Certification Comparison

CIS-DiscoveryvsCIS-EM

Compare ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery and Certified Implementation Specialist - Event Management certifications to find the right path for your career.

CIS-Discovery

professional

Certified Implementation Specialist - Discovery

The CIS-Discovery certification validates your expertise in implementing ServiceNow Discovery for infrastructure mapping, including configuration item discovery, credentials, and patterns.

IT Operations Management
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CIS-EM

professional

Certified Implementation Specialist - Event Management

The CIS-EM certification validates your expertise in implementing ServiceNow Event Management, including event rules, alert management, and correlation.

IT Operations Management
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Side-by-Side Comparison

Compare exam details, costs, and requirements.

ComparisonCIS-DiscoveryCIS-EM
Exam Questions6060
Duration90 minutes90 minutes
Passing Score70%70%
Exam Cost$315$315
LevelProfessionalProfessional
FormatMultiple choice and multiple selectMultiple choice and multiple select
ReleaseYokohamaYokohama
PrerequisitesServiceNow CSA certification, Discovery implementation experience, Understanding of network infrastructureServiceNow CSA certification, Event Management implementation experience, Understanding of monitoring tools

Which Should You Choose?

Both certifications are at a similar level. Choose based on your job responsibilities, career goals, and the specific ServiceNow modules you work with most frequently.

Choose CIS-Discovery if:

  • You work primarily with it operations management functions
  • Your role requires certified implementation specialist - discovery expertise
  • You want to demonstrate professional-level ServiceNow skills

Choose CIS-EM if:

  • You work primarily with it operations management functions
  • Your role requires certified implementation specialist - event management expertise
  • You want to demonstrate professional-level ServiceNow skills

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