Kanban University Training and Credential Path

Kanban University Training And Credential Path

Kanban University Development Path with TKP leading to KMP leading to KCP badges and overview text

Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP)

The Team Kanban Practitioner (TKP) credential is granted upon the completion of the Team Kanban Practitioner class. It is designed to introduce the principles of Kanban for a team to get started or for the complete team to get the appropriate exposure to be effective within a Kanban system. The TKP is not required for other credentials, however many people new to Kanban may find TKP to be the best entry point.

Kanban Management Professional (KMP)

The Kanban Management Professional (KMP) credential is granted upon the completion of two classes, Kanban System Design, which teaches the basics of Kanban, flow, and how to design a Kanban system and then, either Kanban Systems Improvement, which teaches how to evolve, improve, and scale a Kanban system, or Kanban for Design and Innovation.

KMPs should be able to design a Kanban system, and evolve and scale it beyond a single team.

Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP)

The Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP) credential is available for application upon the completion of two classes, the Kanban Maturity Model and the Kanban Coaching classes. In addition, the individual must have met the KMP credential requirements.

The KCP is an advanced-level credential. Effective June 1, 2023, credential candidates must successfully pass the Kanban Coaching Professional exam with a 75% passing score (a credential fee is payable in order to receive the KCP credential after passing the exam). Successfully passing the exam and becoming a KCP demonstrates not only full and comprehensive mastery of the Kanban Maturity Model and Kanban Coaching curriculum but also the skill to lead and evolve an organization to higher levels of maturity. The public will be able to clearly recognize a KCP as an expert in their field and trust that they hold a specific set of effective coaching tools that lead to better business outcomes.