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Agile Sprint Planning and Delivery with Jira

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Agile Sprint Planning and Delivery with Jira

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9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

9 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Apply INVEST and Definition of Done to verify story readiness.

  • Run story-point estimation and translate work into sub-tasks.

  • Conduct sprint planning and record sprint artifacts in Jira.

  • Use retrospectives to create and track action items.

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March 2026

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There are 5 modules in this course

This module transforms your understanding of Agile from a mere buzzword into a practical mindset. You will explore the "why" behind Agile's core values and the "how" of Scrum's framework, which is built on transparency, inspection, and adaptation. A key focus is mastering the distinct roles of the Product Owner, Scrum Master, and Developers to prevent common dysfunctions. Through realistic video scenarios, you will learn to diagnose and solve real-world team problems, equipping you to move from theory to application, enhance accountability, and deliver superior value in a sustainable work environment.

What's included

4 videos2 readings3 assignments

"Jira: Plan, Verify, and Deliver" is a hands-on module that helps you add structure and predictability to your agile team's workflow. It moves beyond basic ticket-tracking, teaching you two powerful quality gates: the INVEST criteria for user stories and the "Definition of Done" (DoD). You will learn to inspect user stories for clarity and readiness before development starts. Then, you'll master using a DoD checklist to verify that completed work meets all agreed-upon standards. Through practical simulations in a Jira-like environment, you will learn to reduce ambiguity and ensure every task is truly "Done."

What's included

2 videos4 readings4 assignments

Go from sprint participant to planner with "Plan, Estimate, and Break Down Sprints." This module is for any agile team member who wants to deliver successful sprints. You will master facilitating the Sprint Planning ceremony to drive team commitment. You'll learn collaborative agile estimation using story points to assess complexity. You will also practice breaking down user stories into granular subtasks in Jira to improve visibility. By the end, you can build a clear, realistic sprint backlog, ensuring that your team starts every sprint with a plan built for success.

What's included

6 videos4 readings5 assignments

"Jira for Effective Retrospective Actions" helps agile teams turn feedback into measurable change. This beginner's module teaches you to use the Start-Stop-Continue framework to generate actionable tasks from team insights. Through hands-on tutorials, you will use Confluence and Jira to document outcomes, assign ownership, and track action items. This module moves your team beyond discussion to drive accountability and tangible progress. You will finish with the ability to build a transparent system that closes the feedback loop, ensuring your team consistently learns and evolves from its experiences.

What's included

2 videos5 readings3 assignments

"Optimize Project Timelines with Jira Mastery" is a module for any team member who wants to build dynamic project plans. You will learn to structure projects by breaking them down into Jira epics and stories. The module teaches you to create timelines, set schedules, and link dependent tasks. Crucially, you will learn to analyze your team's workload to spot and flag over-allocation, preventing burnout. By the end, you can create transparent, predictable, and sustainable project plans in Jira, ensuring your team is set up for success from the beginning.

What's included

3 videos5 readings5 assignments

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