Learn how to get started planning and tracking your agile projects with Jira Software — one of the most popular agile project management platforms. Our course will provide you with the foundation you need to configure this powerful set of tools and get your Scrum and Kanban projects up and running successfully. Additionally, you learn how to create, view, and update issues when in the role of a developer or Agile team member. Finally, if you find yourself in the role of your organization’s Jira site administrator, you will gain insights for provisioning user accounts, configuring global system settings, establishing shared project templates, and creating shared company-managed project settings.
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Learn how to get started planning and tracking your agile projects with Jira Software — one of the most popular agile project management platforms. Our course will provide you with the foundation you need to configure this powerful set of tools and get your Scrum and Kanban projects up and running successfully. Additionally, you learn how to create, view, and update issues when in the role of a developer or Agile team member. Finally, if you find yourself in the role of your organization’s Jira site administrator, you will gain insights for provisioning user accounts, configuring global system settings, establishing shared project templates, and creating shared company-managed project settings.
Learn how to get started planning and tracking your agile projects with Jira Software — one of the most popular agile project management platforms. Our course will provide you with the foundation you need to configure this powerful set of tools and get your Scrum and Kanban projects up and running successfully. Additionally, you learn how to create, view, and update issues when in the role of a developer or Agile team member. Finally, if you find yourself in the role of your organization’s Jira site administrator, you will gain insights for provisioning user accounts, configuring global system settings, establishing shared project templates, and creating shared company-managed project settings.
What you’ll learn
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
Navigating the interface and setting up the software for first-time use
Creating projects using Jira’s Scrum and Kanban project templates
Adding team members, configuring workflows, setting up and customizing Scrum and Kanban boards
Creating and managing a project backlog with epics, user stories, issues, tasks, and bugs
Estimating and prioritizing issues
Planning and executing a Scrum sprint and/or leading a Kanban team
Using and customizing reports to track progress
Administering a Jira site for an organization
Creating shared settings to standardize project configurations for multiple projects and teams
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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.
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Syllabus
Learn what will be covered in the course and in what order.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
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 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.
Get a summary of the contents covered in the course and learn about additional course opportunities.
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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
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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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Agile Project Management
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Search for online tutorials and courses about Jira
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Complete at least 2 tutorials or courses
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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
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Define sprint goals and user stories
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Plan and assign tasks to team members
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Track progress and update the sprint board
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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
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Choose a project to work on together
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Assign roles and responsibilities
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Use Jira to manage the project and collaborate
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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
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Form a team or participate individually
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Develop a solution using Jira
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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
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Develop lesson plans or training materials
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Provide guidance and support to mentees
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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
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Create a digital or physical repository for your materials
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Review and summarize key concepts regularly
Review software you'll be using
Show steps
Ensure you're familiar with the tools you'll be utilizing in the course.
Browse courses on
Agile
Show steps
- Review Jira software features and functions
- Create a sample Jira project
Follow online courses and read tutorials about Jira
Show steps
Expand your knowledge and understanding of the course topics by exploring external resources.
Browse courses on
Agile Project Management
Show steps
- 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
Show steps
Apply your knowledge by simulating a real-world project management scenario using Jira.
Browse courses on
Agile Development
Show steps
- 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
Collaborate with peers on a Jira project
Show steps
Gain diverse perspectives and enhance collaboration skills by working with others on a Jira project.
Show steps
- 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
Show steps
Challenge yourself and showcase your skills by engaging in competitive events related to Jira.
Show steps
- 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
Show steps
Reinforce your understanding by teaching and supporting others who are learning about Jira.
Show steps
- 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
Show steps
Organize your learning resources to enhance retention and quick reference.
Show steps
- 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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