CertificationAccredited by ProKanban.org
Applying Professional Kanban - PK1 Certification Training
28 hours
Max 12 participants
$1,092
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About this certification
The Applying Professional Kanban (PK1) certification is designed to help professionals understand and apply the principles and practices of Kanban in their daily work. This training aims to teach how to improve workflow, reduce cycle times, and increase customer satisfaction using a visual approach to task management.
Participants will learn to visualize their workflow, identify and eliminate bottlenecks, and implement agile project management practices that enhance efficiency and collaboration within teams. This training is ideal for project managers, Scrum Masters, team leaders, and anyone involved in work management within Agile organizations. At the end of the training, participants will be prepared to take the PK1 exam and obtain the certification.
Learning objectives
- Understand the core principles and practices of the Kanban method
- Visualize a real workflow and design a Kanban board that fits your team
- Limit work in progress (WIP) and improve flow by removing bottlenecks
- Measure system performance with flow metrics: cycle time, throughput, work item age
- Set up feedback loops and continuous process improvement
- Prepare for the ProKanban.org Applying Professional Kanban (PK1) certification exam
Target audience
- Project managers looking to improve workflow management
- Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches eager to integrate Kanban into their practices
- Team leaders seeking to enhance productivity and collaboration
- Developers and Agile team members wanting to better understand and apply Kanban
- Business analysts and Product Owners involved in process optimization
- Anyone interested in mastering Kanban to boost efficiency and pass the PK1 certification
Prerequisites
No strict prerequisites, but a basic understanding of Agile principles and project management is recommended. Prior experience working with Agile teams is a plus.
Skills acquired
- Understand and apply Kanban principles
- Visualize work and create an effective Kanban board
- Manage workflow and limit Work in Progress (WIP)
- Measure performance using key indicators
- Successfully prepare for the PK1 exam
Training programme
- Introduction to Kanban
- Principles and foundations of Kanban
- Differences between Kanban and other Agile methods
- Visualizing Work
- Creating a Kanban board
- Identifying work stages and flows
- Managing Flow
- Limiting Work in Progress (WIP)
- Techniques to improve flow and reduce waiting times
- Measuring Performance
- Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) for Kanban
- Tracking and continuously improving processes
- Exam Preparation for PK1
- Sample questions and case studies
- Success strategies for passing the exam
Frequently asked questions
- Who is the Applying Professional Kanban - PK1 Certification training for?
- Project managers looking to improve workflow management · Scrum Masters and Agile Coaches eager to integrate Kanban into their practices · Team leaders seeking to enhance productivity and collaboration · Developers and Agile team members wanting to better understand and apply Kanban · Business analysts and Product Owners involved in process optimization · Anyone interested in mastering Kanban to boost efficiency and pass the PK1 certification
- What are the prerequisites for the Applying Professional Kanban - PK1 Certification training?
- No strict prerequisites, but a basic understanding of Agile principles and project management is recommended. Prior experience working with Agile teams is a plus.
- How long does the Applying Professional Kanban - PK1 Certification training last?
- The Applying Professional Kanban - PK1 Certification training represents 28 hours of guided instruction, delivered by an accredited trainer in Montréal or remotely.
- What skills does the Applying Professional Kanban - PK1 Certification training build?
- Understand and apply Kanban principles · Visualize work and create an effective Kanban board · Manage workflow and limit Work in Progress (WIP) · Measure performance using key indicators · Successfully prepare for the PK1 exam
- Which body issues the Applying Professional Kanban - PK1 Certification certification?
- The certification is issued by ProKanban.org. Atypix is an accredited training organisation and has been preparing candidates for this exam from Montréal.
Testimonials
“Le cours est à la fois captivant et interactif. De nombreux tests sont intégrés pour évaluer l'acquisition des connaissances. Par ailleurs, il favorise des échanges riches et constructifs entre les étudiants et le formateur. Très heureuse d'avoir pu suivre cette formation.”
Bineta Aissa HANN
“Atypix dispose d'excellents formateurs. Ils vous apportent réellement des conseils professionnels et des trucs et astuces concrets pour passer la certification PSM. En plus de cela, leur gentillesse vous donne un grand sourire tout en travaillant pour faire le travail. Je les recommande fortement!”
Amath DIACK
“Waouh!! Je suis impressionné par la qualité de la formation et la Façon que le formateur arrive à capter l'attention des étudiants durant toute la durée du cours!!!”
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