The Certified Kanban Foundation and Practitioner training provides comprehensive knowledge about the Kanban methodology. Kanban, a Japanese word meaning “visible workflow,” is a framework focused on the continuous improvement of business processes. This training teaches participants the fundamental principles and applications of Kanban, demonstrating how it can be used to organize workflows, improve processes, and reduce waste.
The training is organized into two phases: Foundation and Practitioner.
Foundation Phase: This phase covers the basic principles and techniques of the Kanban methodology. Participants learn how to create Kanban boards, visualize workflows, and identify and reduce waste. The Foundation phase typically concludes with an exam that tests the participants’ understanding. Those who pass the exam receive the Certified Kanban Foundation certification, which verifies their understanding of Kanban’s fundamental principles and techniques.
Practitioner Phase: This phase covers more advanced Kanban techniques and strategies. Participants learn how to apply Kanban to further improve business processes. They explore in detail how Kanban can be used to organize workflows, improve processes, and reduce waste. The Practitioner phase also usually concludes with an exam. Those who pass receive the Certified Kanban Practitioner certification, validating their understanding of advanced Kanban techniques and strategies.
Both phases equip participants with the theoretical and practical knowledge and skills needed to organize and improve business processes and workflows. These skills are crucial for enhancing an organization’s efficiency and effectiveness.