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KMP 1, KMP-I, and Kanban System Design are often used as if they were three separate qualifications. In current buyer conversations, KMP 1 usually refers to the Kanban System Design course that begins the Kanban Management Professional journey. The full KMP credential requires another qualifying course.
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| Name seen online | What it usually refers to | What to verify |
|---|---|---|
| KMP 1 / KMP-I | Common market shorthand | Is the actual course Kanban System Design? |
| Kanban System Design | The first official course in the path | Is the provider and class authorised? |
| KMP certificate | Sometimes used loosely in marketing | Course certificate or completed KMP credential? |
| KMP credential | Two-course Kanban Management Professional path | Which second course completes it? |
What Kanban System Design teaches
KSD begins with the service and its customers. Learners examine demand, capability, workflow, work-item types, policies, WIP, classes of service, service expectations, and feedback. STATIK provides a structured way to understand the current system before designing the board and policies.
That scope is why the course is relevant to delivery managers, Scrum Masters, project managers, Agile Coaches, service owners, and operational teams. It is not restricted to software development.
When the KMP credential is awarded
The Kanban University KMP credential page says learners begin with Kanban System Design and then complete either Kanban Systems Improvement or Kanban for Design and Innovation. The second route depends on whether the learner is improving delivery systems or focusing on upstream design and innovation.
Why older articles can be confusing
Training sites often retain historical KMP-I and KMP-II terminology because people still search for it. Search language can remain useful, but the page should translate it into the current official course and credential structure. A provider should never use familiar shorthand to imply that one class awards a two-course credential.
Ask for these details in writing
- Official course name and issuing organisation.
- Trainer and provider authorisation.
- Certificate or credential received after this specific class.
- Attendance and completion requirements.
- Second-course options for completing KMP.
A sensible learning sequence
- Complete Kanban System Design / KMP 1.
- Apply the design to one service and gather flow evidence.
- Identify whether the next gap is system improvement or upstream discovery.
- Choose the appropriate next course, including Kanban Systems Improvement where relevant.
This sequence makes the credential a record of applied progression rather than two courses purchased back to back without workplace learning.
