15 Topics
10 Days
Programme Overview
Training Description
Who Should Attend
This course is ideal for;
1. Project managers
2. Team leads
3. Remote team members
4. Scrum masters
5. Program managers
6. Operations managers
7. Business owners
8. Agile coaches
9. Anyone transitioning to a remote leadership role
10. Individuals looking to improve their virtual collaboration skills
Session Objectives
- Understand the core principles of Agile and Scrum.
- Differentiate between Jira, Asana, and Trello.
- Set up and manage projects using Scrum and Kanban boards.
- Create and prioritize product backlogs and user stories.
- Conduct effective sprint planning and retrospective meetings.
- Track project progress using dashboards and reports.
- Master task management and workflow automation.
- Collaborate effectively with team members and stakeholders.
- Use key features for reporting and performance analysis.
- Implement best practices for Agile project delivery.
About the Course
In today’s fast-paced business environment, Agile methodologies have become the gold standard for delivering projects efficiently and with a focus on value. Moving away from rigid, traditional approaches, Agile allows teams to be flexible, respond quickly to change, and continuously improve. The Mastering Agile: A Practical Training Course with Jira, Asana & Trello is designed to give you a hands-on, comprehensive understanding of Agile principles and how to apply them using the industry’s most popular tools. This 10-day program will transform you from a theoretical learner into a practical, Agile practitioner.
This course goes beyond the basics to provide an immersive experience with the software that powers modern project teams. You will not only learn the "why" behind Agile—from Scrum and Kanban to user stories and sprints—but also the "how," by building and managing projects directly within Jira, Asana, and Trello. By the end of this course, you will be fully equipped to lead Agile projects, manage workflows, and collaborate effectively, ensuring successful project outcomes and a more dynamic, responsive team culture.
Curriculum & Topics
15 Topics | 10 Days
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Subtopic 1.1:
The Agile Manifesto and its principles
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Subtopic 1.2:
The difference between Agile and traditional methods
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Subtopic 1.3:
Key Agile frameworks: Scrum and Kanban
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Subtopic 1.4:
The roles and responsibilities in an Agile team
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Subtopic 1.5:
Introduction to user stories and epics
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Subtopic 2.1:
Navigating the Jira interface and dashboards
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Subtopic 2.2:
Setting up a new project in Jira
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Subtopic 2.3:
Understanding issue types and workflows
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Subtopic 2.4:
Creating and managing your first user stories
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Subtopic 2.5:
Customizing your project board
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Subtopic 3.1:
The Scrum framework and its ceremonies
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Subtopic 3.2:
Creating a product backlog in Jira
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Subtopic 3.3:
Planning and running a sprint
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Subtopic 3.4:
Tracking sprint progress with burndown charts
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Subtopic 3.5:
Conducting a sprint review and retrospective
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Subtopic 4.1:
Understanding the Kanban methodology
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Subtopic 4.2:
Setting up a project board in Trello
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Subtopic 4.3:
Using cards and lists for task management
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Subtopic 4.4:
Collaborating with team members on Trello
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Subtopic 4.5:
Implementing automation and power-ups
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Subtopic 5.1:
Asana's interface and project views
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Subtopic 5.2:
Creating projects and tasks in Asana
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Subtopic 5.3:
Managing dependencies and timelines
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Subtopic 5.4:
Using Asana for team communication
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Subtopic 5.5:
Automating workflows with Asana rules
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Subtopic 6.1:
Creating custom fields and screen schemes
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Subtopic 6.2:
Configuring advanced workflows
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Subtopic 6.3:
Using Jira Query Language (JQL) for searching
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Subtopic 6.4:
Setting up dashboards and reports
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Subtopic 6.5:
User permissions and security settings
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Subtopic 7.1:
Techniques for effective backlog grooming
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Subtopic 7.2:
Writing clear, concise user stories
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Subtopic 7.3:
Estimating task effort and story points
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Subtopic 7.4:
Prioritizing the product backlog
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Subtopic 7.5:
Involving the team in the refinement process
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Subtopic 8.1:
Facilitating a productive sprint planning meeting
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Subtopic 8.2:
Managing tasks within a sprint
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Subtopic 8.3:
Handling unexpected roadblocks and scope creep
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Subtopic 8.4:
Running daily stand-up meetings
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Subtopic 8.5:
Tracking team velocity and performance
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Subtopic 9.1:
Creating and interpreting burndown charts
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Subtopic 9.2:
Generating project reports in Jira and Asana
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Subtopic 9.3:
Measuring team velocity and throughput
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Subtopic 9.4:
Using metrics to identify bottlenecks
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Subtopic 9.5:
Communicating progress to stakeholders
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Subtopic 10.1:
Using comments and mentions for clear communication
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Subtopic 10.2:
Integrating tools with Slack or Microsoft Teams
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Subtopic 10.3:
Best practices for remote Agile teams
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Subtopic 10.4:
Facilitating effective online meetings
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Subtopic 10.5:
Managing stakeholder expectations
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Subtopic 11.1:
Setting up basic automation rules in Jira and Asana
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Subtopic 11.2:
Automating card movements in Trello
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Subtopic 11.3:
Using templates for repetitive tasks
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Subtopic 11.4:
Automating notifications and reminders
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Subtopic 11.5:
Building custom workflows
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Subtopic 12.1:
Understanding scaling frameworks like SAFe
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Subtopic 12.2:
Managing multiple Agile teams
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Subtopic 12.3:
Using a "team of teams" approach
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Subtopic 12.4:
Synchronizing releases and dependencies
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Subtopic 12.5:
Best practices for scaling Agile in an organization
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Subtopic 13.1:
Conducting a comprehensive retrospective
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Subtopic 13.2:
Using AI tools to summarize retrospective feedback
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Subtopic 13.3:
Documenting lessons learned for future projects
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Subtopic 13.4:
Closing out projects effectively
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Subtopic 13.5:
Celebrating successes and recognizing contributions
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Subtopic 14.1:
Connecting Jira with Trello and Asana
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Subtopic 14.2:
Using third-party integrations for added functionality
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Subtopic 14.3:
Exporting data from one tool to another
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Subtopic 14.4:
•Bilding a seamless project management ecosystem
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Subtopic 14.5:
Troubleshooting common integration issues
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Subtopic 15.1:
Analyzing real-world project scenarios
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Subtopic 15.2:
Applying Agile principles to a case study
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Subtopic 15.3:
Hands-on exercises using all three tools
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Subtopic 15.4:
Troubleshooting common project management problems
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Subtopic 15.5:
A day in the life of an Agile team
