Jira First Steps

Short course description  

This training provides an introduction to Jira, covering its key features and benefits, basic terms and structure, navigation, and working with issues. By the end, you’ll be equipped to efficiently navigate Jira’s interface, create, assign, and manage issues, and understand the basics of requirements management. 

Detailed course description 

The training will include 4 sections;  

Jira Features and Benefits: In this section, we’ll explore the features and benefits of Jira as a powerful project management and issue tracking tool. We’ll discuss how Jira can streamline your workflows, improve collaboration among team members, and enhance overall project visibility and accountability. 

Basic Terms and Structure: Understanding the basic terms and structure of Jira is crucial for effective usage. We’ll cover essential concepts like projects, issues, workflows, and boards, providing a solid foundation for navigating and using Jira efficiently. 

Navigation and User Interface: We’ll take a deep dive into the Jira user interface, including the menu structure, issues view, and filters. You’ll learn how to navigate through different sections of Jira, access important information, and customize your view to suit your needs. 

Working with Issues: This section focuses on working with issues in Jira, which are the building blocks of tasks, bugs, and other work items. You’ll learn how to create, assign, and edit issues, as well as manage their lifecycle through workflows. We’ll also discuss the importance of effective requirements management in the overall project process. 

By the end of this training, you’ll have a solid understanding of Jira’s core features and how to use them to manage your projects more effectively, from creating and assigning tasks to tracking their progress and managing requirements. 

This training offers you:

• Understanding of Jira’s features and benefits 
• Familiarity with basic terms and structure of Jira 
• Proficiency in navigating Jira’s user interface 
• Ability to create, assign, and edit issues 
• Knowledge of issue workflows and requirements management process 
• Improved efficiency in project management using Jira 

Who benefits from this training? 

• New users of Jira who want to learn the basics and get started with the platform. 
• Project managers seeking to improve their project management processes and workflows using Jira. 
• Team members involved in software development, IT operations, or any other project-based work. 
• Anyone looking to enhance their skills in issue tracking, task management, and collaboration within a team environment. 

Preconditions 

• Basic familiarity with project management concepts, although it’s not mandatory. 
• Access to a computer or device with an internet connection to access Jira. 

Certification Information 

Participants will receive a certificate of attendance upon completing the interactive training.