ABOUT
The Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC®) Certification is designed for experienced professionals aiming to accelerate value delivery at scale by applying Disciplined Agile® practices across their organizations. The program equips candidates with advanced tools and techniques from Flow, Lean, the Theory of Constraints, and Organizational Development, empowering them to optimize enterprise-wide value streams.
CERTIFICATION BODY
The DAVSC Certification is administered by the Project Management Institute (PMI®), a globally recognized leader in project management and agile certifications.
LEARNING OBJECTIVE
The DAVSC training aims to:
- Value Streams:
- Understand and map value streams to identify and address inefficiencies.
- Optimization:
- Apply Flow, Lean, and the Theory of Constraints to enhance enterprise-wide value streams.
- Improvement Plans:
- Tailor and implement improvement plans based on organizational needs and culture.
- Value Delivery:
- Accelerate value delivery by eliminating bottlenecks and optimizing workflow.
- DA Toolkit:
- Utilize the Disciplined Agile toolkit for effective Agile transitions and enhancements.
- Sustaining Agility:
- Guide organizations in sustaining agile practices and fostering continuous improvement.
- Improvement Backlogs:
- Create and manage improvement backlogs aligned with strategic goals.
- Value Stream Management:
- Manage dependencies, reduce waste, and ensure visibility across the value stream.
- Community Engagement:
- Leverage the DAVSC Community of Practice for ongoing learning and support.
EXAM INFORMATION
- Format: 40 multiple-choice questions
- Duration: 120 minutes, including disclosures, tutorials, and a post-exam survey
- Eligibility: Candidates must complete the three-day instructor-led DAVSC course and participate in the DAVSC Community of Practice for at least 90 days before taking the exam.
- Attempts: Up to three exam attempts are allowed within a 12-month eligibility period.
- Results: Immediate pass/fail status upon completion; no passing score is disclosed.
RE-CERTIFICATION
- Validity: Certification is valid for one year.
- Annual Renewal: Renew annually to maintain certification.
- PDUs: Earn required PDUs in agile practices.
- Renewal Fee: Pay the annual renewal fee.
- Continuous Learning: Stay updated on Disciplined Agile and value stream management.
- Certification Status: Meet all requirements before expiration to avoid certification lapse.
Curriculum
- 14 Sections
- 28 Lessons
- 40 Hours
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- VALUE STREAM CONSULTANT: ROLE AND WORK2
- THE IDEALIZED VALUE STREAM2
- REMOVING DELAYS IN THE WORKFLOW2
- THE MINIMUM BUSINESS INCREMENT (MBI)2
- THE DISCOVERY WORKFLOW AND THE DEVELOPMENT INTAKE PROCESS2
- BUSINESS INCREMENT PLANNING AND COORDINATION2
- CADENCE2
- REDUCING (NOT ACCOMMODATING) DEPENDENCIES2
- FACTORS FOR EFFECTIVE VALUE STREAMS2
- VALUE CREATION STRUCTURE2
- AGILE BUDGETING AND LEAN FUNDING2
- CREATING VISIBILITY ACROSS THE ORGANIZATION2
- KEY ROLES2
- END OF INCREMENT ACTIVITIES2
Requirements
- Prerequisites: Candidates must have at least three years of agile experience.
- Training: Completion of the three-day instructor-led DAVSC course provided by a PMI Authorized Training Provider.
- Community of Practice: Participation in the DAVSC Community of Practice for 90 days post-training.
Target audiences
- Experienced Agile Professionals: Individuals looking to enhance their expertise in value stream management.
- Consultants: Professionals aiming to guide and improve value streams within organizations.
- Organizational Leaders: Those seeking to drive enterprise-wide agile transformation.
- Agile Practitioners: Anyone wishing to deepen their understanding of Disciplined Agile and its application at sc