ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – IT Asset Management (CIS-ITAM) Complete Guide
The ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist – IT Asset Management (CIS-ITAM) exam validates a candidate’s ability to implement and configure ITAM solutions on the ServiceNow platform. It focuses on Hardware Asset Management (HAM), Software Asset Management (SAM), asset lifecycle processes, license compliance, normalization, reclamation workflows, and CMDB alignment. The exam assesses practical knowledge of configuring models, stockrooms, contracts, entitlements, and automation policies to optimize asset visibility and cost control. This certification ensures professionals can design scalable, compliant, and governance-driven asset management implementations aligned with ServiceNow best practices.
CIS-ITAM Exam Details:
Exam Name: CIS-SAM or CIS-HAM.
Exam Fee: $450 USD (standard price for mainline CIS exams; may vary by region)
Exam Duration: 90 Minutes
Exam Format: Multiple-choice and multiple-select.
Number of Questions: 60 Questions
Passing Score: Around 70% (subject to version updates)
Mode: Online Proctored
Certification Validity: Requires participation in the Certification Maintenance Program (CMP), including payment of CMP fee and passing delta exams for new ServiceNow releases
Recommended For : IT professionals, consultants, and developers implementing or managing ServiceNow's Asset Management applications. These certifications are ideal for those aiming to specialize in software compliance, license optimization (SAM), or hardware lifecycle management (HAM)
Prerequisites : candidates must have at least six months of field experience in ServiceNow deployment or administration.Key prerequisites include passing the Certified Implementation Specialist – Data Foundations (CMDB and CSDM) exam, completing specific training paths in Now Learning, and having experience in at least two deployment projects for their respective modules.
Note : The exam evaluates scenario-based configuration expertise in software normalization, license metrics, entitlement imports, and reconciliation remediation for SAM. It simultaneously tests hardware lifecycle automation, asset attestation, stockroom management, and mobile auditing workflows for HAM.