Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC)
Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC)
Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC)
The Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam has been developed to assess the Disciplined Agile® knowledge and experience for the senior level. The DAC certification evaluates the candidate's skills to assist organizations to achieve true agility by coaching teams across the enterprise by applying Disciplined Agile and choosing their best way of working.
Knowledge Gained
- Develop understanding to align teams with organizational strategies and goals to enable agile transformation.
- Develop skills to facilitate culture change and transformation within and across teams.
- Ability to coach disparate teams and groups of teams, often with different priorities and preferred WoWs
- Ability to identify the most suitable way to work and learn together given the situation they currently face.
- Learn to collaborate with, and work as an active member of, your organization’s transformation team.
- Master the Disciplined Agile tool kit and thereby accelerate process improvement by leveraging proven practices and strategies in context.
Course Outline
The Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) Exam covers the following topics -
- Domain 1 - Understand the Disciplined Agile Coach Concepts (8.3%)
- Domain 2 - Understand the Facilitate the DA way (6.7%)
- Domain 3 - Develop skills to Engage the Stakeholders (15%)
- Domain 4 - Overview of Communicate Continuously (10%)
- Domain 5 - Overview of Mentorship and Leadership (16.7%)
- Domain 6 - Overview of Guided Transition and Continuous Improvement (11.7%)
- Domain 7 - Overview of Coaching, Consulting, Counseling, and Lean Leadership (18.3%)
- Domain 8 - Overview of Training and Development (6.7%)
- Domain 9 - Overview of Thought Leadership (6.7%)
Exam Format and Information
| Exam Name Disciplined Agile Coach | Exam Code DAC |
| Exam Duration 120 mins (Total 150 mins) | Exam Format Multiple Choice and Multi-Response Questions |
| Exam Type Senior | Number of Questions 60 Questions |
| Eligibility/Pre-Requisite NIL | Exam Status Live |
| Exam Language English | Pass Score 70% and above |
Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) FAQs
How can I retake the Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam?
- All the candidates are provided three exam attempts within a 12-month exam eligibility period.
- There will be a 45-day waiting period in the event of three unsuccessful exam attempts within a 12-month exam eligibility period.
- After the 45-day waiting period, candidates are provided with a new set of three exam attempts within a 12-month exam eligibility period.
What is the eligibility for the Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam?
To be eligible for the Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) certification exam, you need three years of agile experience and the Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM)
How many times can I take the DAC Exam?
Candidates are granted a 1-year eligibility period in which they have to pass the DAC examination. During the eligibility period, candidates may take the exam up to three times.
What are the prerequisites for the Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam?
The candidates are required to complete the instructor-led two-day DAC course offered virtually by a PMI Authorized Training Provider (ATP). Upon completion of the course, candidates may submit an application for the certification exam.
What are the topics covered in the Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam?
The Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam covers the following topics -
1. The Disciplined Agile Coach - 8.3%
2. Facilitate the DA Way - 6.7%
3. Engage the Stakeholders - 15%
4. Communicate Continuously - 10%
5. Mentorship and Leadership - 16.7%
6. Guided Transition and Continuous Improvement - 11.7%
7. Coaching, Consulting, Counseling, and Lean Leadership - 18.3%
8. Training and Development - 6.7%
9. Thought Leadership - 6.7%
Who should take the Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam?
The Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam is suitable for agile team leads, agile coaches, and experienced agilists who want to coach in Disciplined Agile.
What is the Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam?
The Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) exam has been developed to assess the Disciplined Agile® knowledge and experience for the senior level. The DAC certification evaluates the candidate's skills to assist organizations to achieve true agility by coaching teams across the enterprise by applying Disciplined Agile and choosing their best way of working.