learning Credits are not applicable to exam retake attempts.

Re: CIS Data Foundation (CMDB & CSDM)

nandanakant — Wed, 03 Dec 2025 08:59:35 GMT

Hi Aarthi
Can you point any key areas to focus on for DF Certification and what resources did you use apart from Now Learning.