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The field of Jobs To Be Done (JTBD) offers a practical framework for creating customer-centered solutions.

Focus on what people strive to get done β€” their "job" β€” and you'll find new opportunities. The JTBD Toolkit will show you how.

Make a difference in your organization with simple techniques you can use right away.

The Core Process

Unlock new Insights with jobs to be done

The JTBD toolkit meets you exactly where you are, whether you're a seasoned pro or just starting out, with practical Jobs to Be Done resources that integrate seamlessly into your existing discovery workflow, allowing you to apply powerful customer insights to today's challenges without missing a beat.

Free Tool

JTBD Hypothesis Canvas

Kick-start your next project with this easy to use Jobs to Be Done template that will help give you a deeper understanding of your customer through the JTBD perspective.

Video Course

Foundations of Jobs to Be Done

Discover everything you need to know about JTBD through this self-paced video course that explains how to use the elements of Jobs to Be Done in your work using the JTBD Hypothesis Canvas.

Live Workshop

Applying the Core Process: a JTBD Mini-course

JTBD takes practice to get right. Like learning a language, you have to work with the concepts directly to fully understand. This mini-course gives you hands-on experience working with the core process introduced in the JTBD Hypothesis Canvas and Foundations of JTBD.

What makes The JTBD Toolkit special?

It’s all in the practical learning!

The JTBD Toolkit is designed to provide straightforward guidance. You'll be able to apply JTBD techniques and tools with your team right away.

New to Jobs to Be Done? Take a look at this article for an overview of JTBD theory.

Learn online at your own pace

The JTBD Toolkit has online video courses, downloadable tools, and Mural templates so you can deepen your knowledge of JTBD on your own at your own pace.

Apply skills in live workshops

JTBD takes practice. Join one of our live, interactive workshops to get hands-on experience working with the techniques.

Access our curated materials

The JTBD Toolkit has published articles, case studies and MURAL templates, in addition to collecting online content from across the web, all into one place.

Join Us! Upcoming Events & Workshops

Free Community Event

JTBD Untangled

Tuesday, January 27, 2026

Our monthly community discussion, JTBD Untangled, returns on Tuesday, January 27 to tackle your thorny JTBD questions. Join Jim, Elaine and special guests for a lively discussion about learning and applying Jobs to Be Done.

Zoom Webinar
Tuesday 1/27/2026
12:00-1:00PM ET

Live Workshop

Applying the Core Process: a JTBD Mini-course

2026 Course Dates Coming Soon!

Jobs to Be Done takes practice. This course is designed to give you the opportunity to put know-how into action and develop the muscles your need to bring JTBD to life.

2026 Registration opens soon!

Join out last 2025 cohort this ocming November and advance your practical JTBD skills with expert instructors.

Video Course

Foundations of Jobs to Be Done

The Core Process

This self-paced learning experience will guide you through the key elements and core process of the JTBD framework, helping you master the essential skills to kick-start any customer-centered initiative.

What our students say about us

Jonathan Horowitz, Product Manager

"The JTBD Toolkit is a powerful guide that simplifies the core concepts of JTBD. Jim teaches with helpful explanations and tips which has allowed me to understand the framework at a deeper level. Plus, the included templates make it easy to put into action!"

WOJTEK KUTYLA, UX Designer

"Jim Kalbach knows JTBD inside out. I attended Jim's workshop as a UX consultant familiar with JTBD, but I still learned tons. And I am planning to attend the next one. The atmosphere of his workshop was very relaxed. Definitely, money well spent."

Watch and Learn on your time with our online learning options

Video training, resource guides, templates, email mini-course, and more to help you stay inspired and focused. 

We're happy to announce our all-new online course: Foundations of JTBD. Learn more and sign up here >>.

Engage with experts and peers in our workshops and webinars

JTBD Untangled: a free monthly AMA

Tuesday, January 27, 2026
12:00-1:00PM ET

Register on Zoom >>

Find an endless supply of inspiration in our comprehensive resource library

Our comprehensive resources library has free downloads, reading lists and articles from expert thought-leaders in the JTBD space.

The JTBD Toolkit Blog  >>

The JTBD Resource Library  >>

JTBD Hypothesis Canvas >>

Advance Your Career with JTBD Toolkit

Gain a new perspective

Analyze your customer's behavior from a different angle.

Become the expert

Use our resources to learn the components of JTBD.

Achieve Team Goals

Discover how Jobs to Be Done can help you make sense of your mission.


Your JTBD Toolkit Creators

Jim Kalbach

Jim is a leading voice in the field of JTBD. Author of the Jobs to be Done playbook, Jim has 20+ years of experience helping major technology companies and startups achieve better product-market fit. He is currently Chief Evangelist at Mural, the leading online whiteboard. See Jim's online bio. 

Connect with Jim on LinkedIn

Elaine Matthias

@jtbd_toolkit

Elaine is here to help you have the best experience. She's passionate about curating spaces where she can creatively solve problems with her peers, distilling complexity into intuitive product experiences. Check out her design work at www.elainematthias.com

FAQs

What is Jobs to be Done?

Jobs to be Done is a way of thinking that helps your organization align around customer needs. The "job" is the objective people in your market are striving to achieve, and the JTBD framework provides a rich set of methods and techniques to turn insight into action.

What's included in the Toolkit?

The JTBD Toolkit is a series of lectures, worksheets and templates designed to help you use Jobs to be Done in your day-to-day work. Plus, you'll get early notification of live events and webinars, as well as priority access to JTBD office hours with Jim. 

Who is the Tookit designed for?

The Toolkit is designed for people who want to drive change inside their organization and re-invogorate tired ways of thinking about your customer's relationship to your organization. This includes product managers, innovators, designers, marketers, customer success professionals, and business strategists alike 

Do you offer volume pricing for a team?

Yes. Contact us at hello@jtbdtoolkit.com with the number of people you'd like to enroll in either our video or live training for more information.

Do you offer any of your courses as in-house training?

Yes. We can customize any of our courses for teams of 10 or more. Please contact us at hello@jtbdtoolkit.com to start the conversation.

I have some more questions. Is there anyone I can speak with?

Sure! Email Jim and Elaine at hello@jtbdtoolkit.com and we'll tackle any questions you need answered. 

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