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Jira: Plan, Verify, and Deliver

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What you'll learn

  • Learners use INVEST criteria for user stories and a Definition of Done checklist to confirm task completion and maintain quality.

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January 2026

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There are 2 modules in this course

In today's fast-paced agile environments, quality is not an afterthought—it's built into every step of the process. Jira: Plan, Verify, and Deliver is a hands-on course for anyone looking to bring more structure, clarity, and predictability to their team's workflow. This course moves beyond basic ticket-tracking to teach you two of the most powerful quality gates in agile development: the INVEST criteria for user stories and the "Definition of Done" (DoD) for completed tasks.

You will learn to act as a quality gatekeeper, using the INVEST checklist to inspect user stories for clarity, value, and readiness before development begins. Then, you will master the art of using a DoD checklist to systematically verify that completed work meets all team-agreed standards. Through practical simulations and real-world scenarios in a Jira-like environment, you will gain the confidence to reduce ambiguity, minimize rework, and ensure every task is truly "Done."

This module focuses on the crucial first step of any successful sprint: ensuring the work is ready. You will learn to use the INVEST framework as a powerful checklist to inspect user stories for clarity, value, and feasibility. By mastering this "front gate" of quality, you will be able to prevent confusion, reduce rework, and ensure your team only works on well-defined, actionable tasks.

What's included

1 video2 readings2 assignments

1 video•Total 7 minutes
  • The Domino Effect of a Bad User Story•7 minutes
2 readings•Total 14 minutes
  • Deconstructing INVEST: The Six Pillars of a Ready User Story•7 minutes
  • From Idea to Actionable Ticket: Writing Effective User Stories•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 20 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: The INVEST Principles•5 minutes
  • Hands-on Learning (HOL): The Readiness Review: Inspecting the Backlog•15 minutes

In this module, you will learn that "Done" is a team agreement, not a personal opinion. You will master the use of a "Definition of Done" (DoD) checklist to systematically verify that a task meets all quality and completion standards. This "end gate" of quality ensures consistency, reduces misunderstandings, and builds trust in your team's delivery process.

What's included

1 video2 readings2 assignments

1 video•Total 5 minutes
  • "But It Works on My Machine!" - Why "Done" Needs a Definition?•5 minutes
2 readings•Total 14 minutes
  • The Definition of Done: Your Team's Quality Contract•7 minutes
  • Implementing the DoD in Jira: A Practical Guide•7 minutes
2 assignments•Total 35 minutes
  • Knowledge Check: Understanding the DoD•5 minutes
  • Final Project: The Quality Assurance Simulation•30 minutes

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