KANBAN CERTIFICATION
ESSENTIALS LEVEL
PRACTICE EXAM
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ABOUT THE CERTIFICATION
The AES Kanban Essentials certification recognizes solid knowledge of the 6 general practices and the core principles focused on visualizing the flow, managing work in progress (WIP) and delivering value continuously.
It also ensures a practical understanding of the key roles, events and metrics of the Kanban system, so that the professional has the skills needed to collaborate effectively in a pull system and take an active part in the evolutionary improvement of processes in any Kanban environment.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE
Knowledge and understanding of the Kanban Principles and Practices:
- Visualize the workflow: Creating and managing the Kanban board.
- Limit work in progress (WIP): Setting limits to avoid overload.
- Manage flow: Identifying bottlenecks and blockers.
- Make policies explicit: Defining clear rules (DoD, entry criteria).
- Implement feedback loops: Taking part in meetings (Kanban Meeting).
- Improve collaboratively: Evolving the system based on the scientific method.
Basic knowledge of the operational elements of a Kanban system:
- Roles and responsibilities: Understanding roles such as the Service Delivery Manager or the Service Request Manager.
- Flow metrics: Basic understanding of Lead Time, Cycle Time and Throughput.
- Pull vs. push systems: Telling demand-driven management apart from traditional work assignment.
- Classes of service: Prioritizing tasks according to their urgency and impact.
CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Pass the AES Kanban Essentials certification exam.
EXAM DETAILS
ACCREDITATION
- Certificate validity: Two years (subject to specific renewal conditions).
- Accreditation: Official digital badge (shareable on professional networks such as LinkedIn).
- Inclusion in the directory of certified professionals.
PRICING
- Exam fees: €150.00 VAT included
- Renewal fees: €75.00 VAT included
PRACTICE EXAM
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