Kanban Manager with AI Certified (KMC)

The Kanban Manager with AI Certified (KMC) course is designed for professionals who want to lead, manage, and scale Kanban implementations across teams and organizations. The course provides in-depth knowledge of Kanban principles, roles, artifacts, metrics, and cadences, with a strong focus on leadership, governance, and performance management.

This certification equips participants with practical skills to design, optimize, and govern Kanban systems that align with business objectives, improve collaboration, and deliver measurable results. Courseware and exam preparation tools are provided online through Kanbanstudy. The certification exam is conducted online and is unproctored.

The course is delivered through classroom, virtual, or e-learning formats by Kanbanstudy Approved Training Partners. All trainers are accredited and experienced. The certification exam fee is included, and successful participants are awarded the Kanban Manager with AI Certified credential.

Course Objectives
The course aims to:

• Build a strong foundation in Kanban management principles for leading empirical, iterative, and flow-based work

• Design, optimize, and govern Kanban workflows for transparency and predictable delivery

• Manage Kanban roles and responsibilities with a leadership focus on coordination, facilitation, and prioritization

• Use Kanban metrics and reports to evaluate performance, identify bottlenecks, and support data-driven decisions

• Strengthen collaboration through Kanban cadences, feedback loops, and digital tools

• Set up and scale Kanban implementations using structured workflows, policies, KPIs, and AI-enabled platforms

• Execute and continuously improve Kanban practices through retrospectives and adaptive leadership

• Prepare confidently for the KMC certification exam by mastering KBOK concepts, artifacts, metrics, and workflows

Audience Profile

This certification is suitable for professionals looking to lead and manage Kanban teams, including those responsible for workflow optimization, performance tracking, Lean Kanban practices, and aligning Kanban initiatives with business objectives such as OKRs.

Prerequisites

There are no formal prerequisites for this certification. However, completing the Kanban Essentials with AI Certified credential is recommended before pursuing the Kanban Manager with AI Certified certification. Attendance at a KMC classroom training delivered by a Kanbanstudy Approved Training Partner is strongly encouraged.

What Is Included

• High-quality video lessons, study guides, chapter tests, and a case study

• Hands-on training using role-plays and real-world scenarios

• Certification exam included in the course fee

• Complimentary copy of the KBOK Guide

Examination Format

• Multiple-choice questions

• 100 questions per exam

• One mark awarded for each correct answer

• No negative marking

• 120-minute duration

• Online and unproctored

Course Outcomes

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Foundations of Kanban

• Explain the origin and evolution of Kanban and identify where it is most effectively applied

• Articulate the benefits of Kanban in improving transparency, efficiency, predictability, and collaboration

• Distinguish the KBOK Guide from other Kanban bodies of knowledge and explain its structure and purpose

Applying Kanban Principles

• Apply empirical process control, iterative development, and incremental evolution to workflow management

• Use value-based prioritization, self-organization, and visualization to improve flow and clarity

• Evaluate the role of collaborative leadership in decision-making and continuous improvement

Kanban Roles and Artifacts

• Define responsibilities of Product Owner, Kanban Manager, team members, and stakeholders

• Translate Kanban roles into digital Kanban tools or SaaS platforms

• Create and manage Kanban artifacts including tasks, task groups, workflows, backlogs, and boards

Metrics, Cadences, and Collaboration

• Interpret key Kanban metrics such as cycle time, lead time, throughput, and WIP

• Use Kanban reports to monitor performance and identify bottlenecks

• Facilitate Kanban cadences including planning, stand-ups, reviews, retrospectives, and risk reviews

Setup, Planning, Execution, and Improvement

• Set up a Kanban implementation by forming teams, optimizing workflows, and defining metrics

• Create a complete Kanban plan aligned with organizational goals and stakeholder needs

• Execute Kanban processes to deliver work efficiently and transparently

• Enhance Kanban performance through structured retrospectives and continuous improvement

Course Methodology

The course follows a highly engaging and practice-driven approach. Participants actively work through concepts and apply learning through a comprehensive case study that simulates real-world product and workflow management using the Kanban framework.

Course Outline

Introduction to Kanban

Key Topics

• Kanban origin and application areas

• Benefits of Kanban

• Why use the KBOK Guide compared to other Kanban references

• Purpose and framework of the KBOK Guide

Introduction to Kanban Principles

Key Topics

• Empirical process control

• Iterative or incremental development

• Collaborative leadership

• Value-based prioritization

• Self-organization

• Visualization

Kanban Roles and Artifacts

Key Topics

• Kanban team roles including Product Owner, Kanban Manager, team members, and stakeholders

• Roles in digital Kanban tools or SaaS platforms

• Kanban artifacts such as tasks, workflows, backlogs, and boards

Kanban Metrics and Reports

Key Topics

• Key Kanban metrics

• Kanban performance reports

Kanban Cadences and Collaboration

Key Topics

• Planning and replenishment meetings

• Daily stand-ups and work item reviews

• Retrospectives and risk or issue reviews

• Forms, escalations, reports, and IT-enabled collaboration

Set Up Kanban Implementation

Form Kanban Team

• Inputs, tools, and outputs for team formation

Optimize Workflows

• Inputs, tools, and outputs for workflow optimization

Plan

Form Kanban Team

• Planning inputs, tools, and outputs

Optimize Workflows and Determine Stakeholders

• Planning inputs, tools, and outputs

Execute

Get Work Done

• Execution inputs, tools, and outputs

Enhance

Retrospect and Improve

• Improvement inputs, tools, and outputs

About Kanbanstudy

Who We Are

Kanbanstudy is a brand of VMEdu Inc., a global leader in professional training and certification. VMEdu has trained millions of professionals across thousands of organizations in more than 150 countries.

Kanbanstudy is the global accreditation body for Kanban certifications and the author of the KBOK Guide, a comprehensive framework for implementing Kanban in business workflow management.

Key Kanbanstudy Certifications

• Kanban Essentials with AI Certified

• Kanban Professional with AI Certified

• Kanban Manager with AI Certified

• Kanban Product Owner with AI Certified

• Kanban with Scrum, DevOps, and OKR Certified

Kanbanstudy Certification Hierarchy

Kanbanstudy-certified professionals help organizations optimize workflow management, improve delivery speed, and increase return on investment. While most certifications do not require mandatory prerequisites, following the recommended certification hierarchy supports logical progression and long-term success.