Effective Agile Project Management with Jira & Confluence Training Course

Business analysis is the process of researching, understanding, and defining business needs to develop solutions that meet those needs. It is a key element in the process of managing change within an organization and designing new business solutions. Business analysis aims to ensure that technological, process, or organizational solutions align with business goals and requirements. It is crucial for ensuring the effectiveness of projects and changes within an organization by making sure that implemented solutions are accurate, feasible, and fully aligned with business needs.

The course "Scrum for the Advanced Scrum Master + Preparation for PSM II" is aimed at experienced Scrum Masters who wish to broaden their competencies, gain a deeper understanding of how Scrum operates, and become true leaders in the agile approach. The course covers the interpretation of the Scrum Guide in line with the vision of Scrum.org, which is crucial in the context of the PSM II exam. Participants acquire practical knowledge regarding complexity, empirical approach, Scrum values, and the role of the Scrum Master as a leader. Additionally, the course prepares participants for the PSM II exam, which is based on the latest version of the Scrum Guide.

This course centers on the responsibilities of the business analyst to ensure success within Agile initiatives. Participants will learn how to collaborate effectively with the development team, the Product Owner, the Scrum Master, and customers to streamline the development process. The curriculum includes a simulated project where attendees practice handling common scenarios.

Designed for test managers, quality assurance professionals, testers, software developers, project managers, and management, this course explores how Agile project management frameworks—particularly SCRUM—approach testing.

By the end of the course, each participant will have designed and executed a test plan for a sample application (which may be a real client application if one is available).

This two-day course offers a concise introduction to Agile software testing. It covers fundamental testing concepts within the context of Agile (Scrum) development and utilizes Crispin & Gregory’s Agile Testing Quadrants model as a framework to examine modern Agile testing principles and practices.

Intended Audience

This course is designed for development teams seeking to enhance their testing practices within an Agile environment.

It is also appropriate for individuals aiming to pursue testing as a dedicated career path and serves as a suitable prerequisite for the iSQI Certified Agile Tester course.

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who wish to gain a deeper understanding of Scrum and pass the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) certification exam.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Master the fundamentals and concepts of Scrum.
• Gain core competencies to handle internal and external distractions in project development.
• Master the ins and outs of all Scrum ceremonies.
• Gain proficiency in executing Scrum.
• Take the Certified Scrum Master (CSM) Certification Exam with confidence.

This instructor-led live training in France (online or on-site) guides participants through the deployment of a JIRA instance. Learners will acquire knowledge of advanced JIRA usage, installation, configuration, upgrading, and migration. The curriculum includes customizing JIRA for projects, managing users, groups, and roles, configuring dashboards, setting up emails and notifications, applying security schemes, managing permissions, and troubleshooting. Participants will also learn to install and customize the JIRA Service Desk, set up a knowledge base, manage service desk users, and handle service requests collaboratively.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of JIRA administration.
• Tailor JIRA to meet specific business requirements.
• Configure JIRA email and notification settings.
• Effectively manage and assign users, groups, and project roles.
• Administer JIRA permissions and security schemes.
• Conduct JIRA troubleshooting.
• Deploy and customize the JIRA Service Desk.

Upon successful completion of the training, participants will be equipped to independently manage, optimize, and customize JIRA within a corporate setting.

This instructor-led, live training in France introduces the advanced capabilities of JIRA, including creating and managing different types of JIRA projects, using JIRA for agile projects, configuring agile boards, managing built-in and custom fields, creating and managing screens and filters, performing basic and advanced issue searching, applying screen schemes, managing and updating workflows, configuring and applying workflow schemes, performing analysis and generating reports.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Manage issues effectively.
• Create and run Scrum and Kanban projects.
• Manage built-in and custom fields.
• Understand and manage business processes, workflows and workflow schemes.
• Perform basic and advanced searches and analysis.
• Generate and review reports.

This instructor-led, live training in France introduces JIRA’s approach to software planning, tracking, and release management by guiding participants through the creation and management of a JIRA project.

By the conclusion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the concepts and functionality underlying JIRA’s user interface and workflows.
• Add, modify, clone, link, and prioritize issues effectively.
• Move issues through the entire workflow lifecycle.
• Execute searches efficiently.
• Manage and customize screens and filters.

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level project managers who want to create, execute, and manage forms in Jira effectively.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp Jira's core concepts, including issue types, workflows, and projects.
• Develop and manage custom fields to collect and organize data effectively.
• Optimize form-related processes for various project types and teams.

This instructor-led live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate-level Jira administrators who wish to learn how to use Jira Service Management efficiently.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand and apply the core fundamentals of Jira Service Management.
• Set up, configure, and manage service desks along with associated requests.
• Manage the backend infrastructure and integrations of Jira Service Management.

This instructor-led, live training in France (online or onsite) is designed for beginner to intermediate-level professionals who aim to enhance their Jira proficiency. Key learning areas include integrating and utilizing the Xray plugin, managing user roles and permissions, optimizing data imports, and effectively handling storage management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Integrate and configure the Xray plugin for test management.
• Manage Jira user profiles and assign appropriate roles and permissions.
• Efficiently import data into Jira following best practices.
• Optimize Jira storage usage and implement data management strategies.

JIRA is a Java-based web application designed for project and issue tracking to enhance the agility of software development processes.

In this instructor-led live training, participants will learn how to leverage Jira to implement a Kanban-based Agile approach within their organization.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Grasp the core principles behind Agile and Kanban methodologies
• Create and manage a Kanban project using Jira
• Tailor Jira configurations to meet organizational requirements
• Execute basic and advanced searches and perform data analysis
• Generate and review project reports

Audience

• Product managers
• Software developers
• Test engineers
• Business analysts

Format of the Course also allows for the evaluation of participants.

• A blend of lectures, discussions, exercises, and extensive hands-on practice in a live-lab environment.

Note

• To request customized training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

The PSPO II is an advanced Scrum.org certification program dedicated to professional product ownership within complex business environments.

Delivered as instructor-led live training, available either online or onsite, this course targets experienced Product Owners, product managers, and Agile leaders who aspire to maximize product value and master contemporary product management techniques.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be equipped to:

• Grasp advanced Product Owner mindsets and implement them effectively.
• Utilize stakeholder management and product strategy to maximize value.
• Apply evidence-based management (EBM) to drive outcome-focused product delivery.
• Prepare thoroughly for the PSPO II certification exam.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures and group discussions.
• Analysis of case studies and scenario-based exercises.
• Practical group activities and role-playing sessions.

Customization Options

• For customized training arrangements, please contact us directly.