Kanban Practice Exam

The Certificate in Kanban is designed to provide individuals with the skills and knowledge necessary to implement and manage Kanban systems in their organizations. This certification program covers the principles and practices of Kanban, including visualization, limiting work in progress (WIP), managing flow, and continuous improvement. Participants will learn how to use Kanban to improve workflow efficiency, reduce lead times, and increase productivity.

Skills Covered:

• Understanding of Kanban principles and practices
• Ability to design and implement a Kanban system
• Proficiency in visualizing workflow and managing WIP limits
• Knowledge of using Kanban for continuous improvement
• Skills in identifying and resolving bottlenecks in workflow
• Familiarity with metrics and analytics used in Kanban

Prerequisites:

• Basic understanding of Agile principles
• Familiarity with project management concepts
• Experience working in a team environment

Why is Kanban important?

• Improves workflow visibility and transparency
• Helps in managing and optimizing work processes
• Facilitates continuous improvement and adaptation
• Enhances team collaboration and communication

Who should take the Kanban Exam?

• Project Managers
• Agile Coaches
• Scrum Masters
• Team Leads

Skills Evaluated

Candidates taking the certification exam on the Kanban is evaluated for the following skills:

• Ability to implement Kanban principles and practices
• Proficiency in visualizing workflow and managing WIP limits
• Knowledge of using Kanban for continuous improvement
• Skills in identifying and resolving bottlenecks in workflow
• Understanding of metrics and analytics used in Kanban

Kanban Certification Course Outline

1. Introduction to Kanban

   • Overview of Kanban principles and practices
   • History and evolution of Kanban

2. Kanban Principles

   • Understanding the Kanban Method
   • Principles of visualizing work, limiting WIP, and managing flow

3. Designing a Kanban System

   • Designing Kanban boards and cards
   • Defining WIP limits and policies

4. Implementing Kanban

   • Implementing Kanban in different types of organizations
   • Introducing Kanban to teams and stakeholders

5. Managing Flow

   • Visualizing workflow using Kanban boards
   • Managing WIP limits to optimize flow

6. Continuous Improvement with Kanban

   • Using Kanban metrics and analytics for improvement
   • Conducting Kanban meetings and reviews for continuous improvement

7. Kanban in Practice

   • Case studies and real-world examples of Kanban implementation
   • Best practices and common pitfalls in Kanban adoption