PMI DAF

PMI Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF) is a specialized PMI certification focused on foundational Disciplined Agile knowledge. It appears in PMI's specialized certification category alongside credentials such as PMI-ACP and PMI-RMP. Confirm current program status with PMI, since the official DAF page was unavailable when this page was written.

Practitioners who want to show foundational understanding of Disciplined Agile concepts: team members, project managers, Scrum Masters, product people, and leaders working with or alongside agile teams. It suits people who need breadth across agile, lean, and hybrid ways of working rather than deep specialization in one framework.

Expect foundational Disciplined Agile content: the mindset, choosing a way of working that fits context, and comparing agile, lean, and traditional approaches. Scenario questions testing tailoring judgment are likely. PMI has not published a DAF exam content outline on the sources reviewed here, so verify the official blueprint before studying.

Not confirmed. PMI's DAF page returned a page-not-found error when checked, so question count and duration cannot be verified here. Do not rely on figures from older third-party sources. Check PMI's certification pages or contact PMI directly before scheduling so you know what to expect.

Not confirmed on the sources reviewed. Passing score, exam fee, and membership discounts are unverified for DAF. PMI typically publishes these on the official certification page and in the certification handbook. Treat any number you see elsewhere as unconfirmed until PMI states it.

Retake rules are not confirmed here. PMI normally documents retake eligibility, waiting periods, and retake fees in its certification handbook and exam policies. Review those official documents before your first attempt so you understand cost and timing implications of a retake.

Not confirmed. PMI certification cycles and renewal requirements vary by credential, and the DAF page was unavailable for verification. Check PMI's certification resources for the current validity period and renewal or continuing education requirements before you plan your professional development budget.

Start with Disciplined Agile foundational material and PMI's agile learning resources. Practice explaining trade-offs between agile, lean, and traditional approaches, and how context shapes process choice. Work through scenario-style questions where you must choose a fitting way of working rather than recall a single prescribed process.

Candidates often memorize one framework's ceremonies and artifacts and then answer scenario questions as if that framework always applies. Disciplined Agile rewards contextual judgment. Another common mistake is studying outdated exam logistics from third-party sites instead of confirming current details with PMI.

No. This page is independent study material and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by PMI. Certification names and marks belong to their owners. Always confirm exam logistics, policies, and content outlines through PMI's official channels.