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# Edit a certification policy

# Edit a certification policy {#ariaid-title1}

Release version: Australia  
Updated March 12, 2026  
![](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/portal-asset/ico-clock) 1 minute to read  
Update an existing certification policy details.

## Before you begin

Role required: sn_cmdb_admin + sn_apm.apm_analyst

## About this task

You can edit the draft or inactive certification policies.

## Procedure

1. Navigate to WorkspacesEnterprise Architecture Workspace.
2. Open the Data certification page by selecting the Data certification icon (![data certification icon]()).  
   The Data certification page opens.
3. Open draft or an inactive policy by selecting the policy name link.
4. Select Edit Policy.
5. Edit the policy details as required.
6. Select Save \& Exit to save the policy as draft or select Publish Policy to publish the draft policy.
**Related tasks**   

* [Deactivate a certification policy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/MFOsex7rWiRbpAcYL33jpw "Deactivate a published policy to remove it from active certification runs. This process ensures that the policy is no longer active and can't be used for certifications.")
* [Track progress of a certification policy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/0F87l~DyrfEVnqdIE3Y9_A "Monitor and review the certification policy status to track completion progress and view details such as total tasks, completed tasks, open tasks, and unassigned tasks.")
* [Create a certification policy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/ZhUTLolLz9tF34ag5mxp3g "Creating a data certification policy serves as a governance mechanism to ensure that the data used in enterprise architecture models and visualizations is accurate, complete, and trustworthy.")
* [Run certification for a policy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/_skpY5LmunqJdnhc9MbD0w "Run certification for published policies to generate a new certification instance for an active policy.")
* [Activate a certification policy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/5g~zUUdY_d9GXhUPyOKMSA "Activate a certification policy to add it to the active certification runs. This process ensures that the policy is active and can be used for certifications.")
* [Delete a certification policy](https://www.servicenow.com/docs/1koeaI55yq7ls0a30Z6TpA "Delete an unwanted certification policy permanently.")

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