CIS-TPRM - Certified Implementation Specialist - Third-Party Risk Management
The CIS-TPRM certification validates your expertise in implementing ServiceNow Third-Party Risk Management solutions for comprehensive third-party risk assessment and monitoring.
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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-TPRM exam covers these key areas (per the official ServiceNow exam blueprint). Master each domain to maximize your chances of passing.
Third-party Risk Management Fundamentals and Third-party Risk Management Review
TPRM overview, key capabilities, user roles (Risk Manager, Assessors, Admins, Contract Negotiators), due diligence types (Information Security, Financial, Legal, Operational, Compliance, Reputation), risk profiles, engagement types, and the due diligence workflow
Core Configuration
Application activation, TPRM properties configuration, role assignment, user group management, authentication policies, email communication setup, and data import from other systems
Assessment Configuration
External assessments, internal assessments (IRQ), questionnaire templates, document request templates, question banks, Smart Assessment Engine (SAE), template migration, scoring rules, event-driven management, and control objectives
Third-party Portal
Portal overview, third-party contact management, task delegation, questionnaire response formats (Excel, SIG), progress tracking, and portal access configuration
Third-party Supporting Processes
Third-party elements, element collection process, entity generation, engagement assignment, monitoring third-party risk, and Vendor Management Workspace
Other Application Relationships
Integration with GRC Policy and Compliance Management, risk intelligence provider integrations (EcoVadis, SIG, BitSight, Security Scorecard), provider-based submission rules, and ESG integrations
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Third-party Risk Management Fundamentals
Understand the core concepts, data model, and key components of Third-party Risk Management in ServiceNow.
Core Configuration
Configure the core TPRM application including risk frameworks, scoring, and workflow settings.
Assessment Configuration
Master the configuration of vendor risk assessments including questionnaires, scoring, and workflows.
Third-party Portal
Configure the vendor-facing portal for self-service assessment submission and communication.
Third-party Supporting Processes
Configure supporting processes including issue management, remediation tracking, and continuous monitoring.
Other Application Relationships
Understand how TPRM integrates with other ServiceNow applications and external systems.
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Prerequisites & Preparation
Prerequisites & Recommended Experience
- 1ServiceNow CSA certification (recommended)
- 2Third-party risk management experience
- 3Understanding of supply chain risk
Exam Format
- •Multiple choice and multiple select
- •Registered and paid for in ServiceNow University, scheduled through Pearson VUE
- •Official blueprint KB0011556 v10.0, updated January 2026
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