Overview
The Certified Agile Flow Specialist – CAFS™ is a premier designation crafted for ambitious professionals eager to master the art of navigating fluid and unpredictable business landscapes. This certification places a heavy emphasis on the pillars of modern agility: adaptive planning, deep stakeholder engagement, persistent refinement, and a relentless focus on delivering measurable value. By moving away from rigid, traditional structures, the program empowers leaders to embrace change as a competitive advantage rather than a disruption. It is the ideal framework for those who wish to command teams with confidence while fostering a culture of transparency and high-speed execution.
The curriculum offers a sophisticated blend of the world’s most effective Agile methodologies, integrating the core mechanics of Scrum and Kanban with the efficiency of Lean, the technical discipline of Extreme Programming (XP), and the foundational scaling principles of SAFe®. This technical breadth is seamlessly paired with essential leadership skills, ensuring that practitioners are not just following a process, but are actively guiding their organizations through innovation-driven industries. This dual focus prepares professionals to handle the unique pressures of fast-paced environments where the ability to pivot and perform is the only true measure of success.
Beyond simply verifying a set of skills, the CAFS™ serves as a powerful validation of a leader's ability to manage uncertainty and harmonize diverse teams toward a unified goal. It effectively bridges the gap between high-level theory and the gritty reality of practical application, ensuring that Agile principles can be tailored to the specific needs of sectors ranging from finance and information technology to healthcare and government. Ultimately, obtaining this credential demonstrates a profound commitment to value-driven delivery and proves that a professional possesses the versatility required to excel in the most competitive global markets.
Certified Agile Flow Specialist – CAFS is a foundational credential awarded by ITQMA to professionals who have demonstrated core competency in project frameworks.
The exam comprises of 50 Multiple Choice Questions out of which the candidate needs to score 70% (35 out of 50 correct) to pass the exam.
The total duration of the exam is 1 hour (60 Minutes).
- The exam is conducted in AI-proctored mode and can be taken anytime, 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.
The CAFS™ Certificate is valid for life.
The CAFS™ is a Trademark of ITQMA
Note: The CAFS™ Certification has no pre-requisites.
Course Outline
Module 1 – Foundations of Agile Project Management
- Evolution from Traditional to Agile Project Management
- Agile Values, Principles (Agile Manifesto)
- Key Agile Frameworks (Scrum, Kanban, Lean, XP, SAFe® overview)
- Agile Mindset and Servant Leadership
Module 2 – Agile Planning and Estimation
- Adaptive vs. Predictive Planning
- Roadmaps and Release Planning
- User Stories, Epics, and Backlog Management
- Agile Estimation Techniques (Story Points, Planning Poker, T-Shirt Sizing)
Module 3 – Agile Project Execution
- Iteration/Sprint Planning and Execution
- Agile Team Roles and Responsibilities
- Daily Stand-ups, Sprint Reviews, and Retrospectives
- Agile Metrics (Velocity, Burndown, Cumulative Flow)
Module 4 – Stakeholder Engagement and Value Delivery
- Identifying and Managing Stakeholders
- Agile Communication and Collaboration
- Delivering Business Value Early and Continuously
- Managing Changing Requirements and Priorities
Module 5 – Scaling Agile and Continuous Improvement
- Introduction to Scaling Agile Frameworks
- Portfolio and Program-Level Agile Practices
- Agile Maturity Models
- Continuous Learning, Feedback Loops, and Kaizen
The CAFS™ certification is ideal for:
- Project Managers transitioning from traditional (waterfall) to Agile.
- Scrum Masters, Product Owners, and Agile Coaches.
- Team Leads and Delivery Managers.
- Professionals seeking career advancement in Agile project management.
- Organizations adopting Agile methodologies across departments.
- Entry to mid-level managers aiming to enhance leadership skills in Agile projects.
Certified Agile Flow Specialist – CAFS are trademarks of ITQMA (IT Quality Management Association). All rights reserved.
