Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF) Course
What is PMI-ACP?
The Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF) course introduces participants to the principles, mindset, and toolkit of Disciplined Agile (DA), enabling them to understand and apply the concept of choosing the most effective Way of Working (WoW) for their unique context. The course covers Agile and Lean fundamentals, explores DA’s process decision framework, and demonstrates how teams can tailor practices to achieve better business outcomes.
Designed to go beyond traditional Agile frameworks such as Scrum and SAFe, this course emphasizes business agility, continuous improvement, and pragmatic decision-making. Participants gain the knowledge and confidence needed to apply Disciplined Agile principles across a variety of teams, projects, and organizational environments.
What’s in It for You?
About Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF)
- Gain a comprehensive understanding of the Disciplined Agile mindset, principles, and toolkit.
- Learn Agile, Lean, and hybrid approaches and their practical application in different environments.
- Understand how to select the most effective Way of Working (WoW) based on team and organizational needs.
- Explore the DA process decision framework for making flexible, context-driven decisions.
- Foster a culture of continuous learning, adaptation, and improvement.
- Develop an understanding of business agility across teams and enterprise structures.
- Learn how to tailor Agile practices to meet specific project and organizational requirements.
- Discover practical guidance that extends beyond Scrum, Kanban, and SAFe.
- Build expertise in disciplined, goal-driven Agile delivery approaches.
- Prepare for the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) certification and real-world application of DA principles.
Learning Objectives
Disciplined Agile Overview
Understand the Lean-Agile foundation of Disciplined Agile and how its decision-making framework supports flexible, context-driven Ways of Working (WoW).
Navigating the DA Knowledge Base
Learn how to use the DA Browser and microsite to access goal diagrams, practices, and decision trees that support effective process decision-making.
Diagnosing Team Challenges
Utilize tools such as the DA Team Canvas to identify workflow challenges and develop targeted improvement strategies for Agile teams.
Applying the Value Acceleration Process
Leverage DA’s three-step Value Acceleration Process to identify, prioritize, and implement meaningful team improvements through Quick Starts.
Enhancement Team Scenario
Explore how Disciplined Agile principles can be applied within feature-focused teams to design and implement a fit-for-purpose Way of Working.
Maintenance Team Scenario
Learn how to tailor DA guidance for operational and support teams while balancing agility, reliability, and system stability.
Disciplined Agile Beyond IT
Discover how Disciplined Agile practices can be extended beyond IT to support organizational agility across business functions and cross-functional teams.
Disciplined Agile® Foundations (DAF) – Certification Exam Process
The Disciplined Agile Foundations course provides a solid understanding of the Disciplined Agile toolkit and modern Agile ways of working. Upon successful completion of the training, participants are eligible to pursue the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) certification through PMI.
Exam Overview
- Clarification: Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM)
- Exam Format: Online, multiple-choice examination
- Number of Questions: 50
- Exam Duration: 120 minutes
- Delivery Method: Online, non-proctored
- Passing Score: Determined by PMI using psychometric analysis and not publicly disclosed
- Exam Language: English
Eligibility Requirements
To take the DASM certification exam, candidates must:
- Successfully complete an authorized Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF) or Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) training course.
- Receive exam access and instructions from PMI upon completion of the authorized training program.
Price: 20,000 INR + 18% GST
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