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Kanban Foundation

Making tasks visible is the first step to managing and improving them. Kanban is a lightweight method that helps teams identify bottlenecks early and structure their work effectively.

Key topics

  • Core values and guiding principles of the Kanban method.
  • Visualizing work and managing tasks on boards.
  • Effect and application of work-in-progress limits.
  • Metrics for measuring cycle times and flow.
  • Building a culture of continuous process improvement.
  • Agile collaboration and team coordination in practice.

Prerequisite
No prior knowledge is required. Those with experience in projects or team environments will find it easier to get started.

Target group
Suitable for anyone looking to optimize processes in agile or traditional environments – from IT professionals and project managers to executives and organizational developers.

Kanban helps teams, workflows, and priorities align more effectively – a proven approach to building lasting efficiency.

Course content
  • Flexibility and adaptability in changing environments.
  • Core mindset and guiding principles of the Kanban method.
  • Applying the Kaizen principle in practice.
  • Mapping and optimizing existing processes.
  • Creating the right conditions for lasting change.
  • Visualizing tasks and work items on a Kanban board.
  • Creating and managing tickets effectively.
  • Setting and maintaining WIP limits.
  • Controlling workflow and delivery.
  • Prioritizing tasks based on value.
  • Reducing variability across process steps.
  • Kanban approaches for distributed and decentralized teams.
  • Applying Kanban in larger project environments.

Up to 100% funding for your continuing education

Attractive funding opportunities are available for numerous continuing education programs – depending on the funding program, up to 100% funding is possible.
The requirement is that you live or work in Germany. Our funding opportunities are not available outside of Germany.

Funding opportunities are available for career starters, job seekers, career changers, startups, experienced professionals, those seeking career advancement, and specialists.

Frequently asked questions

  • Kanban is an agile framework for managing workflows. It makes tasks visible, surfaces bottlenecks, and supports teams in improving their processes step by step.
  • The certification is designed for professionals from project management, IT, development, service, HR, and marketing. Both beginners and experienced practitioners looking to deepen their knowledge of agile methods are welcome.
  • The course addresses Kanban fundamentals, board-based visualization, WIP limits, the pull principle, and process metrics. Practical scenarios illustrate the concepts and support transfer to everyday work.
  • Kanban makes work measurable and bottlenecks visible. Shorter lead times, clearly prioritized tasks, and more flexible processes boost both efficiency and quality – resulting in higher customer satisfaction.
  • The Kanban Foundation is open to beginners with no prior experience. A basic interest in processes and teamwork is all that is required – no specific knowledge is expected.
  • Kanban evolves existing workflows gradually and emphasizes continuous flow. Scrum is more structured, with defined roles, sprints, and regular events. In practice, both approaches can complement each other.
  • The Kanban Foundation strengthens expertise in agile process work and project management. It supports entry into or advancement toward roles such as Agile Coach, process owner, or project contributor.
  • Visualization makes process steps traceable and highlights weaknesses early. Kanban enables data-driven analysis of lead times and a targeted, step-by-step improvement of workflows.

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