Configure and manage Jira Cloud for Scrum teams using boards, permissions, dashboards, and automation
This course teaches you how to confidently set up and manage Jira Cloud for a small Scrum team. Whether you are a Scrum Master, technical project manager, team lead, or product owner, this course gives you the skills to independently configure Jira to match your team’s Agile process and delivery needs.
What you’ll learn
- Learn to set up Jira Cloud from scratch and configure it for small Scrum teams to support Agile collaboration, backlog grooming, and sprint planning..
- Master board configuration, user roles, and permission schemes to streamline Scrum workflows and empower lean Agile development teams..
- Automate task assignments, manage shared filters and dashboards, and optimize Jira views for daily standups and sprint reviews..
- Troubleshoot common Scrum setup issues and apply scalable configuration tips to future-proof your Jira Cloud environment..
- Configure Jira Scrum boards, swimlanes, and workflows to mirror your team’s Agile process and improve visibility into sprint progress..
- Learn how to create shared dashboards and Agile metrics to support burndown tracking, team retrospectives, and stakeholder reporting..
- Discover how to use Jira’s built-in automation rules to streamline recurring tasks, enforce standards, and reduce manual effort..
- Set up roles and groups to enforce security, simplify access, and enable self-service project collaboration for distributed teams..
- Understand project type selection and how to choose between team-managed and company-managed projects for long-term scalability..
- Unlock expert tips for managing user access, permissions, and roles without disrupting team productivity or sprint delivery..
- Build powerful shared filters to quickly access sprint tasks, blockers, or overdue stories and support better daily standups..
- Learn how to fix common Jira Cloud configuration mistakes that slow down Agile teams, from misaligned boards to broken workflows..
Course Content
- Introduction –> 1 lecture • 3min.
- Creating Your Jira Cloud Site –> 1 lecture • 4min.
- Choosing the Right Project Type –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Creating and Configuring Projects –> 1 lecture • 7min.
- Managing Users and Groups –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- Setting Permissions and Roles –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Creating and Using Jira Boards for Scrum –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Sprint Planning and Backlog Management –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Creating Shared Filters and Views –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Creating and Sharing Dashboards –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Using Jira Automation Rules –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Creating Auto-Assign Workflows –> 1 lecture • 6min.
- Troubleshooting Common Scrum Setup Issues –> 1 lecture • 5min.
- Quick Tips for Scaling Your Setup Later –> 1 lecture • 5min.
Requirements
This course teaches you how to confidently set up and manage Jira Cloud for a small Scrum team. Whether you are a Scrum Master, technical project manager, team lead, or product owner, this course gives you the skills to independently configure Jira to match your team’s Agile process and delivery needs.
You will learn how to create a Jira Cloud site, choose the right project type, and configure boards that support real Scrum delivery. From sprint planning and backlog management to dashboards, filters, and user roles, each lesson offers clear, practical guidance that can be applied immediately in a working Jira environment. You will also explore automation rules, custom workflows, and permission settings that help your team move faster, communicate better, and reduce manual steps that slow things down.
Throughout the course, you will troubleshoot common setup issues and apply practices that support long-term success. Each lesson includes a short quiz to reinforce what you learned and confirm your understanding of key concepts.
This course is built for small, fast-moving Agile teams. The content focuses on what you actually need and avoids unnecessary complexity. By the end, you will have a clean, reliable Jira Cloud setup that aligns with your workflow and can grow with your team.