Kanban System Design Course

Certification | Participants will receive the Kanban System Design certificate of completion granted by Kanban University. Students completing this course and the Kanban Systems Improvement course receive the Kanban Management Professional (KMP) credential 

Prerequisites| No prior experience or training required

Length | 2 Day Course

Course Summary

The Kanban System Design Course is an engaging learning experience to equip you with the Kanban Method. Learn how to create a Kanban system for your unique team and organizational goals. Practically enhance visibility, predictability and foster better communication and collaboration. 

Who Should Attend

  • Leaders directly involved in designing, managing, and growing a Kanban system 

  • Agile Coaches and Scrum Masters seeking to enhance their Agile practices and insight 

  • Managers looking to tailor work management to optimize workflow and improve collaboration 

Course Format

Combination of instructor-led discussions, real-world case studies, and hands-on exercises for a holistic learning experience 

Interactive elements such as group activities, reflection, and Q&A sessions 

Use of practical scenarios for direct application of Kanban practices and principles

Emphasis on pragmatic steps for your particular team and organization 

Materials

Upon completing this course, the participant will receive:

  • A complete PDF of all training material and class activities 

  • A free digital copy of the book “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business” by David J. Anderson 

  • A 50% discount on the digital book “Kanban from the Inside” by Mike Burrows 

What You Will Learn:

  • The principles and practices of the Kanban Method 

  • The real-world application of Kanban through active participation in a Kanban system simulation 

  • The Systems Thinking Approach to Implementing Kanban (STATIK) to design and launch a Kanban team 

  • How Kanban enhances and accelerates other Agile Methods, such as Scrum and SAFe 

  • “Push” vs. “Pull” systems and how to reduce delays and overload 

  • Core Kanban metrics to improve predictability and customer satisfaction 

Upon Completion of the KSD Course, a Participant Should be Able to: 

  • Explain the principles and practices of the Kanban Method 

  • Build, design, and evolve a Kanban system using the STATIK approach 

  • Adapt and apply various Agile practices and methods to meet unique needs 

  • Identify inefficiencies and formulate strategies with a team to address them 

  • Facilitate Kanban meetings to focus on team collaboration and continuous improvement 

Two Day Course

Introduction & Orientation

What is Kanban? 

Kanban Simulation 

Kanban General Practices 

Deeper Dive 

Limit Work-in-Progress 

Manage Flow: Commitment 

Kanban Simulation Metrics 

Visualize 

Service Delivery Principles 

Manage Flow: Core Metrics 

Explicit Policies 

Systems Thinking Approach to Introducing Kanban 

Introduction to STATIK 

Sources of Dissatisfaction 

Demand Analysis 

Capability Analysis 

Model Workflow 

Identify Classes of Service 

Design the Kanban System 

Next Steps 

Evolutionary Change 

Kanban Maturity Model