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Jira Essentials | A complete Jira guide for beginners

Master Jira, Master Agility.

Unlock the power of Jira: simplify workflows, boost productivity, and become a Jira Pro

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Welcome to

"JIRA ESSENTIALS":

your path

to success

What you will learn:

JIRA FOUNDATIONS

Uncover the key steps to setting up Jira the right way—lay a foundation that prevents future headaches.

PROJECT MANAGEMENT SECRETS

Learn how to tailor Jira for any project, whether Agile or waterfall, and unlock its hidden potential for all team types.

WORKFLOW MASTERY

Craft workflows that empower you to get more done—because Jira should work for you, not the other way around.

DATA-DRIVEN INSIGHTS

Transform raw data into actionable insights. And the best part? Say goodbye to manual report creation forever.

BOOSTING TEAM PRODUCTIVITY

Discover the hidden tricks to eliminating bottlenecks and boosting your team’s productivity with Jira’s powerful tools.

ADVANCED ISSUE & BACKLOG MANAGEMENT

Master the art of issue tracking and backlog prioritization, keeping your projects on the fast track to success.

AUTOMATION & EFFICIENCY HACKS

Set up automated rules that save time and eliminate errors, turning Jira into your efficiency engine.

This course is for you if...

...YOU ARE A PROFESSIONAL

looking to streamline your project management skills with JIRA’s dynamic tools

...YOU ARE A DEVELOPER

and wish to integrate JIRA into your software development and issue tracking processes

...YOU ARE TRANSITIONNING TO A NEW ROLE OR ORGANIZATION

where JIRA is a central part of the project management process

...YOU ARE MANAGING PROJECTS

and are eager to acquire a comprehensive understanding of JIRA’s functionalities

...YOU ARE A BUSINESS ANALYST OR CONSULTANT

aiming to leverage JIRA for better project tracking and reporting

...YOU ARE AN AGILE PRACTITIONNER

seeking to supercharge your Agile processes with JIRA’s robust toolset

...YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EXPANDING YOUR TOOLKIT

by adding to it a highly sought-after project management tool

Does any of this sound familiar to you?

01

Jira Jitters

Wrestling with Jira’s complexity? It feels more like battling the tool than making it work for you.
We’ve got your back—let’s simplify things together.

02

Project Pandemonium

Projects spiraling out of control? Managing tasks feels more like herding cats than leading a team.
It can be fixed—Jira can bring order to the chaos.

03

Tracking Troubles

Tracking work has become a Herculean task, leaving you wondering if there’s a better way.
Good news—there is, and we’ll show you how.

04

Visibility Void

Project statuses and deadlines are foggy at best. Seeing the big picture feels impossible.
Clarity is just a few clicks away.

05

Collaboration Crunch

Your team’s collaboration is more disjointed than connected, making teamwork feel like a frustrating struggle.
We can help you sync things up and get back on track.

06

Customization Confusion

Jira’s customization options are a maze, and finding the right setup feels like navigating without a map.
We’ll guide you through it—no more getting lost.

07

Reporting Roadblocks

Need insights, but Jira’s reporting feels like cracking a code? You’re not alone in this data-driven struggle.
We’ll turn data into decisions, stress-free.

08

Overwhelmed but Underachieving

Tasks are piling up, but progress? Not so much. It’s like climbing a mountain that never ends.
Let’s break it down and move forward together.

What's included:

4 HOURS OF ON-DEMAND VIDEO

Dive into comprehensive content, complete with subtitles and transcripts.

CREDENTIALS

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MULTILINGUAL LEARNING

Subtitles in EN🇬🇧, FR🇫🇷, DE🇩🇪, HI🇮🇳, PT🇵🇹, RU🇷🇺, ES🇪🇸, UK🇺🇦, ZH🇨🇳

MONTHLY LIVE WEBINAR (*1)

Connect live for additional insights and learning.

EMAIL SUPPORT

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UNLIMITED ACCESS

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AI ASSISTANT (*1)

Instant, professional help in any language (ChatGPT+ required).

ADDITIONAL COURSES (*1)

Expand your Agile expertise with additional courses.

STUDY BUDDY

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14 DAYS MONEY BACK GUARANTEE

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WEEKLY LIVE Q&A (*1)

Get real-time answers and connect with fellow learners.

LIVE 1-1 COACHING (*2)

Receive personalized guidance and feedback.

(*1) Bundles only

(*2) Mega Pack only

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Course curriculum

Section 1: Getting familiar with Jira basics

1. Overview of Jira
2. ACTIVITY: Set up your first Jira project
3. ACTIVITY: Structure your project hierarchy
4. Basic and advanced filters
5. ACTIVITY: Create a filter
7. Section recap
Quiz

Section 2: Building Jira boards and organizing team processes

8. What are Jira boards?
9. ACTIVITY: Create your first Scrum board
10. Ranking and principles of prioritization
11. Everything you need to know about labels
12. What are components and versions?
13. ACTIVITY: Fine-tune the board
14. ACTIVITY: Manage the sprints in Jira
15. Understanding differences between Scrum and Kanban boards
16. ACTIVITY: Set up a Kanban board
17. Section recap
Quiz

Section 3: Stepping up your Jira game

18. Understanding project settings
19. ACTIVITY: Build a roadmap
20. ACTIVITY: Build a dashboard for external stakeholders
21. How do issue links work?
22. How to read the reports?
23. Bonus: if none of the reports work, what can I do?
24. Section recap
Quiz

Section 4: Conclusion

25. Recap of the course

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Hi!

I'm Masha Ostroumova

As a seasoned Agile expert with a deep-rooted passion for fostering healthy, motivated teams, my mission is to empower organizations and leaders to embrace Agile ways of working. With a rich background that spans from Agile practitioner to Enterprise Agile Coach, my journey includes transforming numerous teams into customer-focused and outcome-oriented units.

 

At the helm of Agile Apothecary, and with prior experience at Rakuten, Indeed and McKinsey, I specialize in guiding large-scale Agile transformations. My dedication extends beyond practice; as a best-selling Udemy instructor, I've connected with over 130,000 students around the world, achieving a stellar average rating. More than numbers, my drive stems from making a tangible difference in people's professional lives.

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Jira Essentials (subscription)

US$10

10

Every month

Master Jira and revolutionize your project management!

Valid until canceled

Course "Jira Essentials"

Study Buddy email series

Certificate of completion

LinkedIn skills endorsement

Email support

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Jira Bundle (subscription)

US$19

19

Every month

Jira Essentials + Jira Advanced

Valid until canceled

Course "Jira Essentials"

Course "Jira Advanced"

Study Buddy email series

Certificates of completion

LinkedIn skills endorsement

AI course assistant (Chat GPT+ subscription required)

Monthly free webinar

Weekly live Q&A

Email support

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Tools Mega Pack (subscription)

US$50

50

Every month

6 Agile Tools courses + bonuses and personalized coaching

Valid until canceled

Course "Jira Essentials"

Course "Jira Advanced"

Course "Ultimate Miro Guide"

Course "Agile Planning and OKRs"

Course "Agile Customer Research

Course "Measuring and Improving Agile Team Health"

Study Buddy email series

Certificates of completion

LinkedIn skills endorsement

AI course assistant (Chat GPT+ subscription required)

Monthly free webinar

Weekly live Q&A

Email support

One 30-minute 1-on-1 coaching call

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