EXAM PREPARATION FOR DISCIPLINED AGILE SCRUM MASTER (DASM)

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This course is offered exclusively as In-House or Virtual, with no public sessions currently available – please contact us for inquiries.

COURSE OVERVIEW

This practical and immersive course prepares professionals for the Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) certification, equipping participants with the foundational agile and Disciplined Agile knowledge needed to guide teams in choosing and evolving their Way of Working (WoW). Aligned with the Disciplined Agile toolkit and the DASM certification framework, this course covers core Scrum practices, Kanban fundamentals, lean thinking, and the unique DA toolkit of process decision points that enable teams to select the best-fit practices for their specific context. Through structured instruction, DA toolkit application exercises, team simulation activities, practice questions, and a comprehensive exam debrief, this course ensures participants are fully prepared to pass the DASM exam and immediately contribute as capable, context-aware agile team facilitators in any organizational environment.

COURSE OBJECTIVES

By attending this course, participants will be able to:

Explain the Disciplined Agile mindset, philosophy, and principles and describe how DA extends and contextualizes agile frameworks including Scrum, Kanban, Lean, and SAFe.
Apply the full Scrum framework including roles, artifacts, and ceremonies, and understand how DA extends Scrum with additional process goals and contextual practice options.
Apply Kanban principles, visualize workflow, manage WIP limits, and use pull systems to improve team flow and delivery predictability.
Navigate the Disciplined Agile toolkit to identify context-appropriate practices and make process decisions across the DA process goal diagram.
Apply lean thinking principles to eliminate waste, improve flow, and build a culture of continuous improvement within agile teams.
Facilitate agile ceremonies, coach team members, manage impediments, and create a collaborative, high-performing team environment.
Select and tailor agile practices based on project context, team size, organizational culture, and delivery constraints using the Choose Your WoW approach.
Apply DASM exam tips and key DA concepts to answer scenario-based questions accurately and pass the exam with confidence.

EXAM PREPARATION FOR DISCIPLINED AGILE SCRUM MASTER (DASM) — course overview

TARGET COMPETENCIES

Disciplined Agile Foundations and Mindset
Scrum Framework Mastery
Kanban and Flow Management
DA Toolkit and Choose Your WoW
Lean and Continuous Improvement Thinking
Agile Team Facilitation and Coaching
Context-Sensitive Agile Practice Selection
Exam Strategy and Readiness

This course is designed for professionals who are new to agile or who have some agile experience and wish to expand their practice with the Disciplined Agile toolkit. It is the ideal entry point for those pursuing the DASM certification, which is unique among PMI credentials in requiring no prior project experience for eligibility. It is particularly suited for team members, aspiring scrum masters, agile coaches in training, junior project managers, and anyone interested in facilitating agile teams using a flexible, context-sensitive approach. Professionals who have been working in Scrum environments and wish to expand beyond a single-framework approach to embrace the broader Disciplined Agile toolkit will find the content directly applicable. Business analysts, product owners, and team leads transitioning to agile delivery models are also strongly encouraged to attend. No prior agile certification or experience is required, making this course the ideal starting point for any professional entering the agile space.

This course is delivered through instructor-led sessions, DA toolkit exploration exercises, Scrum and Kanban simulation activities, practice questions, mind map reviews, keyword and definition drills, and a full exam debrief, ensuring participants are fully prepared for both the DASM examination and real-world agile team facilitation.

Module 1: Agile and Disciplined Agile Foundations

DASM certification overview: exam format (50 questions, 90 minutes, online non-proctored), eligibility, registration, and exam day guidance
History and evolution of agile: from the Agile Manifesto to the Disciplined Agile toolkit
DA mindset: core principles, values, and the promise of DA as a context-sensitive agile approach
Overview of the Disciplined Agile toolkit: process goals, decision points, and the Choose Your WoW philosophy
Relationships among DA and other agile frameworks: Scrum, Kanban, SAFe, LeSS, and the broader agile landscape

Module 2: Scrum Framework in Depth

Scrum values, roles, and responsibilities: Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Development Team
Scrum artifacts: Product Backlog, Sprint Backlog, and Increment — creation, refinement, and management
Scrum ceremonies: Sprint Planning, Daily Scrum, Sprint Review, Sprint Retrospective, and Backlog Refinement
User stories, acceptance criteria, Definition of Done, and Definition of Ready in Scrum delivery
Scrum in the DA context: how DA extends Scrum with additional process goals and contextual options

Module 3: Kanban and Flow-Based Delivery

Kanban principles and practices: visualizing work, limiting WIP, managing flow, and making policies explicit
Building and managing a Kanban board: columns, swim lanes, WIP limits, and blocker management
Metrics for flow: cycle time, lead time, throughput, cumulative flow diagrams, and aging charts
Kanban in DA: applying Kanban practices within the DA toolkit and combining with Scrum in hybrid team contexts
Practice questions covering Kanban and flow-based delivery with answer explanations and keyword review

Module 4: The DA Toolkit and Choose Your WoW

Navigating the DA process goals: Inception, Construction, Transition, and ongoing team coordination activities
Understanding DA process decision points: applying the toolkit to choose appropriate practices for team context
Lean thinking fundamentals: the seven wastes, value stream mapping, pull systems, and continuous flow
Scaling considerations: when and how to scale agile using DA guidance for larger and more complex team environments
Practice questions covering the DA toolkit with full explanations and mind map review

Module 5: Team Facilitation and Exam Readiness

Servant leadership in agile: coaching, mentoring, facilitating, and removing impediments as a Scrum Master or DA team leader
Building high-performing agile teams: psychological safety, self-organization, cross-functionality, and team agreements
Managing conflict, impediments, and organizational challenges in agile environments
Very important DA keywords, definitions, and high-frequency scenario questions with full explanations
Full exam simulation debrief, exam day strategy, time management techniques, and personalized study guidance