CIS-EM - Certified Implementation Specialist - Event Management
The CIS-EM certification validates your expertise in implementing ServiceNow Event Management, including event rules, alert management, and correlation.
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ServiceNow does not publish the cut score, and the official exam blueprint says it is not always 70%. Exams are registered and paid for in ServiceNow University, scheduled through Pearson VUE (source).
Exam Domains
From Official BlueprintThe CIS-EM exam covers these key areas (per the official ServiceNow exam blueprint). Master each domain to maximize your chances of passing.
Event Management Overview
ITOM solution positioning, customer challenges, Event Management features, operator workspace, alert intelligence, dependency maps, and CSDM integration
Architecture and Discovery
Discovery and MID server architecture, Event Management architecture, CMDB integration, monitoring process, and MID server validation
Event Configuration and Use
Event processing, event rules, filters, thresholds, operator workspace, message keys, CI binding, connectors, and scripting with regex/JavaScript/PowerShell
Alerts and Tasks
Alert records, scheduled jobs, alert management rules, priority scores, incident creation, correlation rules, aggregation, and Service Operations Workspace
Event Sources
Identifying event sources, push vs pull methods, inbound actions, monitoring connectors, and Agent Client Collector Monitoring
Metric Intelligence
Metric intelligence capabilities, metric sources, data pipeline, anomaly bounds and thresholds, and Service Operations integration
Practice by Topic
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Event Management Overview
ITOM solution positioning, customer challenges, Event Management features, operator workspace, alert intelligence, dependency maps, and CSDM integration
Architecture and Discovery
Discovery and MID server architecture, Event Management architecture, CMDB integration, monitoring process, and MID server validation
Event Configuration and Use
Event processing, event rules, filters, thresholds, operator workspace, message keys, CI binding, connectors, and scripting with regex/JavaScript/PowerShell
Alerts and Tasks
Alert records, scheduled jobs, alert management rules, priority scores, incident creation, correlation rules, aggregation, and Service Operations Workspace
Event Sources
Identifying event sources, push vs pull methods, inbound actions, monitoring connectors, and Agent Client Collector Monitoring
Metric Intelligence
Metric intelligence capabilities, metric sources, data pipeline, anomaly bounds and thresholds, and Service Operations integration
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Prerequisites & Preparation
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
- 1ServiceNow CSA certification (recommended)
- 2Event Management implementation experience
- 3Understanding of monitoring tools
Exam Format
- •Multiple choice and multiple select
- •Registered and paid for in ServiceNow University, scheduled through Pearson VUE
- •Official blueprint KB0011604 v8.0, updated January 2026
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