CIS-PA - Certified Implementation Specialist - Platform Analytics
The CIS-PA certification validates your expertise in implementing ServiceNow Platform Analytics for dashboards, reporting, performance indicators, and data-driven insights across the platform.
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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-PA exam covers these key areas (per the official ServiceNow exam blueprint). Master each domain to maximize your chances of passing.
Architecture and Deployment
Platform Analytics solution components, deployment tasks and sequence, common use cases, personas and stakeholders
Configure Indicators and Indicator Sources
Source conditions, facts tables, indicator types, configuration properties, and aggregation scripts
Configure Breakdowns and Breakdown Sources
Breakdown sources, mappings, breakdown matrix, exclusions, scripted breakdown mapping, and bucket groups
Data Collection
Data collection process flow, collection configuration properties, fine-tuning and troubleshooting
Data Visualization and Dashboards
Platform Analytics visualizations, unified filters, choosing visualizations, dashboard management, performance, and KPI Details
Administration and Advanced Implementation Solutions
Content packs, platform features for advanced data collection, and Spotlight configuration
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Architecture & Deployment
Platform Analytics solution components, deployment tasks and sequence, common use cases, personas and stakeholders.
Indicators & Indicator Sources
Source conditions, facts tables, indicator types, configuration properties, and aggregation scripts.
Breakdowns & Breakdown Sources
Breakdown sources, mappings, breakdown matrix, exclusions, scripted breakdown mapping, and bucket groups.
Data Collection
Data collection process flow, collection configuration properties, fine-tuning and troubleshooting.
Visualization & Dashboards
Platform Analytics visualizations, unified filters, choosing visualizations, dashboard management, performance, and KPI Details.
Administration & Advanced Solutions
Content packs, platform features for advanced data collection, and Spotlight configuration.
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Prerequisites & Preparation
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
- 1ServiceNow CSA certification (recommended)
- 2Platform Analytics implementation experience
- 3Understanding of KPIs and metrics
Exam Format
- •Multiple choice and multiple select
- •Registered and paid for in ServiceNow University, scheduled through Pearson VUE
- •Official blueprint KB0011497 v8.0, updated August 2026
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