CERTIFIED KANBAN SYSTEM DESIGN
- Location: Live Online
- Duration: 3 half days
- Certification Fee Included
- Level: Foundation
- Trainer-led
- 16 SEUs/ 18.5 CPD
Our highly interactive Certified Kanban System Design course delivers an in-depth, 360 degree understanding of Kanban. It will challenge you, expand your horizons and equip you with a mastery of Kanban’s underlying theory and problem-solving practical applications.
Enhance your Agile skills and knowledge, be a better Scrum Master, be able to coach more teams, add more value to your organisation, and stand out from the crowd.
By the end of the course, you’ll be ready to:
- Gain a deep understanding of how and why Kanban works, becoming an effective practitioner and leader
- Clearly explain Kanban’s purpose, principles, and benefits to stakeholders
- Lead or guide teams through adopting Kanban—from initial visualization to designing systems and driving evolutionary change
- Design Kanban systems, implement them in real-world contexts, and apply the full range of Kanban techniques
- Support teams daily by answering questions, managing flow, removing impediments, and adapting practices as needed
- Measure flow effectively by collecting data and creating meaningful Kanban metrics
- Deliver successful Kanban initiatives and connect with the wider Kanban community to share insights and experiences
Why Beliminal?
Our expert trainers bring deep insight into the changing world of work and a passion for helping people and organisations grow.
Using accelerated learning techniques, our courses make learning more engaging, effective, and long-lasting.
Designed specifically for virtual delivery, our online courses use proven best practices to create an interactive and compelling learning experience.
Our course also offers:
- Satisfaction Guarantee
- Shorter days enhance your learning experience and increase your knowledge retention
- Smaller class size to ensure our attendees have the highest quality learning experience possible
- Free post course coaching session to reflect on your practice
- Highly respected Kanban trainer with decades of real-world experience and a 5-star Google rating
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Our interactive Kanban System Design course covers in depth the Kanban Method, Kanban practices, the underlying theory of Kanban, and the values and principles that underpin it.
A combination of interactive exercises, practical real-life examples, and lively discussion make this a challenging, engaging and enjoyable way to develop your understanding of Kanban. The course also provides you with the skills and practice to design your own Kanban system and you will experience a fully immersive Kanban simulation.
We use brain friendly, science based, accelerated learning techniques to help you really learn and increase your knowledge retention.
Why this course?
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Learn The Kanban Method – The most popular Kanban framework
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Become certified in Kanban System Design
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Gain the most recognised and in demand Kanban certification from employers and recruiters
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Begin your journey to Certified Kanban Management Professional and Certified Kanban Coach and Kanban Coaching Professional
What you'll come away with
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Explain what Kanban is to key stakeholders
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Explain why and how Kanban works
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Lead or guide a team in their adoption of Kanban – from initial visualisation and the design of Kanban systems through to leading evolutionary change
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Design Kanban systems
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Answer questions and support the team in day to day operations
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Help the teams identify and resolve hinderances to flow
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Take measurements and create meaningful metrics
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Evolve process and practice according to team needs; in a meaningful way
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Implement Kanban in real world circumstances
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Define and use the full range of techniques
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Deliver a successful Kanban project
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Connect with the Kanban community for the sharing of practical experiences
What the course includes
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High quality instruction from Tom Reynolds a highly experienced trainer who has over 30 years’ experience in software development and many years experience of training Kanban and very importantly implementing Kanban in the real world
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Course materials and for virtual courses access to the our Learning Management System and on-line content created during the course
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Kanban University certificate of course completion
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Fulfilment of the Kanban Management Professional KMP I requirement
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Membership of the Kanban University
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A free electronic copy of David Anderson’s “Kanban: Successful Evolutionary Change for Your Technology Business” book worth £45
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Membership of our alumni community where you can receive help and support from our coaches and fellow alumni
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One hour of personal/life coaching post course worth £250
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Loyalty discount for future courses
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Loyalty discount for personal/life coaching
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14 Category B Professional Development Units (PDUs) can be claimed for this course
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18.5 Continuing Professional Development (CPD) hours and CPD certificate issued by the CPD Standards Office
- 16 Scrum Education Units (SEU’s) can be claimed for this course
What about exams and certifications?
This course has been accredited by David J Anderson (creator of the Kanban method) and the Kanban University. Students taking a Kanban University accredited course will be eligible to become members of the Kanban University. To read about the benefits and learn more, visit the website: Kanban University. Certificates issued by the Kanban University for this course will show that the training was delivered by The Agile Mindset with Tom Reynolds as the trainer.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is useful for anyone who wants to be successful using Kanban within their organisation, or anyone who works with teams utilising Kanban. As such, it will benefit anyone who is involved in using Kanban or considering using Kanban. It will be helpful both to those new to Kanban and those who have explored Kanban but now want to consolidate their knowledge in a practical setting.
In terms of roles, the course is suitable for Product, Project and Programme Managers, Development Team Members (including but not limited to Architects, Designers, Developers, Testers), Business Analysts and Scrum Product Owners and Scrum Masters who want to enhance their Lean / Agile skill set.
Attending the course as a full team offers a real opportunity for the entire team to experience and learn Kanban together and creates an excellent foundation for them to move forward.
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
There are no prerequisites for the course, however students are expected to complete the required pre-course reading.
How should I prepare for this course?
The Kanban University website provides a great deal of useful Kanban resources. Specifically, the following are recommended as introductory material for those new to Kanban: About Kanban
Why choose Beliminal?
Our training has a depth and power that inspires and changes you. Our trainers are some of the most experienced in the world and have rich insights into the changing world of work and a passion for transforming teams and organisations. Our trainers bring your learning alive by – helping you unleash your potential and the potential of those you work with.
In addition, you benefit from the following:
Shorter days enhance your learning experience and increase your knowledge retention
Courses that have been designed using accelerated learning techniques that enhance and speed up the learning process helping you to learn more effectively and retain your knowledge for longer
Delivery of a virtual course designed from the ground up for virtual delivery using best practice tried and tested techniques to provide an engaging and compelling virtual experience
Reduced class size for virtual courses and 18 delegates for in-person courses to ensure our attendees have the highest quality learning experience possible
Highly respected Kanban Trainers with decades of experience delivering high-quality Kanban training and implementing and coaching Kanban in the real world – 5/5 star rating (from Google Reviews)
What topics are covered?
Kanban Introduction
- What is Kanban
- Principles of the Kanban Method
- Service Delivery
- Kanban Core Practices
Identify Work Items
- Demand analysis
- Kanban cards
Value Streams
- What is a value stream
- Mapping the knowledge discovery process through value stream mapping
Kanban Boards
- The relationship between a Kanban Board and the value stream
- Setting up and using a Kanban Board
- Different options for Kanban Boards
- Queues and buffers
Limit Work In Progress (WIP)
- Queuing Theory – Little’s Law
- Why Limit WIP
- Where to Apply WIP Limits
Make Management Policies Explicit
- Kanban Policies
- Classes of Service
- Cost of delay
Measuring and Managing Flow
- Cumulative Flow Diagrams
- How to Measure Lead Time
- How to Measure WIP
- How to Measure Delivery Rate
- How to Measure Cycle Time
- How to Measure Flow
- Control chart
- Lead time distribution chart
Sources of variability
- Sources of dissatisfaction
- The impact of variability
- Techniques and strategies for removing variability
Kanban Cadences
- Kanban Meeting
- Replenishment and commitment
- Delivery planning
- Flow review
Apply your learning
- Team based realistic simulation of a Kanban system in practice
Kanban in your organisation (STATIK)
- The context for change
- The steps required to build a Kanban system
- Apply a Kanban system to your organisation
Course topics
- Strategic Agility & Organisational Alignment
- Designing Organisations for Flow & Collaboration
- Governance & Role Alignment for Strategic Outcomes
- Defining, Measuring & Communicating Value
- Leading Complex Change
- Leadership Behaviours for Autonomy & Accountability
- Mastering Difficult Conversations & Feedback
- Adaptive Leadership Development
- Decision-Making, Delegation & Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Sustaining Momentum Beyond the Course
Why this course?
The way organisations succeed is changing. Disruption, complexity, and speed now define the playing field – and leadership approaches that once worked can quickly become obsolete.
CAL® 2 is designed for leaders ready to move beyond personal leadership skills and take ownership of organisational systems, strategy, and change. You’ll work on real challenges from your own context, gaining the tools and perspectives to:
Break through structural and cultural barriers to agility
Align teams, governance, and metrics to strategic outcomes
Lead transformation in a way that sticks
It’s not just about theory or frameworks – it’s about equipping you to lead meaningful change at scale, with measurable results.
What you'll come away with
In this three-day course, you will learn to lead agile teams and organisations by embracing agile leadership concepts and leveraging agility to drive sustainable improvement in any business.
Across immersive, practice-led sessions In CAL® 2 you will:
Translate mission, vision, and values into executable organisational strategy
Diagnose and redesign structures for flow, collaboration, and value
Align roles, teams, and governance to strategic outcomes
Define and measure value using meaningful metrics
Lead complex change initiatives and navigate resistance
Strengthen leadership behaviours that enable autonomy and accountability
Manage difficult conversations and give/receive actionable feedback
Create an adaptive leadership development plan for long-term growth
Improve decision-making, delegation, and cross-functional collaboration
Build momentum beyond the course with peer learning and practice
This training will challenge and grow your perspective on organisational culture, employees, and what it means to be a leader.
What the course includes
High-quality instruction from our Certified Scrum Alliance Trainers®, who have many years of leadership and Agile Coaching experience in organisations
One free coaching session to reflect on your practice worth £250
Course materials
For virtual courses, access to the Beliminal Learning Management System and online content created during the course
Certified Agile Leader® 2 certification on successful completion
2 years’ membership of the Scrum Alliance worth $100
Membership of our Beliminal alumni community where you can receive help and support from the Beliminal coaches and fellow alumni
Access to exclusive resources
Loyalty discount for future courses
Loyalty discount for personal/life coaching
16 Category B Professional Development Units (PDUs) can be claimed for this course
What about exams and certifications?
There are no exams for this course, although you will be expected to attend the full programme. Upon completing the programme, you will receive a Certified Agile Leader® 2 certification from the Scrum Alliance – the leading agile certification body.
Who is this course suitable for?
This course is suitable for anyone wishing to enhance their leadership skills, whether they are already in a leadership role or simply want to get prepared for the future. This course typically attracts:
Leaders, Managers, Senior directors, C-suite executives, Scrum masters, Coaches and Consultants
Are there any prerequisites for this course?
You will already be a Scrum Alliance Certified Agile Leader® 1 (CAL® 1).
