VIRTUAL WORKSHOP: 

How to Use Jira for Project Managers

 When:   Sat April 20th - April 21st 2024
              8:30am-12:30pm 

 Agenda:  

• 8:00am Sign In and Networking
• Session 8:30am to 12:30pm                      

Where:  Virtual Event (Zoom)

 Price:

Early Bird: PMISV member: $150 Non-PMISV member: $220

Regular: PMISV member: $220 Non-PMISV member: $250

 Last date for early bird discount: 04/16/2024

Last date for On-line Registration: 04/18/2024

This comprehensive workshop on Jira for Project Managers, designed to equip you with the essential skills and knowledge to effectively manage projects using the powerful Jira platform. Over the course of eight intensive hours, we'll delve into a wide array of topics crucial for project management success with Jira.

               Throughout the workshop, we'll begin by establishing a solid foundation with Jira Project Basics, ensuring everyone is on the same page before diving into more advanced functionalities. From there, we'll explore the intricacies of Agile project management with Jira, starting with the Scrum board and understanding how to leverage it for optimal project visibility and collaboration. Participants will then learn the ins and outs of working with Epics, Stories, Releases, and Components, gaining insights into how to effectively organize and manage project tasks. Additionally, we'll delve into practical aspects such as grooming the backlog, sprint planning, execution, and generating comprehensive sprint reports. By the end of this workshop, you'll emerge with a deep understanding of Jira's capabilities and how to leverage them to streamline your project management processes, enhance team collaboration, and drive project success.

Learning Outcomes:

• Understand the fundamentals of Jira project management and navigation
• Effectively utilize the Scrum board for project visualization and task management
• Master the creation and management of Epics, Stories, Releases, and Components
• Learn how to use the Timeline feature for better project scheduling and tracking
• Gain proficiency in backlog grooming techniques to prioritize tasks effectively
• Develop skills in sprint planning, execution, and monitoring
• Generate insightful sprint reports to track project progress and identify areas for improvement
• Enhance collaboration and communication among project teams using Jira's features
• Streamline project workflows and increase productivity through efficient use of Jira's tools and functionalities

Workshop Instructor: Alex Ortiz

 Alex Ortiz is a popular trainer on all things Atlassian. His tutorials, how-to guides, and courses on all things Atlassian are a great source to build skills . He specializes in Jira, Confluence, Jira Service Management, and pretty much anything in the Agile space.  If you are looking to  increase your skills as a Scrum Master, Jira User, or Jira Administrator, you've come to the right place!

 

Project Management Education Hours:

8 PDUs, Power Skills

Cancellation Policy

This event is a professional society meeting, held for the benefit of its members. The Plan Ahead registration fee paid is based on the registrant's ability to commit to attendance, ahead of time. The Plan Ahead registration fee will not be refunded for any reason, other than event cancellation, after normal business hours (5:00 PM, Pacific) on the registration deadline day. The PMI - Silicon Valley Chapter reserves the right to make last-minute changes to program content and speakers, as circumstances dictate.

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