Certified Agile Developer (CAD)

Certification Overview

Certified Agile Developer (CAD)

Exam Code: CAD-001

Agile approaches help teams respond to unpredictability through incremental, iterative work cadences, known as sprints. Agile methodologies are an alternative to waterfall, or traditional sequential development. Agile, a popular method of delivering top-quality software on schedule through a collaborative, iterative approach. Certification helps in understanding the key principles of Agile software development, which promote faster release cycles, better deliverable's and the ability to adapt quickly to changing circumstances. You’ll gain knowledge on policies and process improvements that can enhance interactions between developers and project and program managers.

Agile software development, uses iterative, feature-driven, customer-focused Agile practices to develop applications that meet user requirements. In this certification, you also gain practical experience performing each role within an Agile team.

Exam Information

The exam comprises of 40 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 80% (32 out of 40 correct) to pass the exam.

The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).

  • The exam is conducted in a non-proctored mode and can be taken anytime and anywhere within an eight-month validity period.
  • Upon purchasing the Premium Package or an Exam Voucher Code, a voucher code with two attempts will be assigned to your login profile under the "My Vouchers" tab. You can then take the exam through the "My Exam(s)" tab in your profile. To take the exam, simply apply the voucher code.
  • The Exam Voucher included in the Premium Package or purchased separately is valid for two (2) attempts. If you are unable to pass the exam within these two attempts, you can purchase a new voucher code, which will grant you an additional two attempts.
  • Kindly Note: The voucher will not be valid for a second attempt if you pass the exam on your first attempt.

Certified Agile Developer (CAD)™ is valid for life

CAD™ is a trademark of GAQM.

Note: The Certified Agile Developer (CAD) Certification has no pre-requisites (Completion of an E-Course is not mandatory from GAQMBok portal), but we highly recommend doing the E-Course as maximum number of questions are drawn from the E-Course in the actual exam.

Course Outline

Module Information - 1

  • Agile Development
  • Waterfall Model
  • Basics of Agile
  • Agile Values
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Agile Methodologies
  • Agile Practices
  • Business Benefits of Agile
  • Agile Manifesto
  • Myths

Module Information - 2

  • Agile Software Writing
  • User Story
  • Story Types
  • Key Players
  • User Story Components
  • Agile Planning
  • Estimate
  • Velocity in Estimating
  • Planning Poker

Module Information - 3

  • Agile Planning Horizons
  • Release Plan
  • Iteration Planning
  • Estimating Velocity
  • Task Planning
  • Task List and Attributes 

Target Audience

  • Group Negotiation
  • Conflict Managemet
  • IT professionals
  • Business Analysts
  • Application Developers
  • IT Architects
  • System Administrators
  • Managers who work on software development projects.

Registration Process for E-Course or E-Book and Exam

Premium Package
(E-Book Version)

  • E-Book Included
  • This package provides a voucher code granting eligibility for two (2) exam attempts.
  • Includes E-certificate and Digital Badge if you qualify in the exam.
  • Course Duration: 40 Days
  • Price: 170 USD

Exam
Voucher

  • Validity: 240 Days
  • Price: 150 USD
  • Please Read Carefully:

    1) The Exam Voucher is valid for two (2) attempts.

    2) You will receive your voucher code within 24 business hours.

    3) Once you receive the voucher code, you can take the exam via the "My Exam(s)" tab in your login profile.