Course information

Prior knowledge: 
* No prior Jira experience is required.
* Basic computer skills and the ability to work with cloud-based applications are sufficient.
* Some familiarity with project management concepts will make it easier to apply the knowledge in practice, but it is not mandatory. 
 
Successful project management is no longer just about keeping a simple to-do list – modern teams need transparency, collaboration, and tools that scale with the complexity of their work. As organizations grow, spreadsheets or basic task trackers often become inefficient, leading to confusion, duplicated efforts, and missed deadlines. 
Jira Cloud has become one of the leading platforms for project management, widely used in IT and software development but increasingly adopted in other industries as well. It provides a single place to plan projects, assign tasks, track progress, and visualize workflows using boards, reports, and dashboards. 
This program introduces the essential features of Jira Cloud in a beginner-friendly way. Participants will learn how to create projects, set up tasks and workflows, collaborate effectively with their teams, and apply best practices for project transparency and accountability. By the end of the course, you will have the confidence to use Jira Cloud as a practical tool for managing projects more efficiently – whether in software development, product management, or cross-departmental business initiatives. 

Who will benefit from this program?   
This program is designed for professionals who want to build a solid foundation in project management using Jira Cloud. It will be particularly useful for: 
* Project Managers and Team Leads who want to organize work more effectively and gain visibility into project progress.
* Product Owners and Scrum Masters working in Agile environments who need to manage backlogs, boards, and sprints.
* Business professionals and Analysts outside of IT who are looking for a structured way to manage cross-departmental projects.
* Teams moving from basic tools (Excel, Trello, shared drives) to a scalable project management platform. 

What will you learn?  
The program provides a step-by-step introduction to Jira Cloud, focusing on the core features every beginner should know. You will learn how to: 
* Getting Started with Jira Cloud 
Navigate the user interface, understand project types, and customize your personal dashboard. 
* Creating and Managing Projects 
Set up new projects using available templates, configure basic settings, and invite team members. 
* Working with Issues and Tasks 
Create and assign tasks, manage subtasks, track progress, and use labels and filters to stay organized. 
* Boards and Workflows 
Use Kanban and Scrum boards to visualize work, manage workflows, and update task statuses. 
* Agile Features 
Manage backlogs, plan sprints, and prioritize work in Agile project setups. 
* Reports and Dashboards 
Generate project reports, track team performance, and build dashboards for better visibility. 
* Integrations 
Explore basic integrations with Confluence, Slack, and other tools to enhance collaboration. 
* Best Practices 
Apply tips for structuring projects, maintaining clarity, and ensuring accountability across teams. 

This program is more than just a technical introduction – it is about gaining a practical toolset that makes project management clearer, more efficient, and more collaborative. By learning Jira Cloud, you will be able to organize projects in a way that reduces confusion, improves communication, and ensures that deadlines and responsibilities are transparent for everyone involved. 
A professional with Jira Cloud skills is highly valued not only in IT and software development but also in organisations that manage complex cross-departmental projects. The ability to apply Jira Cloud as a structured project management tool will increase both your personal career opportunities and the efficiency of your team. 
Take the first step towards mastering modern project management – apply now and learn how to make Jira Cloud your everyday tool for successful project delivery. 

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