Kanban Certification
Your Entry into the World of Kanban
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Kanban Training Content
Our Kanban courses help teams and professionals understand, design, and evolve systems that improve visibility, reduce overburdening, and support continuous improvement. While each training has a unique focus, they are all grounded in the same powerful principles of the Kanban Method.
1. Foundations of Kanban
Learn the principles, practices, and motivation behind Kanban — a method focused on evolutionary change and better flow.
- Kanban Level 1: A practical, beginner-friendly intro to the six core Kanban practices and Lean thinking.
- KSD: Covers the foundations and background of the Kanban Method, including its benefits and system-thinking roots
- KSI: Builds on previous learning to deepen understanding of Kanban's change management approach, service orientation, and team maturity.
- KSI: Builds on previous learning to deepen understanding of Kanban's change management approach, service orientation, and team maturity.
2. Designing Kanban Systems
Gain hands-on experience in building or improving Kanban boards to reflect your real work and drive clarity.
- Kanban Level 1: Create simple boards for various workflows and learn how to evolve them over time.
- KSD: Use the STATIK method (Systems Thinking Approach to Introducing Kanban) to design a Kanban system based on your team's context and challenges.
- KSD: Use the STATIK method (Systems Thinking Approach to Introducing Kanban) to design a Kanban system based on your team's context and challenges.
- KSI: Focuses on scaling and evolving existing systems, enhancing service delivery across multiple teams or domains.
3. Managing Flow
Use real data to improve predictability, reduce lead times, and eliminate bottlenecks.
- Kanban Level 1: Learn key flow metrics like Cycle Time, Throughput, and CFDs through interactive exercises.
- KSD: Apply Lead Time, Run Charts, and CFDs to inform improvements and manage risk.
- KSI: Use advanced analytics and forecasting tools to track system performance and guide improvements at scale.
4. Facilitating Collaboration
Learn how to introduce and manage Kanban systems while guiding your team through change.
- Kanban Level 1: Practice introducing Kanban in a low-resistance way and running typical meetings (e.g., daily Kanban, replenishment).
- KSD: Focuses on facilitating meetings and helping teams self-organize around their work.
- KSI: Covers roles like Service Delivery Manager and Flow Manager, and facilitates broader organizational collaboration and feedback loops.
5. Continuous Improvement
Make learning and adaptation part of your team's everyday work through data, feedback, and regular reflection.
- Kanban Level 1: Explore Kaizen and apply simple, iterative experiments to improve team performance.
- KSD: Embed improvement in system design with visual feedback and WIP policies.
- KSI: Institutionalize improvement using cadences, service review practices, and data-driven reflection mechanisms.
Bring Your Own Ideas & Questions
We encourage participants to bring their questions to the training. Any question and real-world example from your side will make everything you and others learn more tangible. It will also result in more energy throughout the training which is connected to better learning.
Your Certification Options
Kanban Level 1
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Kanban Management Professional
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| Certified by Agile Academy | Certified by Kanban University |
| Valid indefinitely No hidden costs |
Valid indefinitely No hidden costs |
| Flexible acquisition through training or e-learning | Acquired through 2-day training or 16 hours of virtual training. Both modules (KSI and KSD) must be completed. |
| Holistic approach with a focus on practical application | Focus on designing Kanban systems with practical application |
| Exam with 30 questions, unlimited retakes | No exam, certification based on participation |
Kanban Training Content
Gain deeper insights into advanced Kanban techniques, tackling real-world challenges with practical exercises and data-driven decision-making.
The following topics are covered in this training:
1. Advanced Kanban Practices
Dive deeper into Kanban principles and learn advanced practices to refine your workflow management.
This includes implementing pull systems to balance demand and capacity, adjusting Kanban boards dynamically to reflect evolving workflows (e.g., adding swimlanes and sub-columns), and using blocker clustering to identify and resolve recurring obstacles that hinder progress.
These advanced techniques empower you to create more effective workflows and foster a culture of continuous improvement in your team.
2. Data-Driven Decision Making
Unlock the power of data to make informed decisions and improve your team's performance.
Learn how to interpret cumulative flow diagrams (CFDs) to diagnose bottlenecks, calculate and analyze Cycle Time Scatterplots to measure predictability, and use Monte Carlo simulations to forecast delivery timelines with confidence.
These tools provide you with actionable insights that drive efficiency and help achieve consistent outcomes.
3. Handling Real-World Challenges
Address the complexities of applying Kanban in real-world scenarios.
Discuss common challenges such as managing dependencies between teams, dealing with multitasking and prioritization conflicts, and solving bottlenecks in your workflows. Through hands-on exercises and group problem-solving, you'll practice strategies to reduce lead time and enhance collaboration.
By the end of this module, you'll have practical solutions for handling obstacles and improving team flow.
4. Scaling Kanban
Explore how Kanban can be scaled across teams and organizations.
Understand concepts like Flight Levels to manage multiple layers of workflows, and discover how to implement Portfolio Kanban for strategic alignment. Learn about service-level agreements (SLAs) and their role in setting clear expectations and maintaining smooth operations across teams.
This module equips you with the knowledge to implement Kanban effectively in larger, more complex systems.
5. Learning from Peers
Engage with your peers to share real-world Kanban experiences and solve challenges collaboratively.
In this module, participants bring their own Kanban boards and challenges to class, where the group provides feedback and suggestions for improvement. You'll also learn how to facilitate retrospective meetings focused on improving flow and fostering a culture of continuous learning.
This interactive module builds a strong foundation for peer learning and collaborative problem-solving.
Your Certification
Kanban Level 2
(K 2)
- Certified by Agile Academy
- Valid indefinitely
No hidden costs - Advanced practical application and scaling
- Assessment-based with a case study
Level 3 Training: Teach
Deepen your expertise and prepare to guide others. You'll explore advanced practices, leadership topics, and ways to foster learning in your team or organization. A detailed agenda will follow.
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FAQ about Kanban Level 1 Certification
- Fundamentals of Kanban and Lean principles
- Creating and adapting Kanban boards
- Workflow management with WIP limits and flow metrics
- Introducing Kanban to your team and fostering continuous improvement
- If you value practical application and want flexibility between e-learning and live training, Certified by Agile Academy is ideal.
- If you want to focus purely on the Scrum framework, Scrum Alliance could be an option. However, be aware of the ongoing recertification costs.
- If you just want to take an exam and are willing to pay the exam fees, then Scrum.org is an alternative.
- Lifetime Validity: You never need to renew your certificate or pay additional fees.
- Holistic Approach: Beyond Scrum, Agile Academy covers topics crucial for modern work practices, such as:
- OKRs (Objectives and Key Results): Goal management for teams.
- Psychological Safety: Creating a safe work environment.
- Leadership Development: Leadership skills for Agile teams.
- Our approach makes you a comprehensively trained agilist – far beyond the basics.
- Practice-Oriented: The focus is on applying what you learn directly. Our exams and assignments are designed to test and promote your practical skills – ideal for real project environments.
- Flexible Learning: Choose between e-learning and live training, depending on what better fits your schedule.
- Free Retakes: You can retake the exam as many times as needed at no additional cost.
- No Hidden Costs: Unlike ScrumAlliance or Scrum.org, we have no ongoing fees or expensive exam attempts.
- Broader Range of Topics: We go well beyond Scrum and cover modern, practice-relevant topics like OKRs, Psychological Safety, and Leadership Development.
- Practice-Oriented Certificates: Our certificates reflect your actual abilities, not just passing an exam. The goal is for you to apply your knowledge directly in real projects.
- Lifetime Validity: Through our lifetime certification, you save considerable time and money in the long run.
- Modern Learning Formats: Agile Academy offers you the flexibility to choose between live training and e-learning to optimally support your personal learning style.
Yes! Unlike many other certification bodies, Agile Academy doesn't force you to attend live training. You can prepare flexibly and independently through e-learning. However, live training is available if you prefer personal interaction.
The "Certified by Agile Academy" credential was launched in 2024. Our goal is to make this certification the new standard in the agile world – with a strong focus on quality, practical relevance, and the requirements of modern organizations.
Agile Academy itself is already a recognized name in the DACH region: We have been working successfully with many large, well-known as well as small companies for years. With our extensive experience and excellent reputation, we are among the top providers for agile training. You can be confident that our certificates are designed for quality and practical relevance – exactly what modern organizations are looking for.
We work with these and many other clients:
Certification for Teams & Companies
Kanban Level 1 Certification as an In-House Seminar
Choosing an in-house Kanban training, especially for groups of 8 or more people, offers significant advantages. The training can be tailored to your company's needs and promotes team alignment and practical application. In-house training provides a private environment for open discussions about the challenges your company faces.
In-house training is usually more cost-effective per employee than public courses and also saves external costs, such as travel and accommodation. Moreover, these in-house training sessions can be certified by various renowned organizations, adding value to your team's professional development.
In summary, in-house seminars offer customization, confidentiality (compliance), cost savings, and—if desired—recognized certification.
Kanban Certification with Volume Discount
Agile Academy offers volume discounts for public Kanban training, allowing our customers to achieve significant cost savings. If multiple team members register (at least 3), volume discounts are granted, making training more economical for larger teams.
Compared to an in-house seminar, these discounts come with flexibility. Team members can choose different training dates that fit their schedule, ensuring business continuity.
Essentially, volume discounts offer a cost-effective solution for high-quality Kanban training, combining substantial savings with convenient scheduling, making it an attractive option for companies looking to empower their teams.
Contact us with your special requirements and we are sure to offer you a custom, tailor-made solution for your training needs.
Philip Rogowski
Customer Success Manager
team@agile-academy.com +49 151 610 59 938 Mo-Fri.: 9am - 5pm