Agile Project Management with Jira: Planning and Creating Sprints

Managing team tasks and delivering projects on time requires a clear, organized workflow. Jira is the industry standard for agile project management, but setting up your first sprint can feel overwhelming. This text-only course guides you through the foundational concepts of agile planning in Jira, transforming how you organize, track, and execute team tasks. What you will learn: Understand core agile terminology, including backlogs, user stories, and sprint cycles; Configure your Jira scrum board and customize workflow columns; Create, estimate, and prioritize issues within the product backlog; Plan and launch a sprint by selecting high-priority tasks and setting realistic goals; Track sprint progress using active boards and modern agile burndown metrics. Starting with fundamental agile definitions, you will progress step-by-step through setting up your workspace, managing backlogs, and running successful sprints from start to finish. This course is designed for absolute beginners, aspiring product managers, and project coordinators who want to learn Jira without any prior experience. Start reading today to master the fundamentals of sprint planning in Jira.