SBK - Scrum Better With Kanban
Improve your Scrum by adding the practices and evolutionary change approach from the Kanban Method. Scrum Better with Kanban can help you enhance your Scrum by introducing proven Kanban practices, principles, and applying evolutionary change management.
Description
Scrum Better with Kanban — Live Online Dual Certification Training
One intensive day. Two recognised credentials. Practical tools you can use the very next Sprint.
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Format: Live online via Zoom + Mural, fully interactive Duration: 1 day (9:00–17:00 GMT, 1 hour lunch) |
Exam: None — certification via full attendance Class size: Maximum 12 participants |
Prerequisites: You should be familiar with the Scrum Framework and have applied it at least once in your organisation. Reading the latest Scrum Guide beforehand is excellent preparation — it’s free online. A Scrum certification is not required. No previous Kanban training or experience is needed.
Improve your Scrum by adding the practices and evolutionary change approach from the Kanban Method. Scrum Better with Kanban captures the lessons learned from Scrum teams that have successfully evolved their way of working — and gives you a proven approach to introducing changes that deliver real results for your team and organisation.
This hands-on one-day workshop is dual-certified by both Scrum Alliance and Kanban University — one of the first courses of its kind. Each attendee receives credentials from both organisations, plus a one-month full-access trial of Kanban+, including the latest books and artefacts.
Competitors list this course at £545 and offer it at an “early bird” price of £495, a price-ladder tactic designed to make you feel you’ve saved money. Our price is an honest £495 standard rate. At that price, the question isn’t whether to attend, it’s who delivers it best.
Why the “Kanban Queen” Makes the Difference
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Most SBK trainers are certified to deliver this course. Helen Meek has spent 13+ years actually applying Kanban inside real organisations — 60+ of them, including ASOS, Merck, and Cambridge University Press. That’s the difference between being taught the framework and being taught by someone who’s used it to fix the exact problems your team is facing right now. |
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Unplanned work is the number one pain point for Scrum teams. Most SBK courses teach you the six practices of Kanban. Ours goes further — directly addressing how to manage the unexpected without derailing your Sprint, how to use Kanban metrics where story points fail, and how to make sustainable, low-disruption changes that actually stick. |
What Will You Receive?
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Two Credentials from Two AccreditorsThe Scrum Kanban Practitioner credential from Kanban University and the Scrum Better with Kanban microcredential from Scrum Alliance — a certificate from both organisations, earned in a single day. |
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Practical Tools You Can Use the Next SprintHands-on Kanban practices for improving flow, managing unplanned work, and using data to make better decisions — all applied to Scrum. Not theory; tools you can implement immediately. |
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One Month of Kanban+ AccessA one-month full access trial to Kanban+ — the curated library of the latest Kanban books, artefacts, and resources from Kanban University. Targeted, high-quality reference material, not an overwhelming catalogue. |
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Free 30-Minute Coaching Session with HelenA complimentary 30-minute one-on-one coaching session with Helen after the course — use it to work through how to apply what you’ve learned in your specific team and organisational context. |
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Included: A Free 30-Minute Coaching Session with Helen
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Every booking includes a complimentary 30-minute one-on-one session with Helen after the course. This is where the learning gets personal — bringing the tools you’ve just practised directly to your specific team, workflow, and organisational context. Apply the Kanban practices to your actual board and Sprint setup with expert guidance on where to start. Get tailored advice on the specific flow problems and unplanned work patterns that are holding your team back. |
How Does the Online SBK Course Work?
One Intensive Day — Hands-On ThroughoutDelivered via Zoom and Mural, this is a fully interactive workshop mixing exercises with instructor-led discussion. With a maximum of 12 participants, every exercise generates genuine discussion from your real-world context — not a lecture with a chat box. You’ll stay focused and energised with regular breaks and an hour for lunch. |
No Exam — Dual Certification Through Full ParticipationThere is no written exam. Full attendance throughout the day is required and is a condition of earning both credentials. Upon completion you’ll receive the Scrum Kanban Practitioner credential from Kanban University and the Scrum Better with Kanban microcredential from Scrum Alliance — two certificates from two accreditors, earned in one day. |
Your Questions Answered — GuaranteedAsk any Kanban, Scrum, or flow question during the course — Helen guarantees you’ll get answers grounded in real-world experience, not just the framework. If she can’t answer all your questions, she’ll follow up after the course. Or refund your money. |
Who Is This Course For?
This course is for anyone who works in or around a Scrum team — not just Scrum practitioners. Whether you’re a project manager, team lead, or individual contributor, Scrum Better with Kanban gives you practical tools to improve flow, boost predictability, and reduce risk.
Scrum Masters and Product Owners — wanting to improve flow, predictability, and Sprint health.
Scrum and Agile practitioners — looking to deepen their delivery toolkit with Kanban practices.
Team Leads and Managers — seeking low-disruption, evolutionary ways to improve their teams.
Project and Product Managers — needing better visibility and delivery confidence.
Agile Coaches — expanding their practice with Kanban tools and frameworks.
What You’ll Cover
This workshop is hands-on, mixing exercises with instructor-led discussion. You’ll learn the 6 practices of Kanban, discover how to identify challenges in your Scrum process, and leave with a method for developing, testing, and applying solutions grounded in Kanban principles.
The Kanban Method
What is the Kanban Method — An introduction to the method and its foundations.
The 6 Kanban Practices:
Visualise — Show work and its flow.
Limit Work in Progress — Stop starting, start finishing.
Manage Flow — Identify and address what’s blocking work.
Make Policies Explicit — Agreed, visible policies for everyone involved.
Establish Feedback Loops — The right cadence to provide guidance.
Improve Collaboratively, Evolve Experimentally — Using the scientific method.
How we think about our work — Work items, work item types, and workflow.
Scrum Better with Kanban
Unplanned work — Managing the unexpected without derailing your Sprint.
Estimation challenges — How Kanban metrics can help where story points fall short.
Lead time and lead time distributions — Understanding how long things really take.
Control/Run charts — Visualising and acting on flow data.
Dependencies — Identifying and managing cross-team blockers.
Discovery, Dormancy, and Cadences — Tackling the hidden obstacles in your workflow.
Understanding Change
Three change management principles — The foundation of sustainable improvement.
Using evolutionary change — the problem — Diagnosing what’s actually holding your team back.
Using evolutionary change — ideas for solutions — Developing and testing changes grounded in Kanban principles.
Your Trainer: Helen Meek — The Kanban Queen
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ICF-PCC · Certified Enterprise Coach (CEC) · Certified Team Coach (CTC) · Certified Scrum Alliance Trainer (CSAT) · Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT) · Accredited Kanban Trainer the Trainer · Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP) · 18 years experience Helen is an Accredited Kanban Trainer (AKT) and Kanban Coaching Professional (KCP) with 13+ years applying Kanban inside real organisations. She has worked with teams across 60+ organisations — including ASOS, Merck, and Cambridge University Press — not as a consultant parachuted in to teach a framework, but as a practitioner who has sat with those teams and solved the same problems you’re facing. If you want a course that’s engaging, practical, and led by someone who’s genuinely been in the trenches — this is it. The “Kanban Queen” title isn’t just branding; it reflects 13+ years of earned, applied expertise that no certification alone can replicate. |
Benefits of Training with Agile Affinity
Get Dual CertifiedEarn both the Scrum Kanban Practitioner and Scrum Better with Kanban credentials — from Kanban University and Scrum Alliance respectively — in a single day. |
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 Join the CommunityAccess the Agile Affinity Discord and Scrum Event — the largest Scrum Alliance meetup in Europe — plus the Kanban Coaching Exchange for ongoing peer support. |
Free Coaching SessionEvery booking includes a 30-minute one-on-one session with Helen to apply what you’ve learned to your specific team and workflow. |
Agile Affinity is a UK-based boutique agile coaching and training consultancy, established in 2019. We certify over 750 practitioners per year across Scrum Alliance and ICAgile programmes and run some of the UK’s most active agile communities — including Scrum Event (the largest Scrum Alliance meetup in Europe), the Kanban Coaching Exchange, the Agile Coaching Exchange, and Agile Coach Camp UK. Rated 4.9 out of 5 from 48+ verified Google Reviews. When you train with us, you’re joining a community of practitioners — not just attending a course.
Your Investment
£495 + VAT
Outside the UK? €570 or $650 USD — no VAT.
Your place includes a full day of hands-on training, dual credentials from Scrum Alliance and Kanban University, a one-month Kanban+ access trial, and a complimentary 30-minute follow-up coaching session with Helen.
Select a date above to register.
Money-back guarantee: We offer a full refund at any time before your credentials are issued — no questions asked.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the prerequisites?
You should be familiar with the Scrum Framework and have applied it at least once within your organisation. Reading the latest Scrum Guide before attending is excellent preparation — it’s free online. A Scrum certification is not mandatory. No previous Kanban training or experience is required. Full attendance throughout the day is required for certification.
Is there an exam, and what credentials will I earn?
No exam. Upon successful completion you’ll earn both the Scrum Kanban Practitioner credential from Kanban University and the Scrum Better with Kanban microcredential from Scrum Alliance. You’ll receive a certificate from both organisations.
How should I prepare?
Read the latest Scrum Guide before attending — it’s free at scrumguides.org and takes about 20 minutes. Come with a real challenge or pain point from your current team if you have one; the workshop is more valuable when you can apply the tools to a real context.
How many people will be on the course?
We run this course with a maximum of 12 participants. That keeps the workshop genuinely interactive — not a lecture with a chat box. You’ll have real access to Helen throughout the day.
Are sessions recorded?
No — sessions are not recorded. Full attendance on the day is required and is a condition of earning your credentials.
What software do I need?
You’ll need the latest Zoom desktop application (not the web or mobile version) and a browser for Mural. A stable internet connection, working webcam, and microphone are required. Cameras must stay on during the course.
What if I need to cancel or reschedule?
You can cancel or reschedule at any time. If you need to move to a different date or want a refund before your credentials are issued, just get in touch at talk@agileaffinity.com.
What’s included after the course?
Your place includes a one-month full access trial to Kanban+ (the curated Kanban University library of books and resources), plus a complimentary 30-minute one-on-one coaching session with Helen. Use it to work through how to apply what you’ve learned in your specific team context.
Can my employer pay, or can I get an invoice?
Yes. Select “Pay by Bank Transfer” at checkout and an invoice will be generated automatically. Payment must be received before joining instructions are sent. For larger corporate bookings or bespoke requirements, please contact us at talk@agileaffinity.com.
What if I have another question?
We’re happy to help. Email us at talk@agileaffinity.com and we’ll get back to you quickly.
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