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ServiceNow · Governance, Risk & Privacy · Professional

ServiceNow CIS - Third-Party Risk Management exam guide

Exam ServiceNow Certified Implementation Specialist - Third-Party Risk Management (CIS-TPRM)

CIS-TPRM proves you can implement ServiceNow Third-Party Risk Management: vendor tiering, assessments and questionnaires, the vendor portal, issues and remediation, and continuous monitoring of supplier risk.

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DeliveryProctored exam booked through ServiceNow University (online proctored or test center)

Format: Multiple choice and multiple select, proctored. Fee note: ServiceNow sets voucher pricing in ServiceNow University; check there before booking (a retake costs less than a first attempt).

Who it's for

GRC and procurement risk professionals implementing vendor risk programs on ServiceNow.

What the exam covers

The vendor does not publish a domain breakdown for this exam. Check the official exam page for the current objectives.

Eligibility & prerequisites

Required: ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA) plus completion of the required ServiceNow University implementation training for this product before you can book the exam.

Recommended: Experience running vendor risk programs and configuring ServiceNow IRM or TPRM.

Keeping it active

ServiceNow mainline certifications must be kept current with the platform: complete the maintenance (delta) requirement ServiceNow publishes for new platform releases within its window, or the credential lapses. Check the current maintenance rules in ServiceNow University.

Skills & careers

Skills it validates

  • Configuring vendor tiering and risk profiles
  • Designing assessment questionnaires
  • Configuring the third-party portal
  • Managing issues and remediation with vendors
  • Integrating external risk ratings
  • Reporting on third-party risk

Job roles

Third-Party Risk AnalystVendor Risk ManagerServiceNow IRM ConsultantGRC ConsultantProcurement Risk Analyst

Where it fits in your path

Planning a degree too? See how this cert earns college credit in the College Credit Navigator.

Build my study plan

  1. Week 1: Complete the required TPRM implementation training on ServiceNow University.
  2. Week 2: Vendor data model, tiering and engagements.
  3. Week 3: Assessments, questionnaires, the third-party portal and issue remediation.
  4. Week 4: Monitoring, integrations and reporting; practice tests.

Make it yours: pick your exam date and weekly hours. We'll split your time by domain weight and give you a printable plan.

Exam-day tips

  • Know how tiering drives assessment frequency and depth.
  • Understand what vendors see in the third-party portal and what roles they need.
  • Expect questions on issue creation from assessment responses.
  • Tie answers to the IRM data model shared with Risk and Compliance.

Key terms for this exam

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Frequently asked questions

How much does the CIS-TPRM exam cost?

ServiceNow sets exam voucher pricing in ServiceNow University and it can differ by region and by whether you hold a subscription or partner/customer entitlement; check the current price there before booking. Retakes cost less than a first attempt.

How do I keep CIS-TPRM active?

Keep it current with each ServiceNow family release by completing the maintenance (delta) requirement ServiceNow publishes within its window; otherwise the certification lapses.

Do I need CIS-RC first?

Not necessarily, but TPRM shares the IRM data model, so Risk and Compliance knowledge helps.

Who uses TPRM?

Organizations with regulatory vendor oversight requirements, such as financial services and healthcare.

What is required before the exam?

CSA plus the required TPRM implementation training in ServiceNow University.

Official page: www.servicenow.com. Reviewed November 2026. Vendors change fees and objectives, so confirm with the vendor before you book. Spot something out of date? Tell us.