Disciplined Agile(R) Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC) Practice Exam

A Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC) integrates principles from Flow, Lean, the Theory of Constraints, and Organizational Development into the Disciplined Agile framework, providing you with the necessary tools to enhance enterprise-wide value streams. The primary objective of the Disciplined Agile Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC) certification is to expedite the delivery of value on a large scale by extending beyond individual teams and implementing Disciplined Agile practices throughout the entire organization.

This certification integrates principles from Flow, Lean, the Theory of Constraints, and Organizational Development into the Disciplined Agile framework, equipping individuals with the necessary tools to enhance value streams across the enterprise.

In this, you will:

• Learn how to identify the optimal starting point for organizational improvement.
• Gain the skills to customize an organization's improvement strategy according to its distinct requirements while considering its culture.
• Acquire the knowledge to expedite value realization for customers on a large scale.
• Utilize the DA™ toolkit to determine the most suitable practices for any given scenario, whether it involves initiating a new Agile transition or rejuvenating a stalled SAFe or Spotify approach.
• Develop the capability to empower organizations to continue enhancing autonomously.

Eligibility Requirement:

Candidates must first successfully complete the three-day DAVSC course facilitated by a PMI Authorized Training Provider (ATP), which is offered virtually. Upon finishing the course, you can then proceed to apply for the certification exam.

To qualify for the DAVSC certification, candidates need to have three years of agile experience to ensure a comprehensive understanding of the DA toolkit, along with its associated practices and strategies. Candidates are also required to attend a three-day training session conducted by an Authorized Training Provider. Upon completion of this training, candidates gain access to the exclusive DAVSC Community of Practice, which offers supplementary learning materials, exam preparation resources, and the DAVSC Case Study. 

After three months of membership in the DAVSC Community of Practice, candidates become eligible to register for the DAVSC exam. All DAVSC exams are administered online through our testing partner, Pearson Vue.

Who should take the exam?

The target audience for the Disciplined Agile® Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC) Exam includes:

• Agile Coaches
• Scrum Masters
• Senior Scrum Masters
• Product Owners
• Project Managers
• Program Managers
• Portfolio Managers
• Business Analysts
• Enterprise Architects
• IT Managers
• Executives

Exam Details

• Exam Name: Disciplined Agile® Value Stream Consultant (DAVSC)
• Exam Languages: English
• Exam Questions: 40 Questions
• Time: 90 minutes

Course Outline 

The Exam covers the given topics  - 

Domain 1: Learn how to Assess Goals and Strategies 7.5%

1.1 Describe the Clients and (internal and external) motivation and expectations

1.2 Determine extent or scope of engagement and possible transformation

1.3 Facilitate client discussion, share, and align approaches with stakeholders based upon findings

Domain 2: Understand about Identifying and Analyzing the Value Stream 27.5%

2.1 Identify the value stream

2.2 Identify organizational structure and culture

2.3 Identify motivation

2.4 Describe the value creation structure

2.5 Explain where agile budgeting and funding strategy activities take place in the value stream

2.6 Map ‘as is’ end-to-end process

2.7 Walk the floor to determine correctness of map and identify constraints and restraints

2.8 Analyze and illustrate value stream metrics (cycle time, lead time, etc.)

2.9 Advise stakeholders on backlog of improvements and prioritize

2.10 Describe how an MBI is used in a Disciplined Agile workflow – including who uses it and why it is used

Domain 3: Learn how to Optimize and Improve the Value Stream 25%

3.1 Demonstrate quick feedback cycles across the value stream

3.2 Demonstrate explicit workflow so people can understand what the agreements are between the groups

3.3 Apply a holistic view

3.4 Use a combination of eliminate delays, quick feedback, visibility and focus on value to align people across the organization

3.5 Explain how visual controls can be used to keep people coordinated with fewer meetings

3.6 Identify strategies for risk issues and opportunities (internal and external)

3.7 Describe each role and its range of influence and participation across the value stream

3.8 Describe value stream-aligned teams and how they are aligned within an organization using the DA FLEX approach

3.9 Identify and describe strategies, systems, processes, and tools that reduce and remove dependencies

3.10 Explain how the use of MBIs can coordinate people and teams around the flow of work in order to improve the flow of value

Domain 4: Understand about Creating the improvement of backlog 20%

4.1 Identify areas needed for improvement

4.2 Create areas of improvement for backlog

4.3 Advise stakeholders and teams (organizational enablers) who will support value stream enhancements or improvements

4.4 Understand the relationship between culture, management, and visual controls

4.5 Align value stream to portfolio – project to product

4.6 Establish a continuous pipeline (customer service after implementation, continuous implementation)

Domain 5: Managing the transitions and ongoing improvement 20%

5.1 Understand the neutral zone

5.2 Model a cadence of improvement and acknowledge success and pivot on failures

5.3 Understand different types of starting and agree on pace of adoption

5.4 Apply methods to create backlog to do guided continuous improvement

5.5 Organize teams to coordinate and facilitate the transition

5.6 Explain to stakeholders how improvements are focused around increased value

5.7 Attend to operations, enabling and supporting value streams

5.8 Prepare organization to sustain new changes (validate progress and added value)