About the Certification
Overview
As a certified Kanban Project, Program, and Portfolio Management (KPPM) Foundation Practitioner, you are already familiar with the core principles, practices and techniques need to work effectively as a Kanban Practitioner within Project, Program and Portfolio Management. You have a a clear understanding of how KPPM serves as an organisation evolutionary model.
The next step in your KPPM journey is distinguishing yourself as a more experienced KPPM Profession by obtaining the Kanban Project, Program and Portfolio Management - Team Focused Certification and learning the next-level skills and techniques necessary to apply KPPM at a team level.
Benefits
Advance your career with a globally recognised Kanban certification.
Apply Kanban Project, Program and Portfolio Management at a team-level
Become a more knowledge Kanban practitioner by deepening your understanding Kanban Project, Program and Portfolio Management as an organisational evolutionary model
Learn to facilitate better dialogue and increase engagement within your teams
Gain access to a network of Kanban practitioners and experts for ongoing support and collaboration
Learning Outcomes
Visualise
Visualise teamwork, priorities and policies, including WIP limits, on a team kanban board
Visualised project deliverables, important dates, milestones and iterations
Visualise multiple projects' status on a simple program board
Implement Feedback Loops
Conduct Team Kanban Meeting
Conduct Team Replenishment meeting
Conduct Team Retrospective meeting
Make Policies Explicit
Define per-person or team WIP limits to ensure focused work
Define initial team policies
Define initial project management policies
Manage Floe
Manage team tasks collaboratively applying the agreed policies
What is the Program Schedule?
People want to know apply Kanban Project, Program and Portfolio Management at a team level but do not have the experience, skills and time to spend 16 hours straight (or more!) in a classroom. If that's your situation, this rolling mentoring program could be for you. You can join anytime and gain certification as needed as it is rolling.
The certification program can be completed in as little as 4 weeks or up to 6 months—you decide, working at your own sustainable pace. You're in control!
By being empowered to learn in your way and during your work as a Kanban practitioner, you can enjoy the freedom of getting certified when it's convenient and works for you.
When do we meet?
We meet every two weeks on Wednesdays between 5 pm and 6 pm UK time. Between sessions, the group uses online chat to stay focused and often arranges additional sessions with each other to accelerate their certification.
Learn by Doing!
Our program focuses on experiential learning, allowing you to apply new techniques and strategies directly in your work environment.
Regular mentoring sessions with experienced industry experts provide actionable insights, ensuring you gain practical, real-world knowledge.
All our educators coach in the field more than they train. We are on the journey with you.
Validation
During your first mentoring session, we will discuss the required self-learning log, review expectations and agree on what outcomes you desire from gaining the certification.
You can then attend a combination of community events, peer events, workshops, conferences, and mentoring sessions while working individually to complete the validation log (a brief record of your learnings). We will provide the template log (small file) for you.
Once the self-learning log is complete and checked by a peer, we will spend some time with you, reflecting on the difference the program has made to you. We will do this by reflecting on the updated agile coaching growth wheel and the agreed outcomes.
You MUST attend at least FOUR mentoring sessions and ONE 1-to-1 coaching session to validate your competency against the program learning objectives.
Is This Certification Right For You?
This certification is suitable for professionals across all industries who want to improve service delivery and deliver more often with higher quality for organisations operating in a project, program. Also, for people want to know apply Kanban Project, Program and Portfolio Management at a team level but do not have the experience, skills and time to spend 16 hours straight (or more!) in a classroom. This certification is relevant to everyone involved in project, program and portfolio management including:
Project Managers
Program Managers
Portfolio Managers
Senior Managers
Project team members
Developers
Scrum Masters
Flow Managers
Delivery Managers
Demand Managers
Product Owners
Consultants and Agile / Kanban coaches
Entrepreneurs
HR, People, Learning and Development departments
Pre-Requisites
KPPM Personal-Focused Certification
Completion Requirement
Completed all learning objectives for KPPM Team-Focused Certification
Have at least 6 months of applying Kanban at project level
Attended 4 mentoring sessions
Attended 1 1-to-1 coaching session
Passed final review session
What Will You Receive?
GET CERTIFIED!
Earn your credentials in Kanban Project, Program and Portfolio Management
STAY SHARP!
Attend professional Kanban workshops and seminars
SAVE MONEY!
The certification includes 1 free coaching session, saving you over £200. Plus, our rolling mentorship format means you can grow at your pace without taking costly time off work or travel.
COMMUNITY!
Join the FREE ITyDATA Slack Channel and Meetup for ongoing support.
Your Instructor
Brian Chung

Brain Chung is a highly skilled and certified Professional Kanban instructor known for his clear, practical, and insightful teaching style. With deep expertise in Agile, Lean, and flow-based approaches, he excels at helping individuals and teams improve delivery through Kanban principles. Brain combines real-world experience with a passion for continuous improvement, making his sessions engaging and applicable. He emphasizes visualizing work, limiting WIP, and managing flow to enhance team performance. His approachable demeanor and strong facilitation skills create a dynamic learning environment where participants gain confidence in applying Kanban at all levels—from team operations to strategic portfolio management.