Applying Professional Kanban Course taught by Agile-ity Inc.
Applying Metrics for Predictability will give you the tools you need to answer those questions predictably. In this course, attendees will learn what metrics are necessary for accurate forecasting, how to visualize those metrics in appropriate analytics, how to use those analytics to make reliable forecasts and understand risk, and, finally, how to make meaningful interventions for overall process improvement.
Course Description
“When will it be done?” “How many items will I get in the next release?” “When will all of the items in the backlog be completed?”
AMP is the only Agile Metrics class in the industry that will teach you how to identify when work will be done and how to forecast work that is in flight continuously. Predict delivery and deliver on time.
Target Audience
Who should attend?
The Applying Metrics for Predictability course is for anyone who may be asked, “When Will It Be Done?” or had to estimate when a User Story, Epic, Feature, or Project will be delivered. This includes executives, managers, product owners, or team members who want better transparency into the health and performance of their process.
Course Outline
Topics
- Flow Metrics: WIP, Cycle Time and Throughput
- Understanding Little’s Law
- Flow Analytics: Cumulative Flow Diagrams (CFDs), Scatterplots and Histograms
- Forecasting using Monte Carlo Simulation
- Quantifying Risk and Risk Management
- How to Get Started: What data to collect, how to mine your data, and how much data you need to begin
Learning Outcomes
After attending the course, learners will be able to:
- Define metrics required for predictability
- Create accurate forecasts for single items
- Create accurate forecasts for multiple items (features, epics, etc.)
- Know how to use flow metrics and analytics to achieve a stable process
Following the course, Students:
Validated Learning
- After taking the course, you will have an opportunity to validate that you understand core Kanban topics.
- We will invite you to take an online assessment that evaluates your understanding
- Upon completion of the assessment, you will receive feedback that guides areas to improve.
Outcome
In this class, you will learn the basic principles of flow and how to use them to make your team process more efficient, predictable, and effective. With an emphasis on the practical application of concepts, this course includes many hands-on exercises that will lead you through setting up and operating a Kanban system for continuous value delivery and improvement.
Assessment and Certification
The Professional Applied Metrics (PAM) assessment is available to anyone who wishes to validate their depth of knowledge of flow metrics for predictability. Those who pass the assessment will receive the industry-recognized PAM Certification to demonstrate their knowledge of probabilistic forecasting
Assessment Profile
Number of Questions – 45
Time Limit – 45 minutes
Passing Score – 85%
