Jira Core Concepts and Advanced Features (Video Course)

Description

6+ Hours of Video Instruction

Master Jira from the ground up with hands-on lessons covering core concepts, advanced features, automation, customization, and integrations for any team or project!

In todays digital era, efficient project management is the backbone of high-performing teams. Jira, the industry-leading platform for agile project tracking and workflow optimization, empowers organizations to deliver projects faster and smarter. Whether youre just starting out or aiming to become a Jira power user, this video course is your step-by-step guide to mastering every aspect of Jira for both Cloud and Data Center environments.

This comprehensive course takes you from the essential building blocks of Jira to its most advanced capabilities. With hands-on demonstrations and expert insights, youll gain practical skills to boost productivity, enhance visibility, and drive successful project outcomesno matter your role or industry.

Learn How To:

• Navigate Jira Cloud and Data Center for optimal project management
• Build, customize, and manage projects, boards, and workflows
• Organize work with backlogs, sprints, components, labels, and issue links
• Execute advanced searches with Jira Query Language (JQL)
• Create dynamic dashboards and actionable reports for agile and business teams
• Automate tasks and processes to save time and reduce errors
• Integrate Jira with source control, team chat, and Confluence
• Empower teams, set goals, and align business objectives for maximum impact

Who Should Take This Course:

• Project Managers: To track progress, manage resources, and communicate effectively with key skills for advancing into senior management or program leadership roles.
• Scrum Masters: Facilitate team collaboration and continuous improvement, paving the way for roles such as Agile Coach or Transformation Lead.
• Product Owners: Gain the tools to prioritize backlogs, set clear goals, and align stakeholders
• Business Analysts: Learn to customize Jira for requirements gathering, workflow optimization, and data analysis.
• Software Developers: Streamline your development workflow and integrate Jira with source control and team chat. Mastering Jira helps you collaborate more efficiently and prepares you for technical leadership or DevOps roles.
• Anyone seeking to master Jira for agile project management, workflow automation, and team collaboration.

Lesson Descriptions:

Lesson 1 Understanding Jira Basics and Core Concepts
Gain a clear understanding of Jiras purpose, key features, and its role as the industry standard for IT project management. Explore the interfaces of both Jira Cloud and Jira Data Center, and learn the foundational navigation skills needed for hands-on work in either environment.

Lesson 2 Using Jira Boards to Update and Track Status
Master the use of Jira boardsthe primary workspace for tracking and updating project status. Learn the differences between board types, how to manage active boards, update issues, and assign tasks to team members for efficient workflow management.

Lesson 3 Creating and Customizing Projects and Boards
Learn to set up new projects using Jiras templates, adjust project settings, and customize boards to fit your teams needs. Explore the unique features of team-managed projects in Jira Cloud and discover how to create additional boards beyond the defaults.

Lesson 4 Organizing and Planning Work in Jira
Discover effective methods for organizing work, including managing product backlogs, sprints, and Kanban boards. Learn to categorize issues with labels and components, use sub-tasks and links, and leverage Jira Clouds calendar and timeline views for resource allocation and scheduling.

Lesson 5 Finding Issues and Using Jira Query Language
Develop advanced search and reporting skills using Jiras Issue Filter View and JQL. Learn to create, save, and share custom filters, and unlock the full potential of Jiras search capabilities for precise issue tracking.

Lesson 6 Leveraging Jira Reports
Explore Jiras reporting features, including agile-specific charts and a variety of other visual reports. Learn how to interpret and use these reports to monitor project progress and support decision-making.

Lesson 7 Creating and Using Dashboards
Understand how to build and configure dashboards to visualize and share project data. Learn to add and customize widgets, creating tailored views that keep your team and stakeholders informed.

Lesson 8 Roadmapping with Jira
Learn to use Jiras roadmap and timeline features to plan, visualize, and communicate project milestones and future work. Gain practical skills in creating and managing roadmaps for effective project forecasting.

Lesson 9 Customizing Issue Types, Fields, and Screens
Unlock Jiras customization options by creating new issue types, custom fields, and screens. Learn how to tailor Jira projects to capture the right data and streamline workflows for your organizations needs.

Lesson 10 Creating and Customizing Workflows
Gain control over how issues progress through your projects by designing and modifying workflows. Learn to implement both simplified and custom workflows, and assign them to projects to match your teams processes.

Lesson 11 Managing Notifications and Permissions
Learn to configure notifications to keep your team informed of key events, and manage permissions to control access and actions within Jira. Understand the different levels of permissions and how to apply them effectively.

Lesson 12 Saving Time with Jira Automation Rules
Save time and reduce manual work by implementing Jira Automation Rules. Learn the core concepts and build automation rules to streamline repetitive tasks and improve efficiency.

Lesson 13 Choosing from Information Radiation Options
Compare Jiras various information-sharing features and learn how to select the right tool for your specific needs. Understand the factors that influence your choice and apply them in practical scenarios.

Lesson 14 Leveraging Teams and Goals in Jira Cloud
Explore the Teams and Goals features in Jira Cloud to enhance collaboration and information sharing. Learn how to set up and use these tools to align your team and track organizational objectives.

Lesson 15 Integrating Jira with Other Products
Expand Jiras capabilities through integration with popular tools. Learn integration concepts, explore the Atlassian Marketplace, and get hands-on experience connecting Jira with version control systems, team chat tools, and Confluence for seamless workflow management.

About Pearson Video Training:

Pearson publishes expert-led video tutorials covering a wide selection of technology topics designed to teach you the skills you need to succeed. These professional and personal technology videos feature world-leading author instructors published by your trusted technology brands: Addison-Wesley, Cisco Press, Pearson IT Certification, Prentice Hall, Sams, and Que Topics include IT Certification, Network Security, Cisco Technology, Programming, Web Development, Mobile Development, and more. Learn more about Pearson Video Training at  http://www.informit.com/video.

Video Lessons are available for download for offline viewing within the streaming format. Look for the green arrow in each lesson.

Sample Content

Table of Contents

Lesson 1: Understanding Jira Basics and Core Concepts

Lesson 2: Using Jira Boards to Update and Track Status

Lesson 3: Creating and Customizing Projects and Boards

Lesson 4: Organizing and Planning Work in Jira

Lesson 5: Finding Issues and Using the Jira Query Language

Lesson 6: Leveraging Jira Reports

Lesson 7: Creating and Using Dashboards

Lesson 8: Roadmapping with Jira

Lesson 9: Creating Issue Types, Fields, and Screens

Lesson 10: Creating and Customizing Workflows

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