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Jira and Confluence for Users/Managers/Administrators

Patrick Fagan

Jira and  Confluence Masterclass for Users, Managers and Administrators using Agile Project Management including Scum and Kanban.

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Jira and  Confluence Masterclass for Users, Managers and Administrators using Agile Project Management including Scum and Kanban.

Why take this course?

  • All software needed to take the course is FREE.

  • Learn Jira and Confluence Software, Agile Project Management and Basecamp project management

  • Learn how to use Jira and run a scrum project using the Agile Framework

  • Learn the 12 Agile Principles

  • This course will teach you what agile is, definitions, Jira real world examples that you can follow along with.

  • This is a beginner level course and will not go into the administration of Jira, and all the functionality that Jira can be used for.  It will get you up and running in a short amount of time and you can learn more as you get more advanced.

  • You will Learn how to use Confluence

  • Confluence Navigation, Spaces, Pages Macros and Settings

  • You will Learn my favorite tool Basecamp using the FREE version.

We’ll cover:   

  • What is Jira and how to use it.   

  • What is Agile Project Management.   

  • Overview of Agile Definitions   

  • What is difference between Scrum and Kanban   

  • How to create Tasks   

  • How to create Epics   

  • How to create Sub-Tasks   

  • How to create Sprints   

  • And explain what a velocity chart is.   

  • By the end of this course, you'll have everything you need to create a project in Jira, and a basic understanding of Jira to help you build your career, start using Jira in your organization or start using Jira to track your personal tasks.    

Tools Covered in the course for Jira Agile Project Management include:   

  • Agile   

  • Scrum   

  • Kanban   

  • Jira - Project Management            

  • Jira -Task Tracking   

  • Jira Process Controls   

  • Jira Human Resource Recruitment

Let’s get to it.    

Who is the target audience?   

  • Anyone interested in Learning Jira and Agile Project Management   

  • Managers looking to get an overiew of Jira   

  • Business owners and executives interested in learning more Jira   

  • Anyone interested in understanding how to create highly effective project management teams using agile   

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What's inside

Learning objectives

  • How to run an agile software project in jira and confluence
  • How to navigate and use jira and confluence software
  • Learn the agile principles and terminology
  • Learn the scrum basics, scum master, product owner, sprints, issues, backlog
  • Learn how to run and agile project in basecamp

Syllabus

Introduction
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Documentation

Jira Quick Tip
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Sign up for a Free Jira Trail
Jira Terms
Jira Free Sign up.
Jira Overview for Users and Managers
Team vs Company Project
Jira Navigation
Jira Projects Navigation
Jira Scrum and Kanban Boards
Create a User Story/Task in Jira
Knowledge Check - Create a Scrum Project and Issues
Creating and Epic in Jira on a Scrum Board
Creating a Backlog - Jira
Knowledge Check - Backlog
Creating a Sprint in Jira
Knowledge Check Sprint
Team Velocity
Ex - Jira/Scrum Full Lifecycle
Practice Exercise - Create a scrum Board
JIra Administration
Jira Administration
JQL - Jira Query Language Overview
Jira Company Managed Projects Administration
Jira Workflows
Jira Schemes
Custom Fields in Jira
Jira - Create a new issue type
Jira Group
Jira Personal Admin
Jira for Managers
Jira Roadmaps Overview
Jira Kanban Ex #1
Jira Kanban Ex #2
Jira Project Template
Jira Onboarding Template
Jira Personal To Do List Air BNB Example
Personal Task Jira Board - Passive Income Ideas Example
Confluence
Optional Airtable Intro - Project Management Tool
Sign up for Confluence for Free
Navigation and Create a Space
Confluence Pages
Macros
User Settings
Knowledge Check Confluence
Important - Jira and Confluence Integration - How To
Intro to integration
Jira and Confluence Integration
Agile/Scrum Overview
Agile Manifesto
Problems Agile Solves
Why Use Agile
Agile. Terminology
Estimating
12 Agile Principles
Knowledge Check Agile
Scrum Tracking
Scrum Essential Roles - Scrum Master the Product Owner and Team Norms
User Stories
Define Success
Sprint Planning
Agile Safe Overview
Scrum Review Questions
Scrum Quiz
Different types of Agile Project Managment
Agile Project Management with Examples
Optional - Basecamp/Other Overview
Basecamp overview
Basecamp Agile Example
Basecamp 3 Goals
Airtable Example
Trello
Trello Example
Must Watch! Important - Conclusion
Conclusion

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Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Jira and Confluence for Users/Managers/Administrators with these activities:
Review Agile Principles
Reinforce your understanding of the core Agile principles before diving into Jira and Confluence, ensuring a solid foundation for practical application.
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  • Read the Agile Manifesto and its 12 principles.
  • Summarize each principle in your own words.
  • Reflect on how these principles apply to software development.
Review 'Agile Project Management with Scrum'
Gain a deeper understanding of Scrum methodology to effectively utilize Jira's Agile features.
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  • Read the book, focusing on Scrum roles and events.
  • Take notes on key concepts and definitions.
  • Relate the concepts to Jira's functionalities.
Jira Issue Creation and Workflow Practice
Practice creating different types of issues (tasks, bugs, stories) in Jira and moving them through various workflows to solidify your understanding of Jira's core functionalities.
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  • Create sample issues with varying priorities and assignees.
  • Transition issues through different workflow states.
  • Document the time taken to resolve each issue.
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Review 'Confluence 7.x Cookbook'
Explore advanced Confluence features and best practices to enhance collaboration and documentation.
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  • Browse the book and identify relevant recipes.
  • Try out the recipes in your Confluence instance.
  • Adapt the recipes to your specific needs.
Document a Sample Agile Workflow
Create a document outlining a sample Agile workflow, including the different stages, roles involved, and how Jira and Confluence can be used to support each stage.
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  • Define the stages of your sample Agile workflow.
  • Describe the roles and responsibilities at each stage.
  • Explain how Jira and Confluence can be used to manage the workflow.
Set up a Personal Project in Jira and Confluence
Apply your knowledge by setting up a personal project in Jira and Confluence, using Agile methodologies to manage tasks and collaborate on documentation.
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  • Create a new project in Jira.
  • Set up a corresponding space in Confluence.
  • Define user stories and tasks in Jira.
  • Document project progress and decisions in Confluence.
Create a Jira and Confluence Integration Guide
Develop a comprehensive guide on integrating Jira and Confluence, detailing how to link issues, share information, and streamline workflows between the two platforms.
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  • Research the different integration options available.
  • Document the steps required to set up the integration.
  • Provide examples of how the integration can be used in practice.

Career center

Learners who complete Jira and Confluence for Users/Managers/Administrators will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Reading list

We've selected two books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Jira and Confluence for Users/Managers/Administrators.
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Agile Project Management with Scrum
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Foundational guide to Scrum, a key Agile framework covered in the course. It provides a comprehensive overview of Scrum principles, roles, and practices. Reading this book will help learners understand the practical application of Scrum in project management, supplementing the course's introduction to Agile and Scrum.
Agile Project Management with Scrum
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Alter Ego
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Provides practical recipes and solutions for using Confluence effectively. It covers a wide range of topics, including page creation, macros, integrations, and administration. It useful reference for both beginners and experienced Confluence users. This book adds more depth to the existing course.
Alter Ego
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Alter Ego
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