In today’s always-on and complex environment, what is needed is a clear set of practices that do not get in the way but instead provide structure to keep everyone aligned and focused. Kanban is a modern way to manage the delivery of value to customers.
This course will show participants how to apply the essential practices of Kanban and experience flow principles to improve team effectiveness.
APK Course Topics
- Kanban theory, principles, and practices
- Applying Kanban
- Workflow design and visualization
- How to operate a Kanban system
- How to get started
APK Learning Outcomes
After attending the course, learners will be able to:
- Explain the basic principles of flow
- Describe the value of WiP limits
- Create a visual board to manage work
- Capture and interpret key flow metrics and analytics to find improvement opportunities
- Explain why flow should be focused on value delivery
- Define, build, operate and continuously improve a Kanban system
Who Is the APK Course For?
The Applied Professional Kanban course is for anyone who wants to improve their ability to deliver value and be more effective. Typical attendee roles include:
- Product Team Members
- Team Leads
- Agile Coaches
- Scrum Masters
- Product Owners
- Project Managers
- Product Managers
APK Assessment & Certification
After taking the course, participants will have an opportunity to validate their understanding of core Kanban topics by taking an online assessment and earning the Professional Kanban level I (PK I) Certification.
*Note this class will only be marked as guaranteed to run with a minimum of 4 students registered*
