Facilitated by Tox B.
Roll up your sleeves and learn Jira by doing. Every participant will create and configure their own Jira board during this hands-on lab.
Why Learn Jira:
Jira is the most widely used Agile project management tool in the industry. Knowing Jira opens career opportunities and helps teams stay organized and transparent.
What You’ll Build:
• A complete Scrum board with customized columns
• A configured workflow matching your team’s process
• Custom fields for tracking important information
• Automation rules to reduce manual work
• A dashboard showing key metrics
Step-by-Step Lab Activities:
1. Create a new Jira project from scratch
2. Configure board columns and workflow states
3. Create and organize issues: Epics, Stories, Tasks, Bugs
4. Set up swimlanes for better visualization
5. Configure filters and quick filters
6. Create custom fields (Priority, Story Points, etc.)
7. Build automation rules (auto-assign, notifications, etc.)
8. Create a dashboard with gadgets and charts
9. Set up Jira for Sprint Planning
10. Practice using Jira for Daily Standups and Sprint Reviews
Jira Best Practices Covered:
• Naming conventions for issues
• Using labels and components effectively
• Linking related issues
• Time tracking and estimation
• Managing permissions and access
• Integrating Jira with other tools (Slack, Confluence, etc.)
Advanced Tips and Tricks:
• JQL (Jira Query Language) basics
• Keyboard shortcuts for power users
• Bulk operations to save time
• Creating issue templates
• Custom workflows for different issue types
Benefits of Attending This Session:
Participants will leave with a fully configured Jira board they can use immediately, confidence in navigating and using Jira, and practical knowledge of Jira features that improve team productivity. You’ll be able to set up Jira for your team and train others.