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Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF) Course

Disciplined Agile® Foundations Certification Training

Enroll in Disciplined Agile training to refine your team’s Way of Working (WoW)

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Disciplined Agile Foundations Course Overview

The Disciplined Agile® Foundation Course by Simpliaxis is an entry-level, PMI-authorized training designed to build a strong understanding of the Disciplined Agile mindset and toolkit. Whether you’re working in Agile, Lean, hybrid, or traditional environments, this course enables you to customize your team’s Way of Working (WoW) with guidance tailored to your team and business context.

Unlike prescriptive Agile methods like Scrum or SAFe, Disciplined Agile Training promotes context-sensitive decision-making, helping you apply Lean, Agile, and traditional approaches based on real-world needs.

Through a structured curriculum, practical examples, and expert-led sessions, participants will:

Understand core DA principles and mindset
Learn to apply the DA Browser, Team Canvas, and Quick Starts
Explore real-life use cases through Disciplined Agile for project managers
Build a practical backlog of team agility improvement strategies

This online PMI Disciplined Agile course is ideal for professionals seeking to master agile project management beyond conventional frameworks.

Skills Covered Through Disciplined Agile Foundations Course

Disciplined Agile Toolkit & mindset for decision-based agility
Tailoring the right Way of Working (WoW)
Using the DA Knowledge Base & Browser effectively
Workflow optimization using Value Stream Thinking
Context-aware Agile methods for software and support teams
Applying Agile and Lean principles in real-world settings
Agile framework alternatives beyond Scrum

Collaborative problem-solving with practical Disciplined Agile examples

Disciplined Agile® Foundations Certification Training Training Highlights

Disciplined Agile Foundations Certification Training Features

Disciplined Agile Foundation training by PMI-Authorized Training Partner (ATPs)

8 PDUs under PMI’s “Ways of Working” category

8 Hours of Engaging, Practical DA Certification Training

Curriculum Designed by Disciplined Agile and Lean Experts

Hands-on Learning with DA Team Canvas and Real-World Scenarios

DA Browser Access Included for Context-Sensitive Guidance

3-Step Value Acceleration Process with Guided Practice

Immediate Application Skills to Improve Team Workflows

Complete Learning Support with Expert Q&A and Assistance

Doubt Clearing Session Follows Workshop

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Understand how DA combines Agile, Scrum, Lean, and Kanban into a flexible hybrid framework.
Use the DA Decision Tree to assess options and make informed workflow choices.
Explore techniques for optimizing value streams and enhancing delivery flow.
Apply tools like the DA Team Canvas to identify and act on areas of improvement of your team.
Discover the ways to transform your team’s WoW using DA’s structured guidance.

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Individual & Organizational Benefits

Individual

Gain a globally recognized credential through the DAF course, designed to support your Agile career path
Develop leadership skills in Agile project management using Disciplined Agile principles
Build a strong understanding of the DA foundations, enabling informed and context-sensitive decisions
Enhance your versatility beyond frameworks like Scrum by applying guidance from the Disciplined Agile toolkit
Strengthen your Agile mindset with a structured, decision-based approach to improve team effectiveness

Organizational

Tailor Agile practices across diverse domains using the flexibility of the Disciplined Agile framework
Foster innovation through team-level experimentation guided by the DA toolkit
Improve project delivery, adaptability, and time-to-value through structured use of DA foundations
Standardize process decisions organization-wide with context-aware practices taught in the DAF course

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Who usually attend Disciplined Agile® Foundations Certification Training Training

Project Managers
Scrum Masters
Agile Coaches
Team Leads
Product Owners
Delivery Managers
PMO members
Change Agents
IT Managers
Professionals interested in Agile certification with lifetime access to learning material

Prerequisites for Disciplined Agile® Foundations Certification Training certification training

Prerequisites and Eligibility

Prerequisites for Discipline Agile Foundation certification training

There are no standard prerequisites for a disciplined Agile foundation training program. This training is suitable for anyone working in Agile, hybrid, or traditional environments and wants to improve their understanding of scalable Agile frameworks.

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Process To Achieve Disciplined Agile® Foundations Certification Training Certification

Steps to Get Discipline Agile Foundation Certification with Simpliaxis

Register: Enroll in a Disciplined Agile Foundations course by a PMI-approved training partner like Simpliaxis.
Learn: Attend and complete the full 8-hour DAF training
Gain Skills: Gain necessary skills in agile foundation and DA knowledge base
Certificate: Receive certificate of completion for Disciplined Agile Foundations

Curriculum

Introduction to Disciplined Agile

Topic:
Understanding the DA mindset and how it enables teams to define their Way of Working (WoW).

Key Learnings:

How DA differs from Scrum/SAFe
Three core DA principles
Benefits of tailoring WoW
Integrating Lean and Agile into DA
Continuous improvement focus

Covering the DA Knowledge Base

Topic:
Uses of the DA Browser and microsite for tailored team guidance.

Key Learnings:

Navigating DA Browser for practice options
Types of guidance for different contexts
Using goal diagrams for decisions
Informed decision-making through DA practices
Scenario-based improvements via microsite

Identifying and Addressing Team Challenges

Topic:
Uses of DA Team Canvas to analyze and improve team performance.

Key Learnings:

Key evaluation areas via DA Team Canvas
Identifying bottlenecks and root causes
Aligning team goals with DA strategy
Context-driven resolution approaches
Building an improvement backlog

Accelerating Value Delivery

Topic:
Using DA’s Value Acceleration Process and Quick Starts for faster outcomes.

Key Learnings:

Three steps of Value Acceleration
Benefits of Quick Starts
Strategies for high-impact backlogs
Role of feedback loops in deliver
Applying value stream thinking

Practical Scenario: Enhancement Team

Topic:
Applying DA practices in a product enhancement context.

Key Learnings:

Diagnosing context with DA tools
Selecting delivery options via DA Browser
Throughput improvement strategies
Value Acceleration in action
Comparing WoW variations

Practical Scenario: Maintenance Team

Topic:
Customizing DA for support and maintenance workflows.

Key Learnings:

DA practices for maintenance teams
Comparing lifecycles using DA Browser
Tailoring WoW for stability and responsiveness
Managing ongoing support effectively
Improving uptime and resolution with DA

Applying DA in Complex and Cross-Functional Environments

Topic:
Scaling DA across large, cross-functional, and non-IT teams.

Key Learnings:

Scaling DA for enterprise use
Challenges in complex/non-IT teams
Building cross-departmental improvement plans
Supporting enterprise agility
Sustaining continuous improvement

COURSE Curriculum

Discipline Agile Foundation Training Curriculum

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Topic:
Understanding the DA mindset and how it enables teams to define their Way of Working (WoW).

Key Learnings:

How DA differs from Scrum/SAFe
Three core DA principles
Benefits of tailoring WoW
Integrating Lean and Agile into DA
Continuous improvement focus

Topic:
Uses of the DA Browser and microsite for tailored team guidance.

Key Learnings:

Navigating DA Browser for practice options
Types of guidance for different contexts
Using goal diagrams for decisions
Informed decision-making through DA practices
Scenario-based improvements via microsite

Topic:
Uses of DA Team Canvas to analyze and improve team performance.

Key Learnings:

Key evaluation areas via DA Team Canvas
Identifying bottlenecks and root causes
Aligning team goals with DA strategy
Context-driven resolution approaches
Building an improvement backlog

Topic:
Using DA’s Value Acceleration Process and Quick Starts for faster outcomes.

Key Learnings:

Three steps of Value Acceleration
Benefits of Quick Starts
Strategies for high-impact backlogs
Role of feedback loops in deliver
Applying value stream thinking

Topic:
Applying DA practices in a product enhancement context.

Key Learnings:

Diagnosing context with DA tools
Selecting delivery options via DA Browser
Throughput improvement strategies
Value Acceleration in action
Comparing WoW variations

Topic:
Customizing DA for support and maintenance workflows.

Key Learnings:

DA practices for maintenance teams
Comparing lifecycles using DA Browser
Tailoring WoW for stability and responsiveness
Managing ongoing support effectively
Improving uptime and resolution with DA

Topic:
Scaling DA across large, cross-functional, and non-IT teams.

Key Learnings:

Scaling DA for enterprise use
Challenges in complex/non-IT teams
Building cross-departmental improvement plans
Supporting enterprise agility
Sustaining continuous improvement

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What you will learn in this Disciplined Agile® Foundations Certification Training workshop

Learning Objectives

Disciplined Agile Overview:

Understand DA’s lean-agile foundation and how its decision-making framework supports flexible, context-driven Ways of Working (WoW).

DA Knowledge Base Navigation:

Learn to use the DA Browser and microsite to access goal diagrams, practices, and decision trees that guide effective process choices.

Team Challenge Diagnosis:

Use tools like the DA Team Canvas to identify workflow issues and develop targeted improvement strategies for Agile teams.

Value Acceleration Process:

Apply DA’s 3-step Value Acceleration Process to plan, prioritize, and execute team improvements using Quick Starts.

Enhancement Team Scenario:

Explore how DA principles are applied in a feature-focused team to design a fit-for-purpose Way of Working.

Maintenance Team Scenario:

Understand how to tailor DA guidance for operational and support teams by balancing agility with system stability.

DA Beyond IT:

Learn how to scale DA practices across non-IT functions and complex, cross-functional teams for broader organizational agility.

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Aakash Srinivasan, CST
Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)
Aakash Srinivasan is an experienced Agile transformation leader and a co-founder of SimpliAxis Inc., an Agile training and coaching service company (www.simpliaxis.com) based in Seattle, Washington.
Experience: 15+ Years
Michel Goldenberg, CST
Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM®)...
Michel Started working with Agile in 2001 when he first used eXtreme Programming as a team member in a very complex project in Brazil, since that project Michel decided to focus his career in coaching and training in Agile. Some people like to call him a nomad because he is always working world wide and moving from country to country to always find the most challenging market so he can always improve in Agile by helping people learn and apply it. During his journey Michel became Certified Scrum Trainer (2009), a TAC member (2017) and Path to CSP educator (2019), and now his main focus is to deliver Certified Training under Scrum Alliance brand.
Experience: 21+ Years
Raj Kasturi, CST
CSM
Raj is an experienced Scrum Trainer, Scrum Master, Agile Coach helping organizations transition to Scrum
Experience: 28+ Years
Abid Quereshi, CST
Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM®)...
"Learn Scrum and Agile Software Development from an actual software developer. Abid has been developing real software products for over 26 years, from inception to design, coding, testing and maintaining legacy systems. Abid holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering. As a professional teacher and engineer you an count on an experience which is both immersive and relevant to todays workplace challenges."
Experience: 25+ Years
Vivek Angiras, CST
Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)...
Vivek Angiras is an Agile coach and trainer. He is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) who started his career in scientific research more than a decade ago. Vivek is a co-founder of SimpliAxis Inc.
Experience: 15+ Years
Bill Li
CSM, CSPO and A-CSM
Bill Li, CST (Certified Scrum Trainer) and Agile Coach, based out in Shanghai & Vancouver, and active in China, Asia and Canada, Managing Principal of UPerform Consulting Group. With over 25 years of cross-functional experiences in IT and consulting sectors, Bill is among the pioneers who promoted Scrum and Agile since 2007 in Asia, and is active contributor and speaker at agile community, including major Scrum and Agile conferences. Bill enjoys developing people and organizations through high quality Scrum and Agile training, coaching and consulting services. His passion lies in helping clients’ product development organizations and teams to become more effective, having less waste and fewer impediments in their processes, less pressure, higher enjoyment, and producing better product and services, in an open, transparent, creative, and self-organized environment. Bill translated Agile Project Management with Scrum by Ken Schwaber into simplified Chinese and published it in 2007. He also co-translated Ken's next book on Scrum & Enterprise and Mike Cohn’s User Stories Applied, together with other 2 titles in Project Management area. Bill is MBA from Schulich School of Business, York University, and Bachelor of Engineering from South China University of Technology. He lives in Shanghai, China and seasonally in North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
Experience: 23+ Years

Aakash Srinivasan, CST
Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)
15+ Years of experience
Aakash Srinivasan is an experienced Agile transformation leader and a co-founder of SimpliAxis Inc., an Agile training and coaching service company (www.simpliaxis.com) based in Seattle, Washington.
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Michel Goldenberg, CST
Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM®)
21+ Years of experience
Michel Started working with Agile in 2001 when he first used eXtreme Programming as a team member in a very complex project in Brazil, since that project Michel decided to focus his career in coaching and training in Agile. Some people like to call him a nomad because he is always working world wide and moving from country to country to always find the most challenging market so he can always improve in Agile by helping people learn and apply it. During his journey Michel became Certified Scrum Trainer (2009), a TAC member (2017) and Path to CSP educator (2019), and now his main focus is to deliver Certified Training under Scrum Alliance brand.
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Raj Kasturi, CST
CSM
28+ Years of experience
Raj is an experienced Scrum Trainer, Scrum Master, Agile Coach helping organizations transition to Scrum
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Abid Quereshi, CST
Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Advanced Certified Scrum Master (ACSM®)
25+ Years of experience
"Learn Scrum and Agile Software Development from an actual software developer. Abid has been developing real software products for over 26 years, from inception to design, coding, testing and maintaining legacy systems. Abid holds a Bachelor's degree in Education and a Bachelor's degree in Mechatronics Engineering. As a professional teacher and engineer you an count on an experience which is both immersive and relevant to todays workplace challenges."
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Vivek Angiras, CST
Certified Scrum Master (CSM®), Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO®)
15+ Years of experience
Vivek Angiras is an Agile coach and trainer. He is a Certified Scrum Trainer (CST) who started his career in scientific research more than a decade ago. Vivek is a co-founder of SimpliAxis Inc.
Linkedin Profile
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Bill Li
CSM, CSPO and A-CSM
23+ Years of experience
Bill Li, CST (Certified Scrum Trainer) and Agile Coach, based out in Shanghai & Vancouver, and active in China, Asia and Canada, Managing Principal of UPerform Consulting Group. With over 25 years of cross-functional experiences in IT and consulting sectors, Bill is among the pioneers who promoted Scrum and Agile since 2007 in Asia, and is active contributor and speaker at agile community, including major Scrum and Agile conferences. Bill enjoys developing people and organizations through high quality Scrum and Agile training, coaching and consulting services. His passion lies in helping clients’ product development organizations and teams to become more effective, having less waste and fewer impediments in their processes, less pressure, higher enjoyment, and producing better product and services, in an open, transparent, creative, and self-organized environment. Bill translated Agile Project Management with Scrum by Ken Schwaber into simplified Chinese and published it in 2007. He also co-translated Ken's next book on Scrum & Enterprise and Mike Cohn’s User Stories Applied, together with other 2 titles in Project Management area. Bill is MBA from Schulich School of Business, York University, and Bachelor of Engineering from South China University of Technology. He lives in Shanghai, China and seasonally in North Vancouver, BC, Canada.
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Is the Disciplined Agile Foundation course instructor-led or self-paced?

At Simpliaxis, we provide instructor-led online training for the Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF) course to encourage participants to learn with interactive sessions.

What is the duration of the course?

The course typically takes 8 hours to complete, delivered either in a single day or categorized into smaller sessions across multiple days.

Is this course suitable for beginners in Agile?

Yes. This course is suitable for both professionals who are new to Agile and for those looking to understand scalable, hybrid Agile frameworks using a guided approach.

Do I get any certificate after completing the course?

Yes. Participants receive a certificate of completion from Simpliaxis, PMI Authorized Training Partner (ATP).

Will I get access to course materials after the training?

Yes. All participants receive access to learning materials, reference guides, and tools like the DA Browser.

Is there a preferred currency for payment, especially for international students?

While we accept payments in various currencies, we recommend using the currency from where you want to attend the course.

Can payments be made online through your website, or do I need to visit a physical location?

Payments can be made conveniently through our secure online payment portal on our website. We do not require visiting a physical location for payment.

Do you offer any discounts or promotions for early payment?

Yes, we offer discounts and promotions for early payments or certain corporate Training. Keep an eye on our website or contact us to get exciting offers.

Can I pay for the course in installments, or is full payment required upfront?

You have the flexibility to pay for the course either in full upfront or in installments, depending on your preference. To know more details about it contact us.

Will I get a refund if I cancel my enrollment?

No, refund is not possible. You can reschedule your course. To know more about refunds, visit our Refund Policy.

Where will I get my payment receipt?

Upon successful completion of payment, you will receive a confirmation email of your payment along with payment invoices.

Is there any transaction or processing fee?

No, there is no transaction processing fee.

What cards do you accept?

We accept payments from VISA, Master, Maestro, AMEX, and Discover.

What payment options are available?

All types of payment methods are available. You can pay Online through Credit Cards, Debit Cards and Net Banking, Direct Bank Transfer/Wire Transfer/Wallet to our account and many more.Other payment options available are stripe, Splitit, PayPal for US & CA regions.

What if I miss a class? Are there any money back options?

No, you won't get your money back. But, as per your convenience, we can reschedule your training without any extra charges.

If I want to know more about Training, whom should I connect with?

If you want to know more about the course you can connect us in mail hello@simpliaxis.com or you can call us.

Is there any option to complete the Training in the native language if a participant chooses to?

English is the preferred language for training delivery. For corporate Training, any language other than English will have to be requested as a custom service. However, this will be subject to additional costs and the availability of a native language trainer. Please note that only official languages will be considered for this request.

Can I receive personalized Training at my convenience?

Yes, we’ll be posting multiple schedules every week for all the courses. Based on your convenience, you can select the training schedule. Also, we’ve E-Learning programs for popular courses, you can enroll and watch the training modules whenever you want.

Where do I find the upcoming schedules of my course?

Select the course of your interest from the website and view all the upcoming workshop schedules. You can select your course from the website https://www.simpliaxis.com/

After enrollment, can I change the date of my training class?

Yes, you can change the date, but you have to inform it 3-4 days before the Scheduled date.

Do I get any certificate upon completion of the course?

Yes, you will receive a certificate after successful completion of the training course.

How do I enroll in the training course?

Choose the course of your interest, schedule it at your convenience from our upcoming schedule list, and register for the training by submitting your details. Proceed to make a payment and you will receive a confirmation email of your course enrolment. Or you can connect our career advisors to consult & choose your course.

What are the different courses offered by Simpliaxis?

At Simpliaxis we provide training for courses of all the in-demand technologies. One can choose a course from Project Management, Agile, IT, DevOps, Business, IT Service Management, Quality Management, etc based on their choice of interest. To know more, please visit https://www.simpliaxis.com/

What are the different modes of Training available for Simpliaxis courses?

We provide different modes of Training: virtual Online Training, Live Virtual Training, Corporate Training & also E-learning.

Do you offer online Training?

Yes, For every course, online Training is available.

Do you offer corporate Training?

Yes, we do provide corporate Training. We customize Training based on our clients' needs.

Who are the instructors of my course?

All our trainers are highly qualified and certified, having numerous years of experience in the training industry. You can choose your instructors for your course.

Is there any discount available for the Simpliaxis courses?

Yes, we do provide discounts on multiple courses. Please visit the schedules page to view the available discounts.

Whom do I contact if I have more queries regarding my course?

You can reach out to our experienced career counselor
or email us on support@simpliaxis.com
or contact any of our phone numbers
or you can chat with us anytime
or visit our contact us page https://www.simpliaxis.com/contact-us

Are your courses affordable?

Yes, course fees for all technologies are affordable. Along with that, we do provide discounts on various courses.

Why should I choose Simpliaxis?

Simpliaxis offers personalized corporate training programs designed for enterprise teams seeking to refine their employees' skills in various job processes or roles, whether through in-person sessions or live virtual instruction. Led by our skilled and certified trainers, these certification programs not only elevate learning curves but also empower teams to effectively apply their newfound skills to meet industry benchmarks. With over 40 certification programs available, the impact is profound, evident in a remarkable 45% improvement in employee retention rates. On average, there's been a notable 30% enhancement in both work satisfaction and capabilities, showcasing the tangible benefits of our training initiatives.

What is the object of Simpliaxis?

To provide high-quality training and help our professional participants & clients to build a high-performing workforce.

How much discount will I get if I enroll for the Training?

It totally depends upon the course. Please check our website regularly for new offers and discounts throughout the year. You can also chat with one of our career consultants to see if any discounts are available.

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