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Professional Scrum with Kanban

Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK)

Professional Scrum with Kanban (PSK) will teach you to use Kanban practices within Scrum, such as limiting work in progress and visualization.
 
Combining Kanban with your Scrum practice doesn’t involve replacing events, accountabilities, or artifacts. It’s about integrating Kanban’s complementary tools to help your Scrum Team achieve better outcomes by improving the flow of work.

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The Professional Scrum with Kanban course lets students experience the power of key Kanban concepts, like limiting work in progress. It has an exercise-first approach. Participants experience vital concepts in a way designed to deliver knowledge and insights about applying the concepts in the real world. Participants are encouraged to engage in conversations to deepen their understanding of key Scrum and Kanban concepts.
 

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For years, Scrum has been the most popular Agile framework. But starting in 2022, we saw a remarkable increase in the number of teams using Scrum and Kanban together.  So why are Scrum teams increasingly adding Kanban to the mix?

I think it’s because Scrum and Kanban offer the best of both worlds. Scrum offers a framework for people to collaborate to deliver value. It provides just enough structure  – but not too much. Teams reduce time spent in meetings and maximize the time spent delivering value.

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Kanban practices dramatically affect teams' power to deliver value. When teams limit the number of things they work on, they reduce context switching and deliver value sooner. Since the # 1 reason most organizations switch to Agile is to deliver value sooner, this is really important.
 

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The idea of limiting WIP might sound counterintuitive at first. After all, wouldn't juggling multiple tasks simultaneously lead to faster completion? Wouldn’t ensuring everyone is busy be the best way to deliver value? Surprisingly, the opposite holds true. Multi-tasking is a myth. By limiting the number of active tasks, Scrum teams can create a higher degree of focus. Tasks are completed more quickly, with less time wasted on context-switching.

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A team with a limited number of active tasks is better able to focus on completing the tasks in progress. This increases the quality of work and minimizes errors caused by the stress and confusion of a high amount of work in progress.

Mary took into consideration all participants opinions and questions.

The class was informative, and the instructor knew the material. Mary took into consideration all participants opinions and questions. The class not only reviewed Scrum but incorporated aspects of Kanban and when these aspects should be used. I learned about different charts that can be used to explain to leadership how the Agile team works and why it is advantageous to use Scrum with Kanban. - Anthony.

Frequently asked questions

  • Do you need to know Scrum to take this class?
    Not at all. This class is valuable for those who are completely new to Scrum as well as those who have been using Scrum but have had no formal training.
  • Will I get a certification?
    After participating in the Applying Professional Scrum course, you will receive a free chance to earn the Professional Scrum Master (PSM) certification. This is a globally recognized certification backed by Scrum.org.
  • What does the APS certification exam look like?
    The certification exam has 80 questions. Participants have 60 minutes to complete it. There will be a mix of easier and more difficult questions; many will go fast, while some will require additional thought. A passing score of 85% is required to achieve the PSM certification. The exam is online only, so there is no need to go to a testing center. The format for the PSM certification exam is multiple-choice questions and a few True / False questions.
  • What are the prerequisites for taking the Applying Professional Scrum class?
    None. It can be helpful to review the Scrum Guide before taking the class. The Scrum Guide is available at www.ScrumGuides.org.
  • How long is the APS course?
    The APS course from Scrum.org is usually scheduled for two days, each including about eight hours of instruction. Rebel Scrum offers more flexible options, including an opportunity to take the class in four half-days instead of two full days. You may schedule a private course for your organization, or you can sign up for any of our public classes.
  • Can I attend the APS class remotely, or is it only available in person?
    The APS class is available in person and online, allowing participants to choose the format that best suits their needs. Organizations may contact Rebel Scrum to schedule a private course.
  • What is your largest class size capability?
    Need to train a large number of people? No problem! From 5 to 5,000 participants, we can work with you to get you the training you need.

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