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"CIS - Data Foundation" has got to be one of the most discussed topics of the past few months. Up to recently, we all were under the impression that if you would schedule the exam at or before June 30, the first exam attempt would be free. Important, since many of you need to pass the exam before the end of the year.
Last Friday though, ServiceNow changed the rules of the game a tiny bit... at or before June 30 has been extended to December 31!
This article is not about my opinion on CIS - Data Foundation, it's simply intended to inform you on the opportunity to register your first attempt of the exam for free.
Free Exam Registration Offer
"Candidates who hold one or more of the seven IT CIS certifications above are eligible to take the CIS – DF (CMDB and CSDM) exam at no cost, if they register on or before December 31, 2026. After registering, candidates have 90 days to schedule and complete the exam. This offer applies to first attempts only."
Prior Limited-Time Offers (No Longer Available)
"First attempts of the CIS – DF (CMDB and CSDM) exam were offered free of charge to all candidates through June 30, 2026. This offer is no longer in effect for candidates that don't already hold an "at-risk" IT CIS certification."
Important note
"If a candidate has not earned the CIS-DF certification by 12/31/26, their existing implementation specialist certification(s) within ITAM, ITOM, ITSM, etc. will expire - even if they have a CIS-DF exam scheduled in 2027." No exceptions or complimentary exam attempts will be granted after December 31, 2026.
Official information
Why the CIS – Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) exam is a prerequisite for select certifications
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Mark Roethof
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11x ServiceNow MVP
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