Disciplined Agile® Coach (DAC) Certification

• Educational Background: There are no specific educational requirements for this course. 

• Language Proficiency: Learners should have a good command of English, as all course materials, assessments, and discussions are conducted in English.   

• Interest in Business Management: This course is ideal for individuals with a keen interest in building business management knowledge and pursuing further Agile qualifications. 

• Master Agile Coaching Techniques: Develop the ability to guide teams and organisations in implementing customised agile strategies for improved outcomes. 

• Drive Organisational Agility: Learn to navigate complex business environments and promote agility to meet evolving organisational needs and goals effectively. 

• Facilitate High-Performing Teams: Enhance team collaboration, productivity, and alignment with organisational objectives using tailored Disciplined Agile® practices. 

• Implement Tailored Agile Solutions: Gain the skills to assess organisational challenges and deliver agile solutions aligned with unique business contexts and priorities. 

This course is ideal for professionals seeking to enhance their agile coaching skills and drive meaningful organisational transformations:

• Agile Coaches
• Scrum Masters
• Project Managers
• Team Leaders
• Product Owners
• Business Analysts
• Change Managers 

Module 1: Disciplined Agile Coach 

• Describe the DA Coach and How It Fits into the Certification Journey 

• Explain Why DA Coaching Is Important and How It Is More Effective than Regular Agile Coaching 

• Explain How the DA Toolkit Supports Coaching 

• Describe the Different Process Goals 
   

Module 2: Facilitate the DA Way 

• How to Plan and Facilitate Training, Events, and Ceremonies? 

• Identify, Plan, and Refine the Flow and Techniques the DA Way 

• Develop Ground-Rules and Facilitate Collaboration 
   

Module 3: Engage the Stakeholders 

• Identify When and How to Involve All Stakeholders 

• Analyse the Purpose and Context for the Transition to DA 

• Identify Training Needs and DA Gaps 

• Develop a Coaching Agreement and Build Confidence 

• Define Metrics and Other Approaches for a Successful Transition 

• Develop the Roadmap and Identify Sponsors for the Transition 

• Construct and Document Brainstorming Sessions Across the Enterprise 

• Explain, Market, and Promote the New Vision to Stakeholders 

• Explain Core Concepts and Change Management to Stakeholders 
   

Module 4: Communicate Continuously 

• Analyse Information in Gap Analysis 

• Construct and Verify Objectives that Support the Vision 

• Identify and Sequence the Initial Initiatives 

• Explain Impacts to Stakeholders Throughout the Process 

• Demonstrate Support for the Organisation in Communicating and Making the Change Process Visible 

• Identify the Key Components of a Successful Community of Practice 
   

Module 5: Mentorship and Leadership 

• Develop Mentorships at Individual Levels Up and Downstream 

• Demonstrate Different Methods to Seek DA Solutions 

• Apply Team Building Skills and Knowledge 

• Utilise and Apply Emotional Intelligence Skills and Principles 

• Apply Team Building Skills and Knowledge 

• Model the Continuous Improvement of Communication Skills 

• Apply Psychological Safety and the Creation of an Open and Safe Environment 

• Apply Negotiation, Problem Solving, and Decision-Making Skills 

• Demonstrate Active Listening 

• Model and Encourage Collaboration 
   

Module 6: Guided Transition and Continuous Improvement 

• Apply Various Methods, Practices, and Techniques to a Situation 

• Construct, Introduce, Facilitate, and Review Actions/Experiments to the Organisation Using Systems Thinking 

• Identify Initiatives for Visible Continuous Improvement 

• Define Success Criteria, Set, and Manage Expectations 

• Identify Short Term Wins to Determine Early Successes 

• Identify Training Needs 

• Facilitate Organisational Re-design and Develop Formal Paths for Change 
   

Module 7: Coaching, Consulting, Counselling, and Lean Leadership 

• Identify Issues and Explore 'Why' with the Working Group 

• Demonstrate an Understanding of Personal Emotional Regulation and Presence 

• Demonstrate Listening, Questioning, Flexibility, and Continuously Adapt to Situations 

• Plan Goals with Individuals, Teams, and the Organisation 

• Develop, Integrate, and Tailor Frameworks and Toolkits 

• Explain to the Client Areas of Improvement and Benefits of Solutions 

• Define the Appropriate Measurement and Tracking Systems 

• Identify Ways to Create and Cultivate a Psychologically Safe Environment 

• Explain How to Nurture the Motivation People 

• Explain the Practice of Mission Command 

• Model Methods for a Middle-Up-Down Management Approach 
   

Module 8: Training and Development 

• Develop an Environment for Continuous Learning 

• Develop Formal Learning Outcomes 

• Utilise Different Content Delivery Mechanisms 

• Identify and Socialise Sources of Information 
   

Module 9: Thought Leadership 

• Relate How the DA Toolkit Relates to Other Practices 

• Take Part in Communities of Practice 

• Identify Ways that Challenge the DA Program to Always Improve 

• Apply DA Value for the Benefit of the Community