An introduction to value stream management principles, practices, and tools. Designed to optimize value flow and realization in digital value streams and develop individuals’ skills. Digital value streams include the software applications and services in addition to the platforms that support them e.g., cloud infrastructure or DevOps toolchains.The Value Stream Management Foundation course from Value Stream Management Consortium, and offered in partnership with DevOps Institute, is an introductory course taking learners through a value stream management implementation journey. It considers the human, process, and technology aspects of this way of working and explores how optimizing value streams for flow and realization positively impacts organizational performance.AudiencePeople working in an organization aiming to improve performance, especially in response to digital transformation or disruption. Any roles involved in the creation and delivery of products or services:Leadership and CXO, especially CIO, CTO, CPO, and CVOTransformation and evolution leads and change agentsValue stream architects, managers, engineersScrum Masters, agile and DevOps coaches and facilitatorsPortfolio, product and project managers, and ownersBusiness analystsArchitects, developers, and engineersRelease and environment managersIT Ops, service and support desk workersCustomer experience and success professionals CERTIFICATION EXAMSuccessfully passing (65%) the 60-minute examination, consisting of 40 multiple-choice questions, leads to the candidate receiving their Value Stream Management Foundation certification and digital badge. The certification is governed and maintained in partnership with DevOps Institute. LEARNER MATERIALSSixteen (16) hours of live instructor-led training via the DevOps Institute Education Partner networkDigital Learner Manual including:Course slidewareValue-Added ResourcesInteractive exercises and discussions designed to apply conceptsCase storiesGlossarySample exam(s)Access to additional sources of informationOption to join the DevOps Institute and Value Stream Management Consortium membership communities