Jira: Getting Started from Pluralsight

Jira is one of the most widely used project planning and status tracking applications in the world, with a wealth of features and customization points. This course is focused on what you need to know to make efficient daily use of Jira.

Jira is a very widely used project planning and tracking tool, but it has so many features, options, and customization points that getting started can be challenging. In this course, Jira 8: Getting Started, you'll focus on getting up to speed and ready to use the tool on a daily basis on your own projects and with your own teams. First, you’ll learn core Jira concepts and terminology, how to create issues and plan upcoming work, how to track the status of efforts on boards, how to customize boards, and how to search for and report on issues. Next, you’ll see how to make use of code commit information in Jira, how to create custom dashboards, and how to choose from project templates. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll be ready to dive into Jira for your own efforts.

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Course Overview

Understanding Jira's Major Concepts

Working with Issues and Boards

Understanding and Maintaining Workflows

Finding and Reporting on Issues

Using and Customizing Dashboards to Save Your Team Time

Using Jira with a Repository

Creating and Configuring a Project

Learning More

Good to know

Know what's good

, what to watch for

, and possible dealbreakers

Suitable for complete beginners who want to learn Jira

Focuses on daily and practical use cases

Instructor is a recognized expert in Jira

Teaches core Jira concepts and terminology

Covers project planning and tracking

Discusses customization and reporting

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: Getting Started with these activities:

Review Agile Basics

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Reviewing Agile basics will provide a foundation for understanding Jira's role in Agile project management.

Browse courses on Agile

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Review key concepts of Agile, such as sprints, backlogs, and user stories.
Read articles or watch videos on Agile methodologies, such as Scrum or Kanban.

Follow Atlassian's Jira Documentation

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Referencing Atlassian's documentation will provide access to official and comprehensive information on Jira's features.

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Visit the Atlassian Jira documentation website.
Browse through relevant sections and articles.
Read specific articles or watch videos on topics you need clarification on.

Practice Using Jira's Search and Reporting Features

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Practicing Jira's search and reporting features will enhance your ability to extract insights from your project data.

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Create a set of test issues with varied fields and values.
Perform basic and advanced searches using JQL (Jira Query Language).
Create and customize reports to visualize project metrics.

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Complete Jira Training Course

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Completing a guided training course will provide a structured approach to learning Jira's features and functionality.

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Enroll in a reputable online or in-person Jira training course.
Complete all modules and assignments in the course.
Practice using Jira in a hands-on environment.

Join a Jira User Group

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Joining a Jira user group will provide opportunities to connect with other users and share knowledge.

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Search for and join a local or online Jira user group.
Attend meetings or participate in online discussions.
Share your experiences and learn from others.

Create a Jira Issue Tracking Template

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Creating a custom issue tracking template will enhance your proficiency in Jira's customization capabilities.

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Identify the specific fields and workflows needed for your project.
Create a custom field in Jira by configuring its type, name, and description.
Set up a workflow by defining the statuses, transitions, and conditions.
Save and apply the template to your Jira project.

Design a Jira Dashboard for Your Team

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Creating a custom dashboard will enhance your ability to visualize and monitor project data effectively.

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Identify the key metrics and information your team needs to track.
Design a dashboard layout that is clear and easy to read.
Add gadgets and widgets to display relevant data.
Share the dashboard with your team and gather feedback.

Plan and Track a Personal Project Using Jira

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Undertaking a personal project will provide hands-on experience in applying Jira's features in a real-world context.

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Define the scope and goals of your personal project.
Create a Jira project and configure its settings.
Plan and track your project's progress using Jira's boards and reports.
Reflect on your experience and identify areas for improvement.

Career center

Learners who complete Jira: Getting Started will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Project Manager

Project Management is the organization and management of resources to achieve specific goals and objectives. This is one of the most popular career paths for those who wish to work within Jira. This is because Jira is a specialized project management tool. In this role you will be planning, organizing, and executing project plans. Jira is used for project planning and tracking, and this course can help you build a foundation in Jira that can directly help you be more effective in this role.

See salaries and explore the career path for Project Manager

Software Development Manager

You will oversee and coordinate the software development lifecycle within an organization as a Software Development Manager. A key component of many development lifecycles now is Jira, and this course can help you build the necessary Jira foundation to be successful.

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Project Coordinator

Project Coordinators are responsible for the day-to-day logistics of a particular project, program, or initiative. Jira is frequently used to track project logistics, and this course can help build a foundation in Jira to make you more effective in this role.

See salaries and explore the career path for Project Coordinator

Technical Project Manager

Technical Project Managers use their technical knowledge to oversee and manage IT projects. Jira is used by Technical Project Managers to track and manage projects, and this course will teach you the Jira fundamentals you need to be successful in this role.

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IT Project Manager

IT Project Managers plan, manage, and execute IT projects. Jira is used in IT to track projects and communicate project plans and updates, and this course will give you a strong Jira foundation which can help you be successful in this role.

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Product Owner

Product Owners are responsible for defining and managing the product vision and roadmap. Jira is used by Product Owners to track and manage product development, and this course can help you build a Jira foundation for success in this role.

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Release Manager

Release Managers are responsible for planning, coordinating, and executing software releases. Jira is used to track and manage the software release process, and this course will help you build a Jira foundation to excel in this role.

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Product Manager

Product Managers plan, monitor, and own products throughout their entire lifecycle. In many organizations Jira is used as a tool to help manage and communicate the product backlog, and this course will give you the Jira foundation to be successful in this role.

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Quality Assurance Manager

Quality Assurance Managers oversee the quality of products and services within an organization. Jira is used to track quality assurance operations in many businesses, and this course can help you build a foundation in Jira to help you be successful in this role.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

Quality Assurance Analysts ensure the quality of products and services within an organization. Jira is used by Quality Assurance Analysts to track and manage quality assurance operations, and this course will give you a solid Jira foundation that can help you be successful in this role.

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Business Systems Analyst

Business Systems Analysts analyze business needs and design and implement solutions to improve business processes. Jira is used by Business Systems Analysts to track and manage projects, and this course can build a Jira foundation that will help you be successful in this role.

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts work to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of an organization's computer systems. Jira is used to gather and track system requirements, and this course will give you a solid Jira foundation that can help you be successful in this role.

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Business Analyst

Business Analysts help businesses improve their performance by analyzing their business processes and systems. Jira is used in many businesses to track system development and changes, and this course can help you build a foundation in Jira to help you be successful in this role.

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IT Manager

IT Managers plan, direct, and coordinate an organization's IT operations. Jira is used by IT Managers to manage and track projects and operations, and this course can help you build a Jira foundation for success in this role.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers design, develop, and maintain software systems. Jira is used by software engineers to track and manage software development, and this course will help build a Jira foundation that will help you excel in this role.

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