Overview

This course features Coursera Coach! 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.

Syllabus

Introduction and Overview

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.

Concepts You Need to Know Before Using Jira

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.

Using Team-Managed Projects

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.

Using Company-Managed Projects

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.

Jira's Administrative Back End

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.