DAC: PMI Disciplined Agile Coach

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DAC: PMI Disciplined Agile Coach

PMI DAC Exam Summary:

Exam Name	PMI Disciplined Agile Coach
Exam Code	DAC
Exam Fee Member	US$270.00
Exam Fee Non-member	US$340.00
Exam Duration	120 Minutes
Number of Questions	60
Passing Score	PASS or FAIL
Format	Multiple Choice Questions
Sample Questions	PMI Disciplined Agile Coach Exam Sample Questions and Answers
Practice Exam	PMI Disciplined Agile Coach (DAC) Practice Test

PMI Disciplined Agile Coach Syllabus Topics:

Topic	Details	Weights
The Disciplined Agile Coach	- Define and 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	8.3%
Facilitate the DA way	- Demonstrate 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	6.7%
Engage the Stakeholders	- Identify when and how to involve all stakeholders - Analyze 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	15%
Communicate Continuously	- Analyze 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 organization in communicating and making the change process visible - Identify the key components of a successful community of practice	10%
Mentorship and Leadership	- Develop mentorships at individual levels up and down stream - Demonstrate different methods to seek DA solutions - Apply team building skills and knowledge - Utilize and apply emotional intelligence skills and principles (i.e. empathy, etc.) - 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	16.7%
Guided Transition and Continuous Improvement	- Apply various methods, practices, and techniques to a situation - Construct, introduce, facilitate, and review actions/experiments to the organization 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 organizational re-design and develop formal paths for change	11.7%
Coaching, Consulting, Counseling, 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 organization - 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	18.3%
Training and Development	- Develop an environment for continuous learning - Develop formal learning outcomes - Utilize different content delivery mechanisms - Identify and socialize sources of information	6.7%
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	6.7%