What is Kanban?
Kanban is a method that supports individuals and value-creation networks through systems that focus on the value stream, are sustainable, and evolve to improve.
Enabling more effective management of any knowledge work, Kanban helps make the workflow, tasks, bottlenecks, risks, and impediments visible, contributing to the optimization of processes.
Tasks are executed on the Kanban board, creating a focus for predictable, continuous, and rapid delivery through limiting work-in-progress.
Kanban systems enhance organizational business agility, designed for each level (individual, team, portfolio, strategy, etc.) and tailored to specific needs. Collaboration, including the customer of the created value, improves, and product/service delivery becomes more stable and sustainable, leading to increased customer satisfaction.
Upcoming Kanban Trainings
Kanban Trainings
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Product Owner / Scrum Master / Kanban Master / Agile Leaders / Agile Coach
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Product Owner / Scrum Master / Kanban Master / Agile Leaders / Agile Coach
Kanban Certifications
Our Kanban training programs are completed with Kanban University, Scrum.org, or ACM certifications.
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Kanban University
- Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP)
- Kanban Management Professional (KSD & KSI)
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Scrum.org
- Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK)
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ACM
- Gamified Kanban Training (GKT)
- Agile & Scrum Discovery Workshop
If Kanban is still new to you, you can join our foundational-level training programs and explore our advanced-level training programs to assist you in becoming a Kanban expert.
Meet Our Kanban Instructors!
Ahmet Özcan
Accredited Kanban Trainer
Murat Yurdakul
Accredited Kanban Trainer
Tolga Kombak
Professional Scrum Trainer
Frequently Asked Questions
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Are there certified training programs related to the Kanban Method?
Kanban University develops certified Kanban training programs delivered by globally accredited Kanban Trainers (AKTs). Numerous certified training programs are available for Team Members, Agile Coaches, and Managers.
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Is the Kanban method the most effective for teams?
The Kanban method can assist teams in achieving greater sustainability and reliability in their practical applications. However, it provides broader benefits when applied to all services, products, departments, and even the entire organization.
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Where is the best starting point to become an expert in Kanban and begin the learning journey?
To become an expert in Kanban, starting with the Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP) training is always a good idea. There are no prerequisites for this training. To advance to Kanban Management Improvement, it is necessary to consecutively complete the Kanban System Design (KSD) and Kanban System Improvement (KSI) trainings.
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I've heard Kanban referred to as a framework or process; is this correct?
Frameworks are descriptions of new processes you should follow. While frameworks can be appealing as they eliminate the guesswork when designing a new process, they may lead to significant organizational disruptions, risks, and costs without necessarily solving your business problems. The Kanban method does not dictate a specific process for you to follow; therefore, it is not a framework. Instead, it is a management method that provides tools to solve your particular problems and improve your existing process.
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Should we stop using Scrum now?
No. The Kanban method is not a framework and does not compete with Scrum or any other Agile framework or process. Whether Scrum, Waterfall or something entirely different, its principles are "Start With What You Do Now." It respects your current strategy and provides additional tools to improve and evolve your existing process over time.
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We don't need continuous delivery; we release every 2 weeks/2 months/2 years. Is Kanban suitable for us?
The Kanban method does not mandate continuous delivery; you can make deliveries at a suitable pace for your organization. However, it will help uncover the appropriate delivery tempo for your business and allow adjustments to support it.
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Do we need a "Kanban Board" to implement the Kanban method?
The Kanban method is primarily used in knowledge work where the work is abstract or "invisible." It introduces the concept of a board to make this work visible and provides a platform to manage it. A traditional board is not always necessary and may sometimes be inappropriate.
Why ACM?
As ACM Agile, we collaborate with leading organizations worldwide in the field. With 16 years of experience and collaboration with over 800 organizations and more than 20,000 professionals, we share our expertise with you. As the most experienced and extensive consulting team in Turkey and the region, we contribute to the widespread adoption of agility.