16 Topics
5 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
- Project managers
- Team leads
- Business analysts
- IT professionals
- Developers
- QA testers
- Product owners
- Aspiring Scrum Masters
- Managers and executives
- Anyone interested in agile methodologies
Session Objectives
- Understand the foundational principles of Disciplined Agile.
- Learn the core concepts of Scrum and how they fit into the DA toolkit.
- Explore a variety of agile and lean techniques and how to apply them.
- Make informed, context-driven decisions about a team's way of working.
- Understand the DASM mindset, principles, and promises.
- Facilitate a team's process improvement journey.
- Learn to lead an agile team and create a psychological safe environment.
- Gain expertise in using the DA toolkit to solve common challenges.
- Prepare thoroughly for the DASM certification assessment.
About the Course
In today's complex and diverse work environments, a one-size-fits-all approach to agility is no longer sufficient. The Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) certification is designed for professionals who need the flexibility to choose their agile path, not just follow a single framework. This comprehensive training program provides you with the foundational knowledge of agile and lean principles, combined with the practical skills to apply the Disciplined Agile (DA) toolkit. You'll learn how to combine strategies from various agile methods to find the best way of working for your team and organization.
This 10-day immersive course moves beyond the theoretical, offering a pragmatic approach to team-level agility. You will explore a wide range of agile practices and learn how to make intelligent, context-sensitive decisions for your projects. From understanding core Scrum to incorporating concepts from Lean, Kanban, and more, you will emerge with a holistic and adaptable mindset. By the end of this program, you will not only be prepared for the DASM exam but also be equipped to guide your team in optimizing its processes for maximum efficiency and effectiveness.
Curriculum & Topics
16 Topics | 5 Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
A review of the Agile Manifesto and its principles.
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Subtopic 1.2:
The Scrum framework: roles, artifacts, and events.
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Subtopic 1.3:
The importance of iterative and incremental development.
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Subtopic 1.4:
How Scrum and DA are complementary.
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Subtopic 1.5:
The Scrum values and their role in team culture.
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Subtopic 2.1:
The history and origins of Disciplined Agile.
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Subtopic 2.2:
The DA mindset: people-first, context-driven, and pragmatic.
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Subtopic 2.3:
DA Principles: Embrace change, Delight customers, Be awesome.
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Subtopic 2.4:
The DA Promises: Create value, Be proactive, Have fun.
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Subtopic 2.5:
The DA toolkit and its flexible nature.
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Subtopic 3.1:
The DASM as a team leader and a change agent.
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Subtopic 3.2:
Guiding a team to choose its own way of working.
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Subtopic 3.3:
Distinguishing between the DASM and other agile roles.
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Subtopic 3.4:
The DASM's role in governance and enterprise alignment.
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Subtopic 3.5:
How to use the DA toolkit to improve team practices.
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Subtopic 4.1:
The importance of pragmatism over purity.
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Subtopic 4.2:
How to be an enterprise aware team member.
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Subtopic 4.3:
The value of continuous improvement.
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Subtopic 4.4:
The power of choice and a flexible approach.
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Subtopic 4.5:
Being an awesome team member.
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Subtopic 5.1:
An overview of the DA process goals.
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Subtopic 5.2:
Exploring the DA tool kit's process diagrams.
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Subtopic 5.3:
How to navigate the options within the tool kit.
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Subtopic 5.4:
The importance of tailoring a process to your context.
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Subtopic 5.5:
Using the toolkit for continuous process improvement.
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Subtopic 6.1:
Forming a new team and identifying team members.
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Subtopic 6.2:
Initializing the project with stakeholders.
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Subtopic 6.3:
Defining the team's initial way of working.
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Subtopic 6.4:
Establishing the Definition of Done.
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Subtopic 6.5:
Setting up the team's physical and digital environment.
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Subtopic 7.1:
The differences between the Scrum and Lean lifecycles.
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Subtopic 7.2:
The Exploratory and Continuous Delivery lifecycles.
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Subtopic 7.3:
Choosing the right lifecycle for your project.
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Subtopic 7.4:
The importance of process tailoring.
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Subtopic 7.5:
When to switch from one lifecycle to another.
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Subtopic 8.1:
The DA team's typical sprint-based workflow.
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Subtopic 8.2:
The various stages of the Scrum-based lifecycle.
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Subtopic 8.3:
How to optimize the backlog for a DA team.
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Subtopic 8.4:
The role of the DASM in facilitating this lifecycle.
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Subtopic 8.5:
Using the DA toolkit to tailor the lifecycle.
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Subtopic 9.1:
The principles of Lean and how they apply to agile teams.
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Subtopic 9.2:
The DA team's continuous flow-based workflow.
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Subtopic 9.3:
Understanding work-in-progress (WIP) limits.
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Subtopic 9.4:
How to optimize a flow-based system.
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Subtopic 9.5:
The DASM's role in facilitating this lifecycle.
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Subtopic 10.1:
An introduction to the core concepts of DevOps.
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Subtopic 10.2:
The role of the DASM in promoting DevOps practices.
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Subtopic 10.3:
How DA supports a DevOps culture.
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Subtopic 10.4:
Integrating testing and operations into the team's workflow.
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Subtopic 10.5:
The importance of continuous integration and continuous delivery.
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Subtopic 11.1:
How DA teams fit into a larger enterprise.
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Subtopic 11.2:
The role of the DASM in enterprise awareness.
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Subtopic 11.3:
Understanding common governance practices.
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Subtopic 11.4:
How to provide transparency to stakeholders and management.
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Subtopic 11.5:
The importance of clear communication and reporting.
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Subtopic 12.1:
How to measure team performance in a DA context.
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Subtopic 12.2:
The use of objective and subjective metrics.
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Subtopic 12.3:
Understanding and using burn-down and burn-up charts.
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Subtopic 12.4:
The importance of leading indicators and lagging indicators.
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Subtopic 12.5:
Using metrics to drive continuous improvement.
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Subtopic 13.1:
Dealing with organizational resistance to change.
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Subtopic 13.2:
Handling external pressures and demands.
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Subtopic 13.3:
Managing distributed or remote teams.
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Subtopic 13.4:
The role of the DASM in a multi-team environment.
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Subtopic 13.5:
The importance of a supportive team culture.
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Subtopic 14.1:
Coaching the team to make better decisions.
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Subtopic 14.2:
Guiding the team in selecting their way of working.
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Subtopic 14.3:
The importance of creating a learning organization.
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Subtopic 14.4:
How to mentor team members on agile principles.
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Subtopic 14.5:
Developing your personal leadership style.
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Subtopic 15.1:
A comprehensive review of all key DASM topics.
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Subtopic 15.2:
Strategies for passing the DASM exam.
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Subtopic 15.3:
Practice questions and simulated exams.
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Subtopic 15.4:
Understanding the scoring and pass requirements.
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Subtopic 15.5:
Key takeaways and final review.
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Subtopic 16.1:
Creating a personal development plan as a DASM.
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Subtopic 16.2:
The importance of continuous learning.
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Subtopic 16.3:
The value of a professional network.
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Subtopic 16.4:
Exploring advanced DA certifications.
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Subtopic 16.5:
Building a career in agile leadership.
