Jira is one of the most powerful and widely used tools for project tracking and collaboration. In this beginner-friendly course, start with basic Jira terms and concepts and learn to navigate the interface. Then, discover how to effectively organize work. No matter your role or experience with Jira, this course will, this course will give you the foundation to use Jira with confidence.
Introduction to Jira
Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level
No prior experience required
1 hour to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace
What you'll learn
Define and identify work items, projects, and boards in Jira
Navigate the Jira interface & create work items in Jira
Find work items, boards, and projects using the search bar and basic search
Build a strong foundation in Jira and prepare for intermediate training with Atlassian Learning
Skills you'll gain
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Assessments
9 assignments
Taught in English
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October 2025
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There are 2 modules in this course
Track and manage your daily work, prioritize important work items, plan your week, and keep track of your team’s work with Jira. You’ll become familiar with common terms and start creating work items.
What's included
3 videos10 readings3 assignments
Create, organize, and collaborate Provide more context on your work items and understand their history and relationships. Then, learn how to collaborate on and search for work items.
What's included
4 videos21 readings6 assignments1 plugin
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