Disciplined Agile® Foundations (DAF) Certification Guide: Syllabus, Eligibility, Exam & Cost

The Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF) training at Simplilead is built for professionals who want practical, job-ready skills in project management, not theory alone. Through live, instructor-led sessions you apply every concept as you learn it and leave ready to put Disciplined Agile Foundations to work immediately.

What is Disciplined Agile Foundations training about?

This course gives you a clear, structured path through how to plan, execute and control projects across scope, schedule, cost, quality, risk and stakeholders. You will learn the underlying principles, when and why to apply them, and how to avoid the mistakes teams make in practice. Sessions are interactive and discussion-led, so you build understanding you can defend on the job — not just exam recall.

Key highlights of the DAF course

• Live, instructor-led training delivered by experienced practitioners
• Hands-on activities, real-world examples and case discussions in every session
• Practical focus on applying Disciplined Agile Foundations in your own role and organisation
• Downloadable course materials and reference guides to keep
• Small-group format with room for your specific questions
• Certificate of participation from Simplilead, plus guidance toward certification

Skills you will gain

The Disciplined Agile Foundations (DAF) program is built around the capabilities that matter in project management:

• Planning scope, schedule and budget realistically
• Identifying, assessing and responding to risk
• Leading and motivating project teams
• Managing stakeholders and communications
• Controlling change and tracking progress
• Delivering outcomes aligned to business value

Who should attend?

This Disciplined Agile Foundations course is ideal for project managers, programme managers, team leads and professionals responsible for delivering initiatives on time and on budget. There are no rigid prerequisites — just an interest in doing the work well and a willingness to take part in the hands-on sessions.

Why train with Simplilead?

We focus on outcomes, not slideware. Expert trainers, practice-led sessions and ongoing learner support mean you finish the DAF training able to plan and deliver projects with confidence and control — with a credential that signals real capability to employers.