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Certified Implementation Specialist - Risk and Compliance

CIS-RC

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Jan 1, 2020
Release Date
Aug 11, 2025Last Updated

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Exam Details

Duration90 min
Passing ScorePass/Fail (cut score not publicly disclosed, estimated 70%)
LevelSpecialist
TestingPearson VUE
Valid ForValid until next platform release
Release DateJan 1, 2020
Exam Cost$450

What topics are on the CIS-RC exam?

1

GRC Overview 11.67%

1.1
GRC Positioning and Framework
2 subtopics
1.1.1GRC Framework Components
1.1.2Platform Capabilities
Learning Objectives
  • Understand GRC framework within ServiceNow
  • Identify key terminology and concepts
  • Explain technical architecture of GRC solution
1.2
Key Terminology
1 subtopics
1.2.1GRC Maturity Model
Learning Objectives
  • Define key GRC terminology
  • Understand GRC maturity progression
1.3
Technical Details
1 subtopics
1.3.1Integration Points
Learning Objectives
  • Configure GRC integrations
  • Understand technical architecture
Domain Hands-on Skills
Navigate GRC applicationsConfigure basic GRC settingsCreate GRC dashboards
Common Mistakes to Avoid
  • Confusing scoped application boundaries
  • Misunderstanding module integration requirements
2

Implementation Planning 5%

3

Entity Framework 20%

4

Policy and Compliance 25%

5

Risk and Advanced Risk 25%

6

Common Elements and Extended Capabilities 8.33%

7

Audit and Advanced Audit 5%

How do I earn the Certified Implementation Specialist - Risk and Compliance certification?

Official Pathway Guidance

Track: Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC)

Prerequisites

Next Steps

  • Advanced GRC configuration and customization
  • ServiceNow enterprise architecture expertise

Current Level

Alternative Paths

Related Certifications

  • prerequisite

  • complementary

  • complementary

  • integration

Career Progression

Entry Level

  • ServiceNow Administrator
  • Junior GRC Analyst

Mid Level

  • GRC Implementation Specialist
  • Risk Management Consultant
  • Compliance Manager

Senior Level

  • Senior GRC Architect
  • ServiceNow Solution Architect
  • Enterprise Risk Manager

Expert Level

  • ServiceNow Master Architect
  • Chief Risk Officer
  • GRC Practice Lead

Certification Maintenance

  • Recertification Options:
    Complete annual maintenance exams (deltas) for platform updatesPay yearly Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) fee

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Official Resources

GRC: Integrated Risk Management (IRM) ImplementationGRC: Integrated Risk Management (IRM) FundamentalsGRC: Classic Risk Assessment FundamentalsGRC: Audit Management EssentialsGRC: Regulatory Change Management EssentialsGRC: Integrated Risk Management (IRM) SimulatorServiceNow GRC Product DocumentationIRM E-BookGovernance, Risk, and Compliance Release NotesServiceNow Credentialing Program Guide

Community Resources

ServiceNow GRC Community ForumServiceNow CommunityServiceNow GRC BlogServiceNowServiceNow YouTube Channel - GRC PlaylistServiceNow

Study Plans

What's changed on this exam?

Status: ACTIVE

Upcoming Changes

2025-Q2
Next major platform release (post-Xanadu)
2025-Q3
Potential addition of AI/ML GRC features to exam blueprint

Technology Coverage

Advanced Risk AssessmentXanadu 2024

Increased emphasis on Advanced Risk vs Classic Risk features

Released: 2024-12-01
Entity FrameworkXanadu 2024

Performance optimization features now covered in exam

Released: 2024-12-01
Flow Designer for GRCXanadu 2024

Workflow automation questions now reference Flow Designer instead of classic workflows

Released: 2024-12-01
Continuous MonitoringXanadu 2024

New questions on real-time control monitoring and automated evidence collection

Released: 2024-12-01

Industry Trends

  • Increased focus on automated compliance monitoring with AI/ML
  • Integration of GRC with Security Operations becoming standard
  • Cloud-native risk management replacing traditional approaches
  • Real-time compliance dashboards and reporting demanded by executives
  • Third-party risk management (VRM) integration with core GRC
  • Regulatory change management becoming critical with evolving global regulations
  • Skills gap in GRC implementation specialists creating high demand for certified professionals

Who should take this exam?

Required Prerequisites

  • ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals (SNAF) OR ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA)
  • ServiceNow GRC - Integrated Risk Management Fundamentals on-demand course

Recommended Experience

  • Welcome to ServiceNow
  • ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals
  • UI Builder Essentials
  • Flow Designer Essentials
  • Get Started with Now Create
  • ServiceNow Platform Implementation
  • CMDB Fundamentals
  • GRC: Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Fundamentals
  • GRC: Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Implementation
  • GRC: Classic Risk Assessment Fundamentals
  • GRC: Audit Management Essentials
  • GRC: Regulatory Change Management Essentials
  • GRC: Integrated Risk Management (IRM) Simulator

Experience Level: Advanced

How do I register & what's the exam fee?

Exam Cost$450 USD
Testing CentersPearson VUE
Online ProctoringAvailable

How long is the certification valid?

Valid ForValid until next platform release
Recertification
  • Complete annual maintenance exams (deltas)
  • Pay yearly Certification Maintenance Program (CMP) fee

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Study Resources

GRC: Integrated Risk Management (IRM) ImplementationServiceNow
GRC: Integrated Risk Management (IRM) FundamentalsServiceNow
ServiceNow GRC Product DocumentationServiceNow
Governance, Risk, and Compliance Release NotesServiceNow
ServiceNow Credentialing Program GuideServiceNow
ServiceNow GRC Community ForumServiceNow Community
ServiceNow GRC BlogServiceNow
ServiceNow YouTube Channel - GRC PlaylistServiceNow
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