Jira Tutorial for Beginners: Jira Project Management
In this beginner-friendly Jira online course, we start by introducing Jira, exploring its software interface and Jira Cloud, and explaining essential Jira terms. You'll also get a quick overview of Agile Methodology before we dive into Team-managed and Company-managed Projects in Jira. The course concludes with the fundamentals of creating a Scrum Board, ensuring that by the end, you'll be able to set up your own project in Jira!
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Beginner's Guide to Jira: A Simple Tutorial
Jira is a project management tool by Atlassian used to help teams organize tasks, track progress, and manage work in one place. It’s popular among software developers but works for any kind of team.
Step-by-Step Tutorial for Beginners
1. Create a Jira Account
Go to Jira Software
Click "Get it free" to sign up and create your workspace
2. Set Up Your First Project
After logging in, click "Create project."
Choose a template (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, or Basic task tracking)
Learn more about templates here
3. Add Tasks (Issues)
Click “Create” to add tasks, bugs, or stories
Fill in the title and description , and assign it to a team member
You can set priority and add a due date
4. Track Progress with Boards
Use a Kanban or Scrum board to move tasks across stages like To Do, In Progress, and Done
Boards help you visually monitor what everyone is working on
Learn more about Jira boards here
5. Collaborate with Your Team
Tag team members using @name in comments
Share files, give updates, and track work—all in one place
6. Monitor with Dashboards
Go to “Dashboards” to view task summaries, timelines, and team activity
Great for managers or team leads to keep an eye on progress
Bonus Learning Resources
Jira Getting Started Guide
