Learn Jira In 4 Hours

Tags: JIRA

Learn Atlassian JIRA from Scratch and start using it effectively for Software Development and Testing.

Last updated 2022-01-10 | 3.9

- Learn to install JIRA and get started with learning JIRA
- Learn JIRA Administration and best practices to administer JIRA
- How to do Defect Management in JIRA

What you'll learn

Learn to install JIRA and get started with learning JIRA
Learn JIRA Administration and best practices to administer JIRA
How to do Defect Management in JIRA
How to work with different reports in JIRA
Learn about Agile development methodologies
How to create and configure JIRA Agile boards SCRUM and KANBAN
How to effectively use JIRA Query Language (JQL) to search for issues in JIRA
How to use Atlassian JIRA effectively for Test Case Management
By the end if this course you will be able to do Agile Project Management
Test Management and Defect Management in JIRA
In addition to this course you will be able to ask questions at any time using the questions area of the course. I will answer all your queries and doubts over the e-mail or phone

* Requirements

* Computer - Windows or MAC

Description

   Are you new to JIRA? Are you working in Software Development or Testing and not aware how to use JIRA effectively? Do you want to keep yourself competitive in the IT market by leveling up your JIRA skills? Then this course is for you.

This course is the fastest path to level up your JIRA skills.

   In this course you will learn about JIRA from very basic till advanced concepts of JIRA like SCRUM and KANBAN. This course is well thought and designed in a way that will suit the very basic and advanced JIRA user.

  In this course I have started from very basic concepts of JIRA and progressed to advanced topics of JIRA including JIRA Administration. I have covered all the aspects of SDLC in JIRA and explained how you can do Test Management, Project Management, Defect Management, Agile Software Development, Reporting and much more with JIRA.

  So just go ahead and enroll for the course as you are not going to get anything better with such a competitive price.

Who this course is for:

  • Software Testers, Test Leads, Test Managers, Developers, Development Managers, Business Analysts

Course content

8 sections • 78 lectures

Introduction to JIRA course Preview 06:08

In this session I have given a brief introduction about myself and about the JIRA course. I have outlined what all JIRA concepts will be covered in this course and how you can benefit from this course.

JIRA Installation/Setup Options Preview 03:13

In this session I have given a detailed description about JIRA installation and how you can install JIRA for evaluation/learning purpose.

Understanding JIRA Project and Creating Projects in JIRA Preview 15:25

In this session I have explained how you can create projects in JIRA and enable issue management in JIRA.

If there are not projects in JIRA, issue management is tab is disabled and it gets activated only when you have some project created in JIRA. This session will explain you step by step process to create different types of projects and enable issue management.

I have explained all the project types supported in JIRA and how you can create different projects.

Installing Zephyr Test Management in JIRA Preview 03:37

In this session I have explained how you can install Zephyr in JIRA and enable test management in JIRA.

By default JIRA does not provide test management functionality and test management in JIRA is provided by Zephyr. The step by step process of installing Zephyr in JIRA will help you to enable Test Management in JIRA.

Adding Users in JIRA Preview 09:15

In this session I have explained how to add users, roles and groups in JIRA.

It is important to understand some basic administration about JIRA because if you are doing test management activities you need to add different users/roles/groups and assign different permissions. This session will give you a fair idea how to perform all those tasks.

JIRA Homepage Introduction Preview 06:36

In this session I have explained JIRA dashboard in detail. After finishing this session you will be able understand about all the different features available on the JIRA dashboard.

Managing JIRA dashboard and Gadgets Preview 08:44

In this session I have explained how to create a new dashboard as per your requirements and add/delete gadgets from the dashboard.

I have also explained how to configure gadgets to get the relevant data on your personalized dashboard. This lecture will also clarify how you can edit your gadgets and delete them.

Changing user preferences and profile information Preview 04:07

In this session I have explained how you can change the profile information in JIRA.

You will understand how to make changes in preferences and reset your existing JIRA password to a new password.

Switching views and configuring Columns in JIRA Preview 04:30

This session demonstrates how you can switch between various views in JIRA. There are two views supported in JIRA.

  1. List view
  2. Detailed View

This session explains how you can switch between list view and detailed view. It also explains the benefits of different views when you are tracking issues in JIRA.

This session also covers steps to configure columns in JIRA. You will learn how you can add/remove the columns for your issues in JIRA.

Atlassian Marketplace for JIRA Preview 04:50

In this session I have explained about Atlassian marketplace. Atlassian marketplace is the online repository of different FREE/PAID addons for JIRA.

You will learn how to install/uninstall different addons from Atllasian marketplace.

JIRA Basics

How to write Test Cases in JIRA Preview 09:07

In this session I have explained how to write test cases in JIRA. I have explained about all the fields of test case template in detail and what necessary details you need to fill in the test case template for writing the test case.

This session also gives you a fair idea of writing different test steps, deleting test steps, moving test steps position etc.

By end of this session you will be very confident about creating test cases in JIRA.

Cloning Test Cases in JIRA Preview 05:18

In this session I have explained about clone feature in JIRA. You will learn how to clone a test case into a new test case.

Clone feature is helpful for the test cases which have some of the steps/features in common and you do not want to write a new test case from scratch. I have also explained how clone feature can save your test development time and make your work easier.

Searching Test Cases and doing bulk changes Preview 10:55

In this session I have explained how you can search for Test Cases in JIRA and do bulk changes to those Test Cases.

I have also explained why bulk change is beneficial and how it can save your time and make your test management time easier.

Exporting Test Cases in JIRA Preview 06:20

In this session I have explained how you can export Test Cases from JIRA in different formats.

I have also explained why exporting the test cases is important. JIRA test cases can be exported in many different formats depending on your requirement. You will learn about all the formats in this session.

Sharing issues and search query with Team Members Preview 04:53

In this session I have explained how to create different search queries and save them. I have also explained how to share those search queries with other team members. You will also learn to share issues with other team members.

Sharing issues and search queries in important if you want other team member to review your test cases.

Creating Test Cycles in JIRA Preview 05:49

In this session I have explained about the test execution process and creating test cycles in JIRA. As test cycles should be created before proceeding with test execution so it is very important to learn about creating test cycles.

I will explain test cycle template and what information needs to be filled and icdentified before creating test cycles.

Executing Test Cases in JIRA Preview 07:05

In this session I will explain how to execute test cases in JIRA. Once you create test cycles and add test cases in the test cycles, the next step is to execute those test case.

This session will give you fair idea about test execution in JIRA and then understanding various test execution statistics.

Creating favourite search filters for Test Cases Preview 06:41

In this session I will explain about basic search feature of JIRA and how to create filters for issues (Bugs/Test Case/Task/Story etc.). You will also learn how to save those filters for future reference and why it is important to create your own filters.

Introduction to defect template in JIRA Preview 05:17

In this session I will explain about defect template in JIRA. You will learn how to use the JIRA issue template to log the defects. I have also explained all the fields of the issue template and what to fill in those fields for raising a defect.

Logging defects in JIRA Preview 05:25

I this session I have explained how to use the JIRA issue template and raise defects. I have demonstrated defect reporting by giving example. This session has all the neccessary steps required to log the defects in JIRA.

Defect lifecycle in JIRA Preview 04:02

In this session I have explained about defect life cycle in JIRA. I have started by taking an example defect and then explaining how the defect transitions from different states of defect life cycle till closure.

You will understand the defect life cycle of JIRA and also the possibility of modifying the workflow to update the life cycle as per your company needs.

Searching defects and doing bulk changes Preview 01:25

In this session I have explained how you can search for defects and JIRA and do bulk changes to the defects. This session will help you to manage the bulk changes in defects very easily.

I have also explained what all bulk change options are available for defects in JIRA.

Attaching files and screenshot to defects Preview 02:34

In this session I have explained how to attach different files and screenshots to defects. I will explain different ways to attach screenshots and defect logs to the defects that you raise during test execution.

JQL - Advanced Search in JIRA and Introduction to JQL Preview 04:59

In this session I will give an introduction about the advanced search functionality in JIRA and JIRA Query language. Advanced search is very important functionality of JIRA and makes it very powerful for searching issues in JIRA.

I have covered benefits of using advanced search and basic format of JQL. I have also explained how you can switch between basic search and advanced search and start writing advanced search query.

JQL - Important Keywords and Operators in JQL Preview 06:36

In this tutorial we will learn about important keywords and Operators used in JQL.

JQL - Searching with Keywords and Operators Preview 03:01

In this tutorial we will learn how to write advanced search queries using JQL keywords and Operators.

JQL - Searching with Functions Preview 07:05

In this tutorial we will learn about searching with most commonly used JQL functions.

JQL - Searching with Dates Preview 06:03

In this tutorial we will learn how to search issues with dates in JQL.

JQL- Searching with Text Preview 02:24

In this tutorial we will learn about text searching capability of JIRA Basic and Advanced search.

JQL - More advanced search examples Preview 07:41

In this session I have explained to write an advanced search query using JQL. I have taken some examples and written queries to search for issues in JIRA. I have also talked about different techniques to form advanced query using JQL basic parts and keywords.

Subscriptions in JIRA Preview 05:48

In this session I have explained about subscriptions to filters and search queries in JIRA. Subscription are very important for test managers and other test team to get latest updates about the status of issues in the project.

In this session you will understand how to subscribe to different filters and search queries and get latest updates.

JQL - Practice Test

Introduction to JIRA reports Preview 02:48

In this session I have explained about various reports available in JIRA and how to generate those reports. Some of the reports discussed in this session are.

  1. Workload Pie Chart Report
  2. User Workload Report
  3. Version Workload Report
  4. Pie Chart Report

and many more.

Reports - Burndown Chart Preview 05:12

Reports - Sprint Report Preview 02:41

This tutorial explains Sprint Report and its usefulness for your Sprint Retrospective meetings, and also for mid-sprint progress checks.

Reports - Velocity Chart Preview 02:38

This tutorial explains about the Velocity Chart and its usefulness during your sprint planning meetings, to help you decide how much work you can feasibly commit to.

Reports - Epic Burndown Preview 03:53

In this tutorial you will learn about Epic Burndown report which shows you how your team is progressing against the work for an epic. 

Reports - Created Vs Resolved Reports Preview 02:27

This tutorial provides details about the 'Created vs Resolved Issues' report. This report is a difference chart showing the number of issues created vs number of issues resolved over a given period of time.

Introduction to JIRA Agile boards Preview 03:01

In this session I have given a brief introduction about JIRA boards and best suited board for Agile Teams.

What can you do on JIRA boards? Preview 04:55

In this tutorial I have explained what all possible operations supported from JIRA boards and how it can be helpful in doing quick Sprint planning and management activities.

Creating JIRA boards - SCRUM vs KANBAN Preview 05:00

In this session I have covered the procedure to create JIRA boards. I have also explained differences between SCRUM and KANBAN development methodologies as well as creating SCRUM and KANBAN boards in JIRA.

Configuring JIRA boards Preview 08:48

In this tutorial I have explained how to configure JIRA boards and customise as per the needs of your project.

JIRA Default User Preferences | System Dashboard Preview 10:01

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to update JIRA system dashboard and change JIRA Default User Preferences.

Change JIRA Look and Feel Preview 08:51

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to change JIRA look and feel and brand it as per your company theme.

  • You can add your company logo and favicon in JIRA and also change the colour theme to rebrand JIRA.

Installing Confluence on MacOS Preview 12:04

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to install Confluence on MacOS. Installing confluence for evaluation purpose is very easy on all the operating systems, like Windows, Linux or MacOS.

JIRA Linking with Confluence | JIRA Re-Indexing Preview 11:26

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to link confluence with JIRA step by step. JIRA Confluence integration process is very easy.

  • We will also learn about SEN number in Atlassian JIRA and why its important. We will also do re-indexing in JIRA and understand the relevance and reason for doing re-indexing in JIRA.

JIRA Logging and Troubleshooting Preview 09:09

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about JIRA logging and troubleshooting. We will learn about the jira audit log, logging levels and creating zip files for contact Atlassian support.

Updating General Configuration in JIRA Preview 06:13

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about updating general configuration in JIRA. You can update JIRA application title as per your requirement in general configuration.

  • We will also lean how you can disable empty JQL queries to improve JIRA performance. Setting up default language and time zone in JIRA

Install Atlassian Crowd Preview 12:13

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how you can install Atlassian Crowd on your machine for evaluation purpose.

Add Groups and Users in Atlassian Crowd Preview 10:27

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how you can add groups and users in Atlassian crowd. Later we will learn how to integrate JIRA with crowd and synchronise the groups and users in JIRA.

Integrating Crowd with JIRA Preview 11:16

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about integrating crowd with JIRA application.

  • There are 2 key steps in the integration process which will be covered in this tutorial and after integration you can synchronise the groups and users from external directory to JIRA.

Crowd Directory Permissions | Read Only-Read Write Preview 08:33

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about crowd directory permissions. We will learn how the read only and read write crowd permissions can be configured.

  • You will also understand that when read write crowd permission is configured you can update the user in JIRA and it will update automatically in external directory.

JIRA User Management | JIRA Application Access Preview 10:08

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about JIRA user management and how you can provide application access in JIRA.

JIRA Group Administration Preview 12:29

  • In this JIRA Administration tutorial we will learn about JIRA group administration. We will discuss about jira groups and what will happen if you try to delete the groups in JIRA.

  • We will also learn about creating new group and adding new members in the group. Also, how can you provide access to the applications in JIRA.

JIRA Global Permissions Preview 15:52

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about JIRA Global permissions. We will also learn how to figure out the global permission that a particular user has and how to assign global permission to users in JIRA.

JIRA Global Permission - Resolve Access Issue Preview 07:38

  • Learn how you can troubleshoot some of the access issues in JIRA. This JIRA administration tutorial explains how can you resolve access issues for users in JIRA.

Browse Users | Create Shared Objects Global Permissions Preview 11:22

  • Learn more about JIRA global permissions in this JIRA administration tutorial. Learn about browse users and create shared objects global permissions in JIRA.

Create and Configure new JIRA Project Preview 08:46

  • In this JIRA administrator tutorial we will learn about creating new JIRA project and then configure the JIRA project. We will also learn about creating project with sample data or with shared configuration.

JIRA Project Settings Walkthrough Preview 08:09

  • Learn how to create project from scratch in JIRA. In this JIRA administration tutorial, we will also walkthrough various project settings for JIRA project.

Editing JIRA Project Workflow Preview 11:35

  • Learn how to edit JIRA project workflow and update the workflow for any project in JIRA. The following JIRA administration tutorial covers the JIRA project administration and explains how you can edit a project workflow in JIRA.

Field Configuration in JIRA Project Preview 06:57

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about field configuration in JIRA project. We will understand about fields in JIRA and about field configuration.

JIRA Custom Fields | Create and Reorganise Preview 11:09

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to create JIRA custom fields. Learn how to order and reorganise fields in JIRA.

JIRA Permission Scheme Introduction Preview 14:17

  • Learn about JIRA permission scheme in detail. This JIRA administration tutorial explains how to  create a new permission scheme in JIRA and then associating it with the JIRA project.

JIRA Permissions Helper Preview 05:16

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to use JIRA permission helper to resolve the common permission issues in JIRA.

Change Default Assignee in JIRA Project Preview 08:43

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how you can update the JIRA settings and change the default assignee for issues in JIRA when you create new issues.

Creating Project Roles in JIRA Preview 11:27

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about creating project roles in JIRA and then understand the relevance of project roles in JIRA. We will also understand the key difference between JIRA roles and JIRA groups.

  • Next we will also learn how to associate project roles with permission scheme.

Extended Project Permissions in JIRA Preview 09:41

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about extended project permissions in JIRA.

  • Extended project permissions allow bit more project administration functionality to the JIRA project administrator.

JIRA Board Administration Preview 11:30

  • In this tutorial we will learn about board administration in JIRA and also explain more about schemes.

Create New Issue Type in JIRA Preview 10:46

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how you can create new issue type in JIRA and then associate those issue types with project.

Create and Configure New Field Configuration Preview 11:06

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to create and configure new field configuration in JIRA. New field configuration allows you to customise field configuration and associate it with different field projects.

Associate New Field Configuration with Issue Type Preview 05:09

  • In this tutorial we will learn how to associate new field configuration to a particular issue type.

Create and Configure New Screens Preview 15:04

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about creating new screens and then configure those.

  • We will also learn how to create new screen scheme and associate the new screen with it.

Associate Screens with Issue Type Preview 06:27

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to associate new screen with any particular issue type in JIRA.

Issue Priority and Priority Scheme Preview 09:22

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn about issue priority and priority scheme.

Tme Tracking and JIRA Issue Linking Preview 08:30

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to enable and disable time tracking in JIRA. We will also learn how to customise and update issue linking functionality in JIRA.

Issue Attributes | Status and Resolution Preview 06:41

  • In this JIRA administration tutorial we will learn how to ass custom JIRA status and resolution.

  • You can add custom status and resolution in the issue attributes section of JIRA administration.

Wrapping Up Preview 01:42

  • This is a conclusion video which outlines the contents covered in the course and next steps.