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Applying Professional Kanban (APK)
In this two-day Applying Professional Kanban (APK) certification class, participants will learn to apply the principles of flow to their processes for better predictability, effectiveness, and engagement. This practical Kanban training includes hands-on exercises that introduce steps for setting up and maintaining a Kanban system for continuous value delivery and continuous improvement.
This is a ProKanban course and is delivered by approved trainers.
Applying Professional Kanban (APK) Course Details
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 Kanban essentials and 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
Discuss how tooling impacts Kanban implementation
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.