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