Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM)

Three Full Days or Six Half Days

Overview

The Disciplined Agile Senior Scrum Master (DASSM) Certification Training is designed for experienced Agile professionals ready to elevate their leadership and coaching capabilities. This intensive 16-hour instructor-led program provides advanced knowledge of the Disciplined Agile (DA) toolkit and its application in complex, real-world environments.

Through a blend of lectures, discussions, and hands-on workshops, participants learn to tailor Agile practices to their organization’s specific needs and lead high-performing teams with confidence.
Participants earn 16 PDUs and 16 SEUs upon completion and receive full preparation to pass the DASSM certification exam administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI).

Who Should Attend

This course is ideal for:

• Experienced Scrum Masters seeking to advance their expertise

• Agile Coaches, Project Managers, and Team Leads guiding Agile transformations

• Professionals looking to enhance leadership, facilitation, and change management skills within the Disciplined Agile framework

• Anyone with prior Agile experience aiming to master scalable and pragmatic Agile practices at an enterprise level

Prerequisites

• Working knowledge of Agile and Scrum principles

• Prior experience as a Scrum Master or in a similar Agile leadership role

• Completion of Disciplined Agile Scrum Master (DASM) training or equivalent understanding of DA concepts is recommended

Exam Format

• Exam Type: Online, multiple-choice, closed book

• Number of Questions: Approximately 50

• Duration: 90 minutes

• Passing Score: Determined by PMI (typically around 70%)

• Administered by: Project Management Institute (PMI)

• Validity: Certification renewal required every three years

Delivery Mode / Training

• Instructor-led sessions (classroom or virtual live training)

• Interactive workshops and case studies

• Exam-focused preparation with practice questions and test strategies

• Access to online resources, templates, and reference materials

• Flexible timing options across US, UK, Europe, Dubai, Middle East, India, and Asia-Pacific

Topics Covered

1. Introduction to DASSM and Advanced Scrum – 10%

• Overview of Disciplined Agile principles, roles, and mindset

• Deep dive into advanced Scrum practices and frameworks

2. Disciplined Agile in Action – 15%

• Applying the DA toolkit to real-world organizational contexts

• Selecting and customizing the Way of Working (WoW)

3. High-Performing Scrum Teams – 15%

• Building and coaching high-performing teams

• Advanced facilitation and conflict resolution

4. DevOps and Value Stream Optimization – 10%

• Integrating DevOps practices within Agile environments

• Enhancing delivery through continuous improvement and flow optimization

5. Strategic Stakeholder Management – 10%

• Influencing and managing stakeholder expectations

• Driving collaboration across organizational boundaries

6. Tactical Scaling with Scrum – 10%

• Leveraging scaling frameworks such as SAFe® with DA

• Managing complex multi-team and enterprise environments

7. Agile Metrics and Measurement – 10%

• Establishing meaningful performance metrics

• Measuring agility and driving continuous improvement

8. DASSM Exam Preparation – 20%

• Practice tests, study strategies, and review sessions

• Key exam formulas and DASSM study resources

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this training, participants will be able to:

1. Apply Advanced Agile and Scrum Techniques – 15%
   Demonstrate mastery of complex Scrum principles, scaling methods, and frameworks.

2. Utilize the Disciplined Agile Toolkit Effectively – 15%
   Select and tailor the optimal Way of Working (WoW) for any project or team environment.

3. Coach and Mentor Agile Teams – 15%
   Develop and sustain high-performance, self-organizing teams through effective coaching and mentoring.

4. Lead Strategic Agile Transformations – 15%
   Integrate scaling practices, influence organizational culture, and drive Agile change initiatives.

5. Enhance Value Delivery through DevOps and Metrics – 10%
   Implement DevOps principles, optimize flow, and use metrics for data-driven improvement.

6. Foster Cross-Functional Collaboration – 10%
   Build trust, collaboration, and transparency across teams and departments.

7. Demonstrate Exam Readiness and Certification Expertise – 20%
   Confidently pass the PMI DASSM certification exam and validate advanced Agile leadership capabilities.