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How to create a Jira SCRUM project

Angelo Paolillo

In this 2 hour long project you will create a SCRUM project in Jira, exploring the SCRUM agile methodology and familiarizing with all of its elements. You will create user stories and tasks, plan and action sprints, manage the backlog and sprints with the board, create epics, add dependencies and finally creating burn-down charts to evaluate the progression of your sprints.

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Project Overview
In this 2 hour long project you will create a SCRUM project in Jira, exploring the SCRUM agile methodology and familiarizing with all of its elements. You will create user stories and tasks, plan and action sprints, manage the backlog and sprints with the board, create epics, add dependencies and finally creating burn-down charts to evaluate the progression of your sprints.

Good to know

Know what's good
, what to watch for
, and possible dealbreakers
Explores SCRUM agile methodology, which is standard in the software industry
Develops skills in creating user stories, tasks, sprints, epics, and burn-down charts, which are core for managing agile projects
Provides hands-on experience in using Jira, a popular project management tool
Taught by Angelo Paolillo, a recognized expert in agile methodologies
Suitable for beginners who want to gain a foundational understanding of SCRUM
May be less suitable for experienced SCRUM practitioners who are looking for advanced topics

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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 How to create a Jira SCRUM project with these activities:
SCRUM Meetup
Establish connections and learn from industry professionals in the field of SCRUM.
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  • Attend local or virtual meetups
  • Network with SCRUM practitioners and experts
  • Participate in workshops and presentations
The Scrum Guide
Introduce the Agile methodology and improve understanding of Scrum principles.
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  • Read the Scrum Guide thoroughly
  • Take notes and highlight key concepts
  • Summarize the main principles and practices of Scrum
SCRUM Discussion Group
Provide opportunities to discuss and exchange ideas about SCRUM with peers.
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  • Join an online or offline discussion group
  • Participate in discussions on SCRUM practices and case studies
  • Share experiences and insights
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Jira Crash Course
Provide a strong foundation in Jira for managing SCRUM projects.
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  • Create a Jira account
  • Create a project and set it up for Scrum
  • Add user stories, tasks, and dependencies
  • Experiment with sprints and burn-down charts
Atlassian Jira Tutorial
Enhance understanding of Jira's features and functionalities for SCRUM.
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  • Watch video tutorials on Jira for SCRUM
  • Follow online guides and tutorials
  • Complete hands-on exercises
SCRUM Project Simulation
Simulate the SCRUM methodology in a realistic project scenario.
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  • Choose a project idea
  • Plan and define the project scope
  • Break the project down into sprints
  • Create user stories and tasks
  • Conduct sprints and track progress with burn-down charts
SCRUM Project Portfolio
Showcase the skills and knowledge gained in SCRUM by compiling a project portfolio.
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  • Gather materials from all SCRUM projects completed
  • Create a showcase of project plans, sprint reports, and burn-down charts
  • Summarize key lessons learned and best practices

Career center

Learners who complete How to create a Jira SCRUM project will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:
Scrum Master
Scrum Masters are responsible for facilitating Scrum teams and helping them to work effectively. They ensure that the team follows the Scrum process and that they are meeting their goals. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Scrum Master.
Product Owner
Product Owners are responsible for defining the vision and roadmap for a product. They work with the development team to ensure that the product meets the needs of customers and end users. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Product Owner.
Agile Developer
Agile Developers write code to implement software that meets the needs of customers and end users. They work in Scrum teams to plan, design, and deliver software in short iterations, called sprints. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as an Agile Developer.
Product Manager
Product Managers are responsible for defining the vision and roadmap for a product. They work with the development team to ensure that the product meets the needs of customers and end users. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Product Manager.
Project Manager
Project Managers are responsible for planning, executing, and closing projects. They work with stakeholders to define the project scope, budget, and timeline. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Project Manager.
Business Analyst
Business Analysts work with stakeholders to define the requirements for a software application. They analyze the needs of the business and develop a plan for how the software will meet those needs. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Business Analyst.
QA Analyst
QA Analysts test software applications to ensure that they meet the requirements of customers and end users. They work with developers to identify and fix bugs. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a QA Analyst.
Software Engineer
Software Engineers design, develop, and test software applications. They work with customers and end users to understand their needs and to create software that meets their requirements. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Software Engineer.
IT Manager
IT Managers are responsible for planning, implementing, and managing IT systems and services. They work with stakeholders to define the IT strategy and to ensure that the IT systems meet the needs of the business. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as an IT Manager.
Consultant
Consultants provide advice and guidance to organizations on a variety of topics, including IT strategy, project management, and software development. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Consultant.
Entrepreneur
Entrepreneurs start and run their own businesses. They identify opportunities, develop business plans, and raise capital. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as an Entrepreneur.
Researcher
Researchers conduct research in a variety of fields, including computer science, engineering, and business. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Researcher.
Teacher
Teachers educate students in a variety of subjects, including computer science, engineering, and business. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Teacher.
Writer
Writers create content for a variety of purposes, including marketing, journalism, and fiction. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Writer.
Designer
Designers create visual content for a variety of purposes, including marketing, branding, and web design. This course can help you build a foundation in Scrum and learn how to use Jira to manage your projects effectively. By taking this course, you will gain the skills you need to be successful as a Designer.

Reading list

We've selected 16 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 How to create a Jira SCRUM project.
Provides a comprehensive overview of the Scrum agile methodology, covering all of the elements that are explored in the course. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Scrum or who is looking to improve their Scrum practices.
Practical guide to Scrum, written by one of the creators of the methodology. It provides clear and concise instructions on how to implement Scrum in your own organization.
This is the official guide to Scrum, written by the creators of the methodology. It short and concise document that provides an overview of the Scrum framework and its principles.
Provides a comprehensive guide to writing user stories, which are a key part of the Scrum agile methodology. It covers everything from how to write a good user story to how to use user stories to plan and track your work.
Provides a detailed guide to using Jira, a popular agile project management tool. It covers all of the features of Jira that are relevant to Scrum, including how to create and manage projects, sprints, and tasks.
Provides a practical guide to Scrum and XP, two of the most popular agile methodologies. It valuable resource for anyone who is looking to improve their agile practices.
Provides a comprehensive guide to retrospectives, a key part of the Scrum agile methodology. It covers everything from how to plan and facilitate a retrospective to how to use retrospectives to improve your team's performance.
Provides a practical guide to the Lean Startup methodology, which great way to learn how to build and validate your business ideas quickly and efficiently.
Provides a framework for understanding why large companies often fail to innovate. It valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the challenges of innovation.
Provides a framework for understanding the challenges of marketing and selling technology products to mainstream customers. It valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the marketing of technology products.
Provides a framework for understanding what makes a good strategy. It valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the development and execution of strategy.
Provides a fictionalized account of how a team of IT professionals transformed their organization's IT department. It valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the challenges of IT management.
Provides a fictionalized account of how a manufacturing plant used the Theory of Constraints to improve its performance. It valuable resource for anyone who is interested in learning more about the challenges of operations management.

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