Kanban University Overview

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What is the Kanban Method?

The Kanban Method is a set of principles and practices that have been observed in successful Kanban initiatives worldwide. Since its inception, it has developed and matured as an effective approach for organizations to achieve greater business agility. The Kanban Method embraces the constant change inherent to managing knowledge work and enables IT, financial services, insurance and global organizations to become more collaborative, unified and productive in the face of growing competitive pressures and organizational chaos.

The Kanban University Certified Training is based on the Kanban Method and teaches organizations how to understand and visualize systems of work to continually improve and consistently deliver effective results. The Kanban Method provides a set of proven practices and approaches that scale from individuals and teams to the enterprise.

The Kanban Method seeks to achieve balance between (customer) Demands and (business) Capabilities. In organizations where this balance is off, it is typical to see examples of an overworked and unproductive workforce, poor quality, unpredictable results, late deliveries, no time for innovation, and missed opportunities. The Kanban Method gives you the ability to re-balance the equation by leveraging numerous techniques to help shape demand and improve capability. It doesn’t prescribe any mandatory practices, but has greater results in companies where leadership is encouraged and employees across the organization are motivated to solve problems and put in the work to do so.

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We are Kanban University Certified Kanban Training Organization

Kanban University which was founded in 2010 by David J Anderson and a group of trusted Kanban enthusiasts, some of whom are still Accredited Kanban Consultants and Trainers today, is the proud “Home” of the Kanban Method! Over the last decade we have grown into an amazing Kanban community that has evolved to over 80 Accredited Kanban Consultants and 340+ Accredited Kanban Trainers who coach and or/teach organizations, teams, and students the Kanban Method globally. To date, over 90,000 students have been certified in the Kanban Method through Kanban University!

The Kanban Method as taught in the Kanban University curriculum is based on Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business, by David J Anderson. With the motivation to manage and improve professional service businesses as well as providing humane change method, the roots of the method are found in Lean Manufacturing. However, Kanban is meant to be used to manage knowledge work resulting in intangible and virtual goods and services.

Kanban University Learning Path

Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP)

This credential is granted upon the completion of the Team Kanban Practitioner workshop. It is designed to introduce the principles of Kanban for a team to get started or for the complete team to get the appropriate exposure to be effective within a Kanban system. The TKP is not required for other credentials, however many people new to Kanban may find TKP to be the best entry point.

Scrum Kanban Practitioner (SKP)

“Scrum Better with Kanban” workshop is crafted to elevate your Scrum practices by integrating proven Kanban principles, practices, and evolutionary change management. Based on lessons learned from successful Scrum teams employing the Kanban Method, this hands-on workshop provides practical training. You will leave with a validated approach to introducing changes that will deliver tangible results for both your team and organization.

All participants who actively engage and complete all the necessary activities during the workshop will receive the Scrum Kanban Practitioner (SKP) credential.

Kanban Management Professional (KMP)

This credential is granted upon the completion of two classes. Kanban System Design, which teaches the basics of Kanban, flow, and how to design a Kanban system. Kanban Systems Improvement, which teaches how to evolve, improve, and scale a Kanban system. KMPs should be able to design a Kanban system and evolve and scale it beyond the team.

*The KMP credential is granted upon completion of both Kanban System Design and Kanban Systems Improvement courses.

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