Jira Essentials | A complete Jira guide for beginners
Unlock the power of Jira: simplify workflows, boost productivity, and become a Jira Pro
Master Jira, Master Agility.
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4 hours of content
Welcome to
"JIRA ESSENTIALS":
your path
to success
What you will learn:
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JIRA FOUNDATIONSUncover the key steps to setting up Jira the right way—lay a foundation that prevents future headaches. -
PROJECT MANAGEMENT SECRETSLearn how to tailor Jira for any project, whether Agile or waterfall, and unlock its hidden potential for all team types. -
WORKFLOW MASTERYCraft workflows that empower you to get more done—because Jira should work for you, not the other way around. -
DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTSTransform raw data into actionable insights. And the best part? Say goodbye to manual report creation forever. -
BOOSTING TEAM PRODUCTIVITYDiscover the hidden tricks to eliminating bottlenecks and boosting your team’s productivity with Jira’s powerful tools. -
ADVANCED ISSUE & BACKLOG MANAGEMENTMaster the art of issue tracking and backlog prioritization, keeping your projects on the fast track to success. -
AUTOMATION & EFFICIENCY HACKSSet up automated rules that save time and eliminate errors, turning Jira into your efficiency engine.
This course is for you if...
...you are a professional
looking to streamline your project management skills with JIRA’s dynamic tools
...you are managing projects
and are eager to acquire a comprehensive understanding of JIRA’s functionalities
..you are an Agile practitionner
seeking to supercharge your Agile processes with JIRA’s robust toolset
...you are a developer
and wish to integrate JIRA into your software development and issue tracking processes
...you are a business analyst or consultant
aiming to leverage JIRA for better project tracking and reporting
...you are interested in expanding your toolkit
by adding to it a highly sought-after project management tool
...you are transitionning to a new role or organization
where JIRA is a central part of the project management process
Does any of this sound familiar to you?
Jira Jitters
Wrestling with Jira’s complexity? It feels more like battling the tool than making it work for you.
We’ve got your back—let’s simplify things together.
We’ve got your back—let’s simplify things together.
Project Pandemonium
Projects spiraling out of control? Managing tasks feels more like herding cats than leading a team.
It can be fixed—Jira can bring order to the chaos.
It can be fixed—Jira can bring order to the chaos.
Tracking Troubles
Tracking work has become a Herculean task, leaving you wondering if there’s a better way.
Good news—there is, and we’ll show you how.
Good news—there is, and we’ll show you how.
Visibility Void
Project statuses and deadlines are foggy at best. Seeing the big picture feels impossible.
Clarity is just a few clicks away.
Clarity is just a few clicks away.
Collaboration Crunch
Your team’s collaboration is more disjointed than connected, making teamwork feel like a frustrating struggle.
We can help you sync things up and get back on track.
We can help you sync things up and get back on track.
Customization Confusion
Jira’s customization options are a maze, and finding the right setup feels like navigating without a map.
We’ll guide you through it—no more getting lost.
We’ll guide you through it—no more getting lost.
Reporting Roadblocks
Need insights, but Jira’s reporting feels like cracking a code? You’re not alone in this data-driven struggle.
We’ll turn data into decisions, stress-free.
We’ll turn data into decisions, stress-free.
Overwhelmed but Underachieving
Tasks are piling up, but progress? Not so much. It’s like climbing a mountain that never ends.
Let’s break it down and move forward together.
Let’s break it down and move forward together.
Solve your challenges
"JIRA ESSENTIALS"
AND BECOME
A JIRA PRO WITH
What's included:
4 hours of on-demand video
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Here is what students say about this course:
Sabrina Böck
Very good breakdown of the principles in JIRA, quite helpful in my everyday work.
Loudie Desvallons
I searched for a long time for a course like this. Thank you.
Manny Ortiz
Masha is an excellent instructor. She gives great details on the process, leaving nothing out. This is my second course with her and I will be looking for other courses.
Greg Brown
Great presentation. Reenforced some things I hadn't thought about in a while and got to learn some new things, too, especially around some best practices. Thanks!
Edita Vranich
The lecturer is brilliant, she explains everything so clearly in a logical way
Course curriculum
1. Overview of Jira
2. ACTIVITY: Set up your first Jira project
3. ACTIVITY: Structure your project hierarchy
4. Basic and advanced filters
5. ACTIVITY: Create a filter
7. Section recap
Quiz
2. ACTIVITY: Set up your first Jira project
3. ACTIVITY: Structure your project hierarchy
4. Basic and advanced filters
5. ACTIVITY: Create a filter
7. Section recap
Quiz
8. What are Jira boards?
9. ACTIVITY: Create your first Scrum board
10. Ranking and principles of prioritization
11. Everything you need to know about labels
12. What are components and versions?
13. ACTIVITY: Fine-tune the board
14. ACTIVITY: Manage the sprints in Jira
15. Understanding differences between Scrum and Kanban boards
16. ACTIVITY: Set up a Kanban board
17. Section recap
Quiz
9. ACTIVITY: Create your first Scrum board
10. Ranking and principles of prioritization
11. Everything you need to know about labels
12. What are components and versions?
13. ACTIVITY: Fine-tune the board
14. ACTIVITY: Manage the sprints in Jira
15. Understanding differences between Scrum and Kanban boards
16. ACTIVITY: Set up a Kanban board
17. Section recap
Quiz
18. Understanding project settings
19. ACTIVITY: Build a roadmap
20. ACTIVITY: Build a dashboard for external stakeholders
21. How do issue links work?
22. How to read the reports?
23. Bonus: if none of the reports work, what can I do?
24. Section recap
Quiz
19. ACTIVITY: Build a roadmap
20. ACTIVITY: Build a dashboard for external stakeholders
21. How do issue links work?
22. How to read the reports?
23. Bonus: if none of the reports work, what can I do?
24. Section recap
Quiz
25. Recap of the course
Hi, I'm Masha Ostroumova
As a seasoned Agile expert with a deep-rooted passion for fostering healthy, motivated teams, my mission is to empower organizations and leaders to embrace Agile ways of working. With a rich background that spans from Agile practitioner to Enterprise Agile Coach, my journey includes transforming numerous teams into customer-focused and outcome-oriented units.
At the helm of Agile Apothecary, and with prior experience at Rakuten, Indeed and McKinsey, I specialize in guiding large-scale Agile transformations. My dedication extends beyond practice; as a best-selling instructor, I've connected with over 120,000 students around the world, achieving a stellar average rating. More than numbers, my drive stems from making a tangible difference in people's professional lives.
At the helm of Agile Apothecary, and with prior experience at Rakuten, Indeed and McKinsey, I specialize in guiding large-scale Agile transformations. My dedication extends beyond practice; as a best-selling instructor, I've connected with over 120,000 students around the world, achieving a stellar average rating. More than numbers, my drive stems from making a tangible difference in people's professional lives.
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