What does AKT mean in UNCLASSIFIED

An AKT stands for Accredited Kanban Trainer. They are professionals who teach and certify people in the Kanban Methodology, a widely used framework for operational excellence and business agility.

To become accredited as an AKT you must receive your certification from the Lean Kanban University, complete their required training, and pass their assessment exams.

The Lean Kanban University (LKU) is the official certification body for teaching and practicing the Kanban Method. It was founded by one of the method's authors, David J Anderson.

Individuals who have managerial or organizational responsibility in applying the Kanban Methodology would benefit from attending an AKT course. This includes project managers, supervisors, senior leaders, consultants, coaches and product owners.

Common topics covered by an Akt course include basics of workflow management, classifications of work such as customer requests or technical debt items, collaboration principles, improvement strategies such as Kaizen events or flow reviews and agile software development frameworks like Scrum or XP.

In most cases individuals can expect to receive their Akt certification within 6 – 8 weeks of beginning their training course with LKU. This process includes attending courses and webinars presented by instructors approved by the university as well as taking assessments to demonstrate proficiency in using the method’s tools and techniques.

An individual wishing to become certified as an Akt trainer must hold a minimum of two years experience in leading teams that use improved workflow methods such as Agile or Scrum methodology; at least one year experience working with colleagues on day-to-day issues while using Kanban techniques; be able to demonstrate how they use Continuous Improvement processes during their daily practice; exhibit excellent communication skills when teaching classes; maintain appropriate professional credentials like PMP or CSPO certifications; stay up to date with latest industry trends related to Agile methods and have a solid comprehension of managing projects through multiple initiatives.

Yes. The fee for becoming a certified aktonneur varies depending on which track you choose but typically ranges between €600 - €1000 including enrollment fees for completing training courses offered by Lean Kanban University.

While being certified as an Akt establishes professional credibility that may result in more job offers or consulting engagements than those without it there is no guarantee that any particular opportunity will arise solely because you have achieved this certification status.