Leading Agile Teams with Jira Software Cloud from Udemy

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Learning objectives

What is jira, and how does it fit into the rest of the atlassian product suite
Jira's terminology and getting started with a jira software cloud subscription
How to navigate the interface and set up the software for first-time use
Begin creating projects using jira’s scrum and kanban project templates
Understand processes for adding team members, configuring workflows, setting up and customizing scrum and kanban boards
Start creating and managing a project backlog with epics, user stories, issues, tasks, and bugs
Learn to estimate and prioritize issues

Plan and execute a scrum sprint and/or lead a kanban team
Use and customize reports to track progress
Administer a jira site for an organization
Create shared settings to standardize project configurations for multiple projects and teams
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What is jira, and how does it fit into the rest of the atlassian product suite
Jira's terminology and getting started with a jira software cloud subscription
How to navigate the interface and set up the software for first-time use
Begin creating projects using jira’s scrum and kanban project templates
Understand processes for adding team members, configuring workflows, setting up and customizing scrum and kanban boards
Start creating and managing a project backlog with epics, user stories, issues, tasks, and bugs
Learn to estimate and prioritize issues
Plan and execute a scrum sprint and/or lead a kanban team
Use and customize reports to track progress
Administer a jira site for an organization
Create shared settings to standardize project configurations for multiple projects and teams
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Syllabus

Learn what will be covered in the course and in what order.

Students will learn key terminology and be able to set up a free Jira account.

Students will understand the main learning objectives and the layout of the course.

Meet your instructor and learn what the objectives of the course are.

Learn about what the Jira Software platform is and how it can help run Agile focused projects. Also, learn the basics of the Agile Mindset.

Learn about the different Atlassian product offerings and what account plans are available for the Jira software platform.

Learn how to navigate to the Atlassian website and sign up for a free Jira account.

Review the Knowledge Check Exercise to check your answers.

Students will gain insights into the basic functions and terms you need to know to operate the Jira Software.

Learn important terminology to help operate the Jira software platform.

Learn about recording issues and the various issue types found in Jira.

Learn about using boards, workflows, columns, and fields in Jira.

Learn how to navigate the various screens in the Jira Software platform.

Review the exercise to check your answers.

Students will gain insights into how to use Jira while participating as a project Team Member.

Get an introduction to how you can use Jira as a team member on an Agile project team.

Learn to create issues in the Jira software platform.

Learn how to view issues in the Jira Software platform.

Learn about updating existing issues in Jira.

Review the exercise to check your answers.

Learn about using workflows in the Jira software platform.

Learn how to find issues in the Jira software platform.

Learn how to customize your search results pages in Jira.

Learn about using filters to access issues in Jira.

Learn how to customize user settings to fit your needs in the Jira software platform.

Learn best practices for using Jira as a team member.

Students will learn how to lead a Scrum team using the Jira software.

Get an introduction to how you can use Jira to lead a Scrum Team.

Learn how to use Jira's standard Scrum project template.

Learn about the Scrum Master Role and how Jira can be used to support it.

Learn the basics of the Product Owner role on a Scrum team.

Learn how to manage a product roadmap and epics in the Jira software platform.

Learn what a Product Backlog is and how it can be created and managed using Jira.

Learn how to document user stories and acceptance criteria using Jira.

Learn about configuring and managing Scrum sprints using Jira.

Learn about the Developer Role on Scrum Teams and how they use story points in Jira.

Learn how to link issues in the Jira Software platform.

Learn how to add users from your Scrum team in Jira.

Learn how to modify issue type settings when carrying out the Scrum Master role using Jira.

Get an introduction to how you can use Jira to lead a Kanban team.

Learn how to modify workflows in the Jira Software platform.

Learn about the reporting options available in the Jira Software platform.

Students will learn how to lead using a Kanban board in the Jira Software platform.

Learn how to generate a kanban board for a project using Jira.

Learn about work in progress limits and how to set them up in the Jira software platform.

Learn how to modify the settings of your project's Kanban board in Jira.

Learn how to manage releases and versions using the Jira software platform.

Students will understand how to handle the administration of a Jira instance for an organization.

Get an introduction to how to set up a Jira software instance for your organization.

Learn about some of the most common Jira Site Administration settings and functions.

Learn how to provision Jira accounts to various users in your organization.

Learn the differences between User Groups and Roles in the Jira software platform.

Learn about the Jira Site Administration settings available.

Learn how to delete, archive, and hide projects as a Jira administrator.

Learn how to create custom Jira project "templates" that can be shared in an organization.

Learn about what shared company-managed project settings are available in the Jira Software platform.

Learn how Jira Administrators can create a company-managed project with shared settings.

Learn how to establish custom dashboards with data and charts in the Jira software platform.

Students will be provided a summary of the course learning objectives.

Get a summary of the contents covered in the course and learn about additional course opportunities.

Bonus Lecture and Thank you!

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Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Provides a strong foundation for understanding Jira Software and how it can be used to manage Agile projects

Taught by instructors from Jose Portilla, Project Management Academy (PMA), and Pierian Training, who are recognized for their expertise in Agile project management and Jira Software

Covers a wide range of topics, including Jira terminology, project setup, issue tracking, workflow customization, and reporting

Provides hands-on labs and interactive materials to help learners apply their knowledge and skills

Suitable for both beginners and intermediate learners who want to enhance their Jira Software skills

Includes content on Jira site administration, which is useful for those responsible for managing Jira instances within organizations

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 Leading Agile Teams with Jira Software Cloud with these activities:

Review software you'll be using

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Ensure you're familiar with the tools you'll be utilizing in the course.

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Review Jira software features and functions
Create a sample Jira project

Follow online courses and read tutorials about Jira

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Expand your knowledge and understanding of the course topics by exploring external resources.

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Search for online tutorials and courses about Jira
Complete at least 2 tutorials or courses
Summarize key takeaways from your learning

Plan and execute a Scrum sprint using Jira

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Apply your knowledge by simulating a real-world project management scenario using Jira.

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Create a new Scrum project in Jira
Define sprint goals and user stories
Plan and assign tasks to team members
Track progress and update the sprint board
Conduct a sprint review and retrospective

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Collaborate with peers on a Jira project

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Gain diverse perspectives and enhance collaboration skills by working with others on a Jira project.

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Find a group of peers to collaborate with
Choose a project to work on together
Assign roles and responsibilities
Use Jira to manage the project and collaborate
Present your project outcomes

Participate in Jira competitions or hackathons

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Challenge yourself and showcase your skills by engaging in competitive events related to Jira.

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Research upcoming Jira competitions or hackathons
Form a team or participate individually
Develop a solution using Jira
Submit your project and compete

Share your Jira knowledge by mentoring others

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Reinforce your understanding by teaching and supporting others who are learning about Jira.

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Identify opportunities to mentor others
Develop lesson plans or training materials
Provide guidance and support to mentees
Evaluate mentee progress and provide feedback

Consolidate your Jira learning materials

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Organize your learning resources to enhance retention and quick reference.

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Gather all notes, assignments, quizzes, and exams related to Jira
Create a digital or physical repository for your materials
Review and summarize key concepts regularly

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