Introduction

This hands-on course in Agile Project Management with Jira is designed to equip participants with the practical knowledge and tools needed to manage projects using Agile principles and the Jira platform.

Whether you are new to project management or transitioning from traditional methods, this course provides clear, step-by-step training on planning, executing, monitoring, and delivering successful Agile projects using Jira.

Duration

5 Days

What You Will Learn

• Agile principles and values
• Scrum and Kanban frameworks
• Creating and managing Jira projects
• User stories, epics, tasks, and backlogs
• Sprint planning and execution
• Agile boards and workflows in Jira
• Tracking progress with reports and dashboards
• Managing teams and permissions in Jira
• Using Jira to support Agile ceremonies (Daily Standups, Reviews, Retrospectives)

What You Can Do With Agile and Jira?

• Manage software, business, or development projects using Agile methods
• Plan sprints, assign tasks, and monitor progress visually
• Collaborate with teams using real-time Jira boards
• Track performance, blockers, and deliverables effectively
• Improve team communication, speed, and quality of delivery

Who Should Take This Course?

Project Managers

Scrum Masters

Team Leaders

Developers and QA teams

Product Owners

IT and software professionals

Business Analysts

Course Requirements

• A laptop or desktop computer
• Internet connection
• Basic understanding of project management (not required but helpful)
• Proficiency in English

Topics to Be Covered

• Introduction to Agile and Scrum
• Overview of Jira and its use in Agile
• Setting up Jira Projects and Boards
• Creating and managing Epics, Stories, and Tasks
• Sprint planning, story points, and estimations
• Jira Workflows and Automation
• Jira Reports and Dashboards
• Best practices for Agile team collaboration
• Managing permissions and user roles
• Jira Integrations and extensions

Course Objectives

This training course will teach learners how to:

• Understand Agile methodologies and apply Scrum or Kanban frameworks
• Use Jira to organize and manage Agile projects
• Create structured project plans using backlogs, sprints, and epics
• Monitor project performance and visualize team progress
• Apply best practices for Agile collaboration using Jira tools

Learning Outcomes

At the end of the course, learners will be able to:

• Set up and configure Jira for Agile project teams
• Plan and run sprints with confidence
• Manage tasks and team communication using Jira boards
• Track KPIs and metrics through Jira reports and dashboards
• Improve productivity and delivery using Agile workflows