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Getting Started with JIRA

Getting Started with JIRA

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Beginner level

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7 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Navigate Jira’s interface and efficiently manage both team-managed and company-managed projects.

  • Understand Agile methodologies and integrate them into Jira workflows for optimal project tracking.

  • Master Jira’s administrative features, including user management, automation, and board customization.

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There are 5 modules in this course

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A smarter way to learn with interactive, real-time conversations that help you test your knowledge, challenge assumptions, and deepen your understanding as you progress through the course. In this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of Jira, from basic concepts to advanced project management techniques. Whether you're new to Jira or aiming to refine your skills, you'll learn how to navigate and use Jira effectively for both team-managed and company-managed projects. This course will empower you to use Jira to manage tasks, workflows, and projects while aligning with Agile practices. The journey begins by exploring foundational concepts like Agile methodologies, Jira terminology, and the key elements of the Jira interface. As you progress, you'll dive into the details of managing projects in Jira, including creating and customizing boards, managing issues, and configuring workflows. You will also get hands-on experience with both team-managed and company-managed projects, learning how to create projects, manage tasks, and customize settings according to your team's needs. Throughout the course, you will be introduced to important features such as issue tracking, Agile boards, timelines, filters, and automation. The latter part of the course focuses on Jira's administrative backend, where you will learn about user management, permissions, and automation rules. By the end, you will feel confident managing projects using Jira's powerful tools to enhance team collaboration and productivity. This course is ideal for project managers, Scrum masters, or anyone working with Agile teams who want to leverage Jira for efficient project tracking and management. There are no prerequisites for this course, making it suitable for beginners, but a basic understanding of project management concepts would be beneficial. By the end of the course, you will be able to effectively manage Jira projects, set up Agile boards, navigate and configure issues, automate workflows, and understand Jira's backend administration for streamlined project management.

In this module, we will introduce you to JIRA, explaining its core functions and purpose in project management. We will provide an overview of the course, detailing what you will learn throughout the lessons. Additionally, we will explore the different versions of JIRA, helping you understand which version best suits your project management requirements.

What's included

2 videos1 reading

2 videos•Total 8 minutes
  • Course Introduction•1 minute
  • Versions of Jira•7 minutes
1 reading•Total 10 minutes
  • Full Course Resources•10 minutes

In this module, we will cover the essential concepts you need to understand before diving into JIRA. You'll learn about the Agile methodology, including terms like Epics and Stories, and how they integrate into JIRA. This section will also guide you through JIRA's user interface, ensuring you're comfortable navigating the platform from the start.

What's included

5 videos1 assignment

5 videos•Total 35 minutes
  • What is Jira?•2 minutes
  • Agile Methodology 101: A Crash Course•10 minutes
  • Agile Terms in Jira: Stories and Epics•7 minutes
  • Jira Terms You Need to Know•4 minutes
  • Getting Familiar with Jira's Interface•13 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Concepts You Need to Know Before Using Jira - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will focus on using team-managed projects within JIRA. You'll learn how to set up and configure a project for your team, including creating issues, adjusting workflows, and utilizing Agile boards. We will also explore the Timeline and Calendar views, helping you manage your tasks and deadlines with ease.

What's included

15 videos1 assignment

15 videos•Total 93 minutes
  • Team-Managed Projects vs Company-Managed Projects•5 minutes
  • Creating a Team-Managed Project•7 minutes
  • Navigating Team-Managed Projects•7 minutes
  • Creating Issues in Team-Managed Projects•8 minutes
  • Adding Our Team to a Team-Managed Project•7 minutes
  • Customizing the Issue Types in Our Project•6 minutes
  • Configuring the Agile Board•13 minutes
  • Changing from Kanban to Scrum with Features•6 minutes
  • Using the Timeline View•6 minutes
  • Working with the Calendar•3 minutes
  • Overview of the List View•4 minutes
  • How Forms Work in Jira•5 minutes
  • Exploring Jira's Issue Navigator•6 minutes
  • Creating Our First Goal in Jira•4 minutes
  • Understanding the Daily Workflow•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Using Team-Managed Projects - Assesmment•15 minutes

In this module, we will delve into company-managed projects in JIRA. You’ll learn to configure Scrum and Kanban boards, manage releases and components, and optimize workflows through advanced settings. We will also cover user permissions and how to use Jira’s reporting and dashboard features to track project progress effectively.

What's included

13 videos1 assignment

13 videos•Total 82 minutes
  • Creating a Company-Managed Project•5 minutes
  • Navigating Company-Managed Projects•5 minutes
  • Creating a New Scrum Board•2 minutes
  • An Overview of Company-Managed Kanban Boards in Jira•8 minutes
  • Setting up the Permissions to Configure an Agile Board•3 minutes
  • Configuring Jira's Boards•13 minutes
  • Comparing Scrum and Kanban Boards in Company-Managed Projects•5 minutes
  • Understanding Releases and Components•6 minutes
  • Working Smarter with Searches and Filters•5 minutes
  • Using Dashboards and Sharing Filters•10 minutes
  • Finding Reports in Jira•7 minutes
  • Using Teams in Jira•7 minutes
  • Bulk Editing Issues in Company-Managed Projects•6 minutes
1 assignment•Total 15 minutes
  • Using Company-Managed Projects - Assessment•15 minutes

In this module, we will explore the administrative side of JIRA, focusing on user management, custom workflows, and system configurations. You will learn how to tailor JIRA to meet your specific needs by creating custom issue types, fields, and automation rules. Additionally, we’ll cover key administrative settings for configuring the platform at a system-wide level.

What's included

9 videos3 assignments

9 videos•Total 51 minutes
  • How Users Work in Jira•6 minutes
  • Company-Managed Project Administration Overview•6 minutes
  • Understanding Workflows•6 minutes
  • Using Schemes in Jira•5 minutes
  • Creating Custom Issue Types•7 minutes
  • Creating Custom Fields and Adding Fields to Projects•5 minutes
  • Getting Started with Automation in Jira•5 minutes
  • An Overview of Jira's Administration Areas•4 minutes
  • Looking at Jira's System Settings•7 minutes
3 assignments•Total 90 minutes
  • Full Course Practice Assessment•15 minutes
  • Jira's Administrative Back End - Assessment•15 minutes
  • Full Course Assessment•60 minutes

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Frequently asked questions

Jira is a popular project management tool that helps teams plan, track, and manage their work. It is particularly relevant because it supports various project management methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Kanban. Jira enables teams to collaborate efficiently, track progress, and organize tasks effectively, making it an essential tool for project management in software development and beyond.

The "Getting Started with JIRA" course is designed to introduce users to Jira, covering its interface, features, and functionality. The course provides foundational knowledge on using Jira for project management, with a focus on both team-managed and company-managed projects. It explores Jira's integration with Agile methodologies, how to manage tasks, customize workflows, and use tools like Scrum and Kanban boards, timelines, calendars, and automation.

After completing the course, you will be able to navigate Jira’s interface with confidence, manage both team-managed and company-managed projects, create and track issues, customize boards and workflows, and utilize reporting and automation features. You will also understand how to work with Agile boards and configure project goals, timelines, and calendars to enhance project management efficiency.

No prior experience with Jira is required for this course. Basic knowledge of project management concepts, particularly Agile methodologies, will be helpful but is not necessary. The course is designed to cater to beginners, offering step-by-step guidance on using Jira effectively.

This course is for individuals new to Jira and project management professionals who want to learn how to use Jira to manage projects efficiently. It’s suitable for project managers, team leads, software developers, and anyone interested in mastering Jira for managing projects and workflows in an Agile environment.

The course has a duration of 3 hours. It is designed to be a self-paced, beginner-friendly learning experience, allowing learners to absorb the content at their convenience.

Yes, you can preview the first video and view the syllabus before you enroll. You must purchase the course to access content not included in the preview.

If you decide to enroll in the course before the session start date, you will have access to all of the lecture videos and readings for the course. You’ll be able to submit assignments once the session starts.

Once you enroll and your session begins, you will have access to all videos and other resources, including reading items and the course discussion forum. You’ll be able to view and submit practice assessments, and complete required graded assignments to earn a grade and a Course Certificate.

If you complete the course successfully, your electronic Course Certificate will be added to your Accomplishments page - from there, you can print your Course Certificate or add it to your LinkedIn profile.

This course is currently available only to learners who have paid or received financial aid, when available.

Yes. In select learning programs, you can apply for financial aid or a scholarship if you can’t afford the enrollment fee. If fin aid or scholarship is available for your learning program selection, you’ll find a link to apply on the description page.

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