ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) – Complete Guide
The ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS) certification is a professional-level credential designed for individuals who implement, configure, and optimize specific ServiceNow products such as ITSM, ITOM, HRSD, CSM, and other modules.It validates practical knowledge of product configuration, process design, data setup, integrations, reporting, and best practice implementation aligned with ServiceNow standards.This certification is specifically focused on the Functional Consultant / Implementation role and is the ideal next step after CSA for professionals who want to lead or support enterprise-level ServiceNow implementations.
CIS Exam Details:
Exam Name: ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist (CIS)
(Example: CIS–ITSM, CIS–HRSD, CIS–CSM, CIS–ITOM, etc.)
Exam Fee: Approximately $450 USD - $500 USD per attempt (may vary by region)
Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
Exam Format: Multiple Choice Questions (MCQ)
Number of Questions: 60 Questions
Passing Score: Around 70% (subject to version updates)
Mode: Online Proctored
Certification Validity: To maintain CIS,You must pay the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) fee, You must pass the delta exam for new releases
Recommended For : ServiceNow Administrators moving into Functional/Consultant roles, ITSM / ITOM / HR / CSM Domain Experts,ServiceNow Consultants & Implementation Partners,Business Analysts working on ServiceNow projects,Professionals leading ServiceNow deployment projects
Prerequisites : CIS – Data Foundations (CMDB & CSDM) (for ITx tracks under new model),Completion of official product-specific implementation training,CSA Certification (often practically required before progressing)
Note : Hands-on implementation experience is extremely important for CIS. The exam is scenario-based and tests real-world configuration knowledge aligned with ServiceNow best practices rather than only theoretical concepts.