Anyone else studying for DA in the next month? Want to study together
Taking my (DA) Certified Disciplined Agile exam in 4 weeks and trying to find people at a similar stage to keep each other accountable.
I study better when I have someone to compare notes with. Currently going through "DA" and working on my weak areas — specifically around DA exam.
My schedule: 90 min of focused study every weekday, full practice test on weekends. I review every wrong answer and try to understand the why, not just memorize the right option.
If you're in a similar prep window and want to:
- Compare practice test scores weekly
- Share resources that actually helped
- Talk through confusing questions
Reply here or message me. Doesn't have to be formal — even just checking in once a week helps me stay on track.
Where is everyone at in their prep?
The free da agile frameworks and methodologies helped me understand what the exam actually tests rather than just what the material covers.
Quick update for this thread: just cleared 84% on my most recent DA practice set. The da process and lifecycle management has been my main resource and the difficulty feels right — not easy enough to give false confidence, not so hard it's discouraging. Sitting for the real thing in 2 weeks.
Coming back to this thread because I just passed my DA yesterday. Everything people said about the study guide section is spot on — that was the hardest part for me too. For anyone still studying, don't skip the applied questions in the da process and lifecycle management. They're the closest to what you'll actually see.
For anyone finding this later: DA is passable with consistent effort even working full time. I studied 67 minutes a day for 10 weeks. The free da process and lifecycle management kept me honest about my actual gaps.
Great discussion. One thing nobody mentions: sleep the night before matters more than one more study session. Went in fully rested for my DA and felt sharper than expected.
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