Course Outline
Jira – Overview
Confluence – Overview
Documenting Product Requirements in Confluence
Setting up a project in Jira
Defining Issue Types
Creating Scrum and Kanban boards
Configuring project workflows and board settings
Applying the correct fields and screens for specific issue types
Efficient project management techniques in Jira
- Mandatory field definitions
- Workflow design
- Process stages
- Implementing real-time updates
Reporting capabilities
- Sprint reports
- Burndown chart reports
- Release chart reports
Establishing links between Jira & Confluence
Creating management reports within Confluence
Managing Requirements, User Stories, and Test Cases in Confluence
Reporting – Burndown charts & Activity tracking
Product planning & release management
Handling Epics & User Stories
Utilising the Jira Dashboard
Basic searching, advanced queries & filter creation
Displaying Jira information directly in Confluence
Cloud-specific feature: Stride / Jira integration
Requirements
- A foundational understanding of Agile Methodologies (Scrum and/or Kanban)
Intended Audience
- Scrum Masters
- Scrum Teams
- Development Teams
- Product Owners
Course Format
- Practical exercises within a Jira/Confluence environment
Content Breakdown: 25% Demonstration – 75% Hands-on Practice
Testimonials (7)
I really enjoyed the mix of practical with theory. The trainer was also exteremly knowledgable and answered all our questions perfectly
Kelly - Department of Information Technology Technological University of the Shannon
Course - Effective Agile Project Management with Jira & Confluence
Craig was very informative and helpful. The pace of the course was perfect. The hands on exercises cemented the material covered in the slides. I look forward to using my new knowledge.
Sharon - Department of Information Technology Technological University of the Shannon
Course - Effective Agile Project Management with Jira & Confluence
Trainer's knowledge of all topics was very good.
Craig - Ansvar Insurance
Course - Effective Agile Project Management with Jira & Confluence
Morning sessions on workflow and issue management
Matt - Ansvar Insurance
Course - Effective Agile Project Management with Jira & Confluence
The teachers pace and knowledge
George Rogers - NZ Police
Course - Effective Agile Project Management with Jira & Confluence
The trainer was so welcoming and the class was highly interactive
Raphael Ariguzor - Parthian Partners Limited
Course - Effective Agile Project Management with Jira & Confluence
Practical work