CIS - Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM)

[Arnab22]

Hi,

I hold a CSA and CIS-ITSM certification, and I received an email regarding the CIS Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM). It appears this is a new certification that must be completed. Can someone confirm if this is true? Also, if I go to now learning, I don't see any designated course or training, unlike the other certification exams. Can someone share the exact link to the training course?

Thanks

[Mohammed8]

Hi @Arnab22 ,

Yes, Certified Implementation Specialist - Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) (CIS-DF (CMDB and CSDM)) is now compulsory to take if you have ITSM certificate and should be completed by Dec 2026.

Also its compulsory for other certification too, you can follow this thread to know more:

https://www.servicenow.com/community/developer-forum/is-cis-data-foundations-cmdb-and-csdm-is-mandat... 

Here is path to complete the course on Now learning platform:

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

Here is link for exam registration:

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

If you find my answer useful, please mark it as solution accepted/helpful

Thanks and Regards,

Mohammed Zakir

[Deepak Shaerma]

Hi @Arnab22 ,

Yes, is is true. 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...

Happy to help! If this resolved your issue, kindly mark it as the correct answer ✅  and Helpful and close the thread 🔒 so others can benefit too.

Warm Regards,

Deepak Sharma

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