Can I take the CIS-DF (CMDB & CSDM) exam before passing the CSA exam?
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Hello everyone, I have successfully registered and scheduled both the CSA and CIS-DF (CMDB & CSDM) certification exams. My current schedule is: - CIS-DF: July 4 - CSA: July 18 The CIS-DF exam page states that CSA Certified is a prerequisite. However, the system allowed me to register and schedule the CIS-DF exam even though I have not yet earned my CSA certification. Could anyone please clarify: 1. Am I allowed to take the CIS-DF exam before passing the CSA exam? 2. If I pass the CIS-DF exam before obtaining my CSA certification, will the result be held until I earn CSA, or would I need to retake the CIS-DF exam? 3. Would you recommend rescheduling the CIS-DF exam until after I have passed the CSA exam? Thank you for your guidance.
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Yes, you can appear for data foundation exam before CSA. No need to reschedule it.
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Hi @brayalac
There are no required training courses or certification prerequisites for registering for the Certified Implementation Specialist – Data Foundations (CIS-DF) exam. Unlike many other ServiceNow certifications, you do not need to hold the Certified System Administrator (CSA) or Certified Application Developer (CAD) certification before taking this exam.
Hope you have registered already for CIS-DF exam with free of cost.
Asking because from 1st July 2026 , if you register for CIS-DF ,you have to pay exam fee by Credit card/Learning credits.
Check my blog to get consolidate certificate course with prerequisite details:
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Tanushree Maiti
ServiceNow Technical Architect
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Also @brayalac
Check my Tips once on CIS-DF before giving the exam.
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Tanushree Maiti
ServiceNow Technical Architect
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Hello @brayalac ,
No buddy . You can appear for cis-df even if you dont have csa certificate . No need to reschedule it .
All the best for your both exam 😀 .
If this helps you then mark it as helpful and accept as solution.
Regards,
Aditya
