CIS – Data Foundations (CMDB/CSDM) Preparation??

[Mohammed8]

Hello everyone,

The CIS – Data Foundations (CMDB/CSDM) certification has been a big topic in the community lately.

From the blueprint, I noticed:

• The exam is 90 minutes instead of the usual 60

• The sample questions are largely scenario-based

• There are matching-type questions in the samples

The free attempt is available until June 2026 , which gives around six months to prepare

For those who have taken or attempted this certification:

1) What is the ideal way to prepare for this exam?

2) Are there any Udemy or external practice materials available? as  this is a new certification, I’m unsure any practice tests are available or not

3) What is the difficulty level like in real exam conditions? is it comparable to CSA / CAD or tougher since as it’s foundational for multiple areas

Would be great if you shared your exam experience or point to person/article if already exists

Thanks and Regards,

Mohammed Zakir

[Sarthak Kashyap · Accepted solution]

Hi @Mohammed8 ,

Please check some below articles 

nowben.com/servicenow-introduces-mandatory-cis-data-foundations-certification/ 

https://www.servicenow.com/community/cmdb-forum/data-foundations-cmdb-and-csdm-mainline-certificatio...

https://www.servicenow.com/community/itom-forum/has-anyone-taken-the-cis-data-foundations-cmdb-amp-c...

Please mark my answer correct and helpful if this works for you

Thanks and Regards,

Sarthak

[Mohammed8]

@Sarthak Kashyap 

Thanks for reply, the second link is pretty useful. will close the thread in a day or two.

Regards,

Mohammed Zakir

[jenniferbarlin]

Great info...Thanks

[Mohammed8]

If anyone comes across this question in the future, you can refer to this thread:

https://www.servicenow.com/community/itom-forum/has-anyone-taken-the-cis-data-foundations-cmdb-amp-c... 

Regards,

Mohammed Zakir