This course introduces you to Jira and its role in project management, starting with Agile concepts and key terminology before moving into practical use. You’ll learn to create and manage both team-managed and company-managed projects, set up Agile boards, customize workflows, and handle issues in real-world scenarios. The course also covers administrative features, including managing roles, permissions, custom workflows, and automation tools. By the end, you’ll be confident in configuring Jira to fit your team’s needs and managing projects effectively.
Who should take this course?
This course is perfect for project managers, team leads, software developers, business analysts, and anyone new to project management tools who wants to learn how to use JIRA effectively. It’s ideal for beginners looking to understand issue tracking, project workflows, and task management, making it especially useful for Agile and Scrum team members.
What you will learn
Navigate JIRA's interface and understand its different versions for optimal project setup
Implement Agile methodologies using JIRA's tools like stories, epics, and boards
Create and configure team-managed and company-managed projects with advanced settings
Customize workflows, issue types, and fields to meet specific project requirements
Set up permissions and manage users to maintain security and efficiency
Automate tasks and generate reports to track and measure project progress
Course Outline
Introduction and Overview
Course Introduction
Versions of Jira
Concepts You Need to Know Before Using Jira
What is Jira?
Agile Methodology 101: A Crash Course
Agile Terms in Jira: Stories and Epics
Jira Terms You Need to Know
Getting Familiar with Jira's Interface
Using Team-Managed Projects
Team-Managed Projects vs Company-Managed Projects
Creating a Team-Managed Project
Navigating Team-Managed Projects
Creating Issues in Team-Managed Projects
Adding Our Team to a Team-Managed Project
Customizing the Issue Types in Our Project
Configuring the Agile Board
Changing from Kanban to Scrum with Features
Using the Timeline View
Working with the Calendar
Overview of the List View
How Forms Work in Jira
Exploring Jira's Issue Navigator
Creating Our First Goal in Jira
Understanding the Daily Workflow
Using Company-Managed Projects
Creating a Company-Managed Project
Navigating Company-Managed Projects
Creating a New Scrum Board
An Overview of Company-Managed Kanban Boards in Jira
Setting up the Permissions to Configure an Agile Board
Configuring Jira's Boards
Comparing Scrum and Kanban Boards in Company-Managed Projects
Understanding Releases and Components
Working Smarter with Searches and Filters
Using Dashboards and Sharing Filters
Finding Reports in Jira
Using Teams in Jira
Bulk Editing Issues in Company-Managed Projects
Jira's Administrative Back End
How Users Work in Jira
Company-Managed Project Administration Overview
Understanding Workflows
Using Schemes in Jira
Creating Custom Issue Types
Creating Custom Fields and Adding Fields to Projects
