Course Description:

Master the power of Jira for seamless project and product management in this hands-on course. Designed for professionals looking to streamline workflows, enhance collaboration, and track progress effectively, this course covers Jira’s essential features—from setting up projects and managing sprints to advanced reporting and automation. By the end of this course, participants will confidently use Jira to improve productivity, transparency, and agile execution in their teams.

Target Audience:

• Project managers and team leads
• Product managers and owners
• Agile practitioners (Scrum Masters, Kanban teams)
• Business analysts and software developers
• Anyone involved in managing projects and product development

Requirements:

• Basic understanding of project or product management concepts
• No prior Jira experience required (hands-on guidance provided)
• Access to a Jira account (free or paid) for practice

Learning Objectives:

By the end of this course, participants will be able to:

1. Understand the fundamentals of Jira and its role in project and product management.
2. Set up and configure Jira projects based on team needs.
3. Create and manage tasks, user stories, and sprints using Agile frameworks.
4. Utilize Jira workflows, automation, and integrations for efficiency.
5. Generate insightful reports and dashboards for tracking progress.
6. Apply best practices for collaboration, backlog management, and issue tracking.

Curriculum:

Module 1: Introduction to Jira

• Overview of Jira and its applications
• Navigating the Jira interface
• Setting up a Jira account and workspace

Module 2: Creating and Managing Projects

• Project types: Scrum, Kanban, and others
• Configuring project settings
• Creating and managing issues (tasks, stories, epics)

Module 3: Agile Workflows in Jira

• Sprint planning and backlog management
• Kanban board setup and workflow customization
• Assigning tasks and managing dependencies

Module 4: Advanced Jira Features

• Automation and custom workflows
• Jira integrations with Confluence, Slack, and other tools
• User roles, permissions, and security settings

Module 5: Reporting and Performance Tracking

• Creating dashboards and custom reports
• Monitoring team velocity and sprint progress
• Using Jira metrics for data-driven decision-making

Module 6: Best Practices and Real-World Applications

• Common pitfalls and how to avoid them
• Scaling Jira for large teams and organizations
• Case studies and hands-on exercises

This course is designed to turn you into a Jira power user, enabling you to manage projects and products efficiently with best-in-class Agile practices.

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