This course aims to equip participants with the knowledge and skills to effectively use JIRA for project management, from basic setup and issue management to advanced customization and automation.
By the end of the course, learners will be able to manage agile projects, create custom workflows, generate reports, and integrate JIRA with other tools.
Participants will acquire practical skills in using Slack for project management, enhancing their ability to organize, communicate, and collaborate within teams.
They will also develop the knowledge necessary to implement best practices for security, compliance, and optimization, making them more effective in managing projects and leading teams in a modern, digital workspace.
Course features:
Practical hands on
Lab sessions
Training by experienced faculty
PRE-REQUISITES:
Basic understanding of project management concepts.
Familiarity with agile methodologies is recommended but not required.
Overview of JIRA o What is JIRA, and its role in project management? o Key features and benefits of using JIRA for agile project management.
Setting Up JIRA o Creating and configuring a JIRA project. o Understanding JIRA's interface and navigation. o Overview of JIRA components: projects, issues, and workflows.
Creating and Managing Projects o Setting up new projects with appropriate templates. o Customizing project settings and permissions. o Understanding project roles and user management.
Issue Management o Creating, assigning, and managing issues. o Understanding issue types: stories, tasks, bugs, and epics. o Linking, cloning, and moving issues between projects.
Customizing Workflows o Understanding JIRA workflows and their components (statuses, transitions). o Creating and editing custom workflows. o Applying workflows to projects.
Using Agile Boards o Setting up Scrum and Kanban boards. o Managing sprints and backlogs. o Configuring board filters and swimlanes.
Generating Reports o Overview of built-in JIRA reports (burndown charts, velocity charts). o Creating custom reports and dashboards. o Using JQL (JIRA Query Language) for advanced reporting.
Creating Dashboards o Setting up personal and project dashboards. o Adding and customizing gadgets. o Sharing dashboards with team members.
Integrating JIRA with Other Tools o Connecting JIRA with Confluence, Bitbucket, Slack, and other tools. o Automating workflows with JIRA Automation rules. o Using webhooks and REST API for advanced integrations.
Automation and Scripting o Setting up automation rules for repetitive tasks. o Introduction to ScriptRunner for JIRA.
Advanced Customization o Custom fields, screens, and issue types. o Creating and managing custom schemes. o Advanced permission schemes and notifications.
Managing Large-Scale Projects o Portfolio management in JIRA. o Managing dependencies and releases. o Advanced roadmapping and timeline visualization.
Ensuring Security and Compliance o Understanding JIRA's security features. o Managing user roles, groups, and permissions. o Compliance with industry standards (GDPR, ISO).
Best Practices o Best practices for managing projects and teams in JIRA. o Common pitfalls and how to avoid them. o Tips for improving team collaboration and productivity using JIRA.