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Jira Foundations

Jira is one of the most widely used project planning and tracking applications in the world, with a wealth of features and customizations. This course will help you understand Jira’s core concepts, as well as use its primary features with comfort.

Beginner
1h 56m

Created by Jim Weaver

Last Updated May 15, 2026

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Jira Foundations

Jira is one of the most widely used project planning and tracking applications in the world, with a wealth of features and customizations. This course will help you understand Jira’s core concepts, as well as use its primary features with comfort.

Beginner
1h 56m

Created by Jim Weaver

Last Updated May 15, 2026

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What you'll learn

Jira is a widely used project planning and tracking tool, but its many features, options, and customization points can make getting started challenging. In this course, Jira Foundations, you’ll gain a solid understanding of Jira’s primary concepts and features. First, you’ll learn core Jira concepts and terminology, along with how to create work and plan upcoming efforts. Next, you’ll explore how to track work on boards, customize boards, and search for and report on issues. Finally, you’ll discover how to use code commit information in Jira, create custom dashboards, and choose from project templates. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge needed to confidently use Jira for your own projects and workflows.

Jira Foundations
Beginner
1h 56m
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Jim Weaver
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Jim Weaver is a software developer and mentor with a love for small teams, light-weight processes, and close interaction with customers.

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