PMI Disciplined Agile® Foundations (DAF)

Premium Tailored-Agility Entry Credential (U.S. & Canada) — 2026 Replacement for DASM

Delivered by Edunx Learning

 

Quick Reference Card

 

Body	Project Management Institute (PMI®) — Disciplined Agile
Category	Agile
Sub-Category	Tailored Agility / Disciplined Agile Toolkit
Level	Foundational
Status	Active (Replaces retired DASM as of 2026)
Delivery Method	Live virtual or in-person workshop via PMI Authorized Training Partner
Exam Format	Course completion + course-end assessment
Course Cost (US)	Approx. $695 – $995 depending on training partner
PDU Renewal	Awards 8 PDUs
Validity	Course completion certificate (no renewal cycle)

 

 

Tailored Agility Is the New Standard — DAF Gets You Started Cleanly

In the U.S. and Canadian job markets, it’s common to see:

• Practitioners who can tailor agility (not just run Scrum) earn 12–18% more on average
• Hybrid PMs and Agile Coaches building DA fluency cross $130,000+
• Teams trained in DA reduce delivery rework by up to 25% (PMI case studies)

What creates the salary gap?

• Most teams that fail in Agile failed because they applied a single framework rigidly.
• Disciplined Agile gives a toolkit-based approach: choose the right way of working for your context.
• DAF is the official 2026 entry path after PMI retired DASM.

 

This Is Premium Training — Not ‘Costly Training’

Edunx Learning is not a low-cost provider — and that is intentional.

Cheap programs sell content. Premium programs deliver outcomes.

Premium training saves time, avoids mistakes, and reduces career risk — so you get certified and move into higher-value roles faster.

 

What Is DAF — and Why It Replaced DASM

PMI Disciplined Agile® Foundations (DAF) is the official 2026 entry course into PMI’s Disciplined Agile (DA) toolkit.

It introduces lean and agile principles, the DA toolkit, and how to tailor your team’s way of working to its unique context. It is delivered as an interactive 1-day or 2-day workshop by PMI Authorized Training Partners.

DAF replaced the retired DASM credential. Existing DASM holders remain certified; new students should now enroll in DAF.

 

Why This Credential Matters

• Standardization: PMI-aligned tailored agility.
• Credibility: PMI-issued course certificate.
• Practical: focuses on choosing the right way of working — not dogma.
• Future Proof: replaces DASM; entry path to advanced DA learning.

 

Who Provides This Certification

DAF is delivered through PMI Authorized Training Partners. Edunx Learning works as a delivery partner and supports learners with U.S.-context examples and post-course mentoring.

 

Why Employers Demand This Credential (USA & Canada)

• S. enterprises increasingly need tailored hybrid teams — single-framework practitioners get filtered out.
• Consulting firms (Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini) train teams in DA for enterprise transformation work.
• Federal modernization programs adopt DA for choice-based delivery.
• Excellent stepping stone before SAFe or PMI-ACP.

 

The Truth About the Job Market (USA & Canada)

Many candidates say the market is low. The accurate truth: the market is not low — it is filtered.

Recruiters use ATS filters. Certifications affect shortlisting. Strong experience without standardized proof often gets ignored. That is why credentialed professionals move faster into better pay bands.

 

Our Belief & Mission

“Great professionals are made through guided learning, not guesswork.”

Our mission: Personalized guidance. Transparent process management. Career-focused training. So you achieve certification with confidence.

 

Program Fee & Flexible Payment Options

Total Program Fee: $995 USD

⚠️ DAF course fee includes the official PMI workshop and assessment. PMI sets the underlying training partner pricing.

Payment Options:

• Option 1: $199 to enroll + $796 before workshop start
• Option 2: PayPal Pay Later — pay over 6 months (0% interest for eligible users)

 

Why Professionals Trust Edunx Learning

Edunx LLC is a U.S.-registered education and consulting firm based in Austin, Texas, serving clients across the U.S., Canada, and worldwide.

We have guided 5,000+ professionals from companies such as Amazon, Accenture, Deloitte, Capgemini, and Wells Fargo in achieving global certifications and advancing their careers.

We also collaborate with global training partners including Simplilearn, Edureka, and KnowledgeHut.

Our vision: To make global certification journeys effortless, ethical, and impactful.

 

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Is DAF a certification?

A: DAF is delivered as a PMI course certificate; it is the official 2026 entry path that replaced DASM.

Q: I already hold DASM — do I need DAF?

A: No. DASM holders remain valid; DAF is for new learners.

Q: Does DAF give PDUs?

A: Yes — 8 PDUs.

Q: Does the program include PMI fees?

A: Pricing reflects the official PMI workshop. Optional PMI membership is included with eligible deliveries.

Q: What’s next after DAF?

A: PMI-ACP, SAFe, or the new Disciplined Agile Leadership course.

 

Final Call to Action

If you want stability, premium career growth, leadership credibility, and a guided, stress-free certification journey — this is your next step.

✅ Book your DAF workshop seat with Edunx Learning