Professional training – Collaboration & Atlassian

Jira Align Fundamentals

Hands-on Jira Align Fundamentals course: you work on Linking strategy, portfolio and programme, Planning epics, capabilities and features and Supporting program increment planning and take away knowledge you can apply right away.

Duration
6 hours, one session
Level
Intermediate
Format
Online or on-site
Language
German or English
Certificate
Certificate of attendance

Overview

In “Jira Align Fundamentals” we combine fundamentals and practice: you get to know Linking strategy, portfolio and programme, Planning epics, capabilities and features and Supporting program increment planning, apply what you learn in exercises and receive templates and checklists for your own use.

Modern collaboration depends on well-chosen tools and clear ground rules. Our courses cover the Atlassian ecosystem with Jira, Confluence and Bitbucket as well as platforms such as Microsoft Teams, Slack, Miro, Notion, Asana or monday.com. They are aimed at users, team leads, administrators and facilitators who want to organise tasks, knowledge and communication in distributed teams in a structured way. We work with practical examples, exercises in test environments and templates you can take straight into your team. Delivered online or on site at a fixed price per participant.

The course is delivered live – either online in a virtual classroom or on-site in our training rooms in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run it exclusively for your team.

Focus areas of the course

Linking strategy, portfolio and programmePlanning epics, capabilities and featuresSupporting program increment planningRoadmaps and dependenciesConnecting to Jira team projectsReporting progress and value delivery

Who is this course for?

  • Team members and everyday users
  • Project and team leads
  • Administrators and tool owners
  • Facilitators, scrum masters and knowledge managers

What you will be able to do

  • You know the key topics of Jira Align Fundamentals – Linking strategy, portfolio and programme, Planning epics, capabilities and features, Supporting program increment planning, Roadmaps and dependencies, Connecting to Jira team projects and Reporting progress and value delivery – and can apply them in practice.
  • You use Jira Align Fundamentals confidently in your daily work.
  • You structure tasks, content and workflows in a traceable way.
  • You use automation and integrations to save routine effort.
  • You introduce Jira Align Fundamentals to your team with clear rules.

Course outline

Module 1 Fundamentals and getting started with Jira Align Fundamentals
  • Purpose and benefits of Jira Align Fundamentals in daily teamwork
  • Key terms, interface and navigation
  • Roles, permissions and access
  • Typical usage scenarios
Module 2 Focus areas: Jira Align Fundamentals
  • Linking strategy, portfolio and programme
  • Planning epics, capabilities and features
  • Supporting program increment planning
  • Roadmaps and dependencies
  • Connecting to Jira team projects
  • Reporting progress and value delivery
Module 3 Working and structuring
  • Creating content, tasks and templates
  • Using overviews, filters and views
  • Collaboration, comments and notifications
  • Good naming and organisation conventions
Module 4 Automation and integration
  • Rules and automation in Jira Align Fundamentals
  • Connecting to other tools
  • Reports and dashboards
  • Practical exercises on case studies
Module 5 Rollout and team culture
  • Agreeing shared ground rules
  • Building adoption in the team
  • Avoiding typical pitfalls
  • Planning next steps for your team
Module 6 Transfer to your daily work
  • Exercise based on a realistic case
  • Typical mistakes and how to avoid them
  • Checklist and templates to take away
  • Open questions, outlook and resources for further learning

Prerequisites

Basic computer and browser skills are enough. No specific prior knowledge of Jira Align Fundamentals is required unless stated otherwise for the course. Basic knowledge of the topic is helpful.

Technical requirements

Your own laptop with a current browser; test environments, access and exercise material are provided.

Dates & locations

For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. Your preferred date is always possible.

  • Munich Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Salzburg Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Berlin Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Augsburg Thu, 10 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Hanover Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Bremen Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Stuttgart Tue, 15 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Kaiserslautern Mon, 14 December 2026 6 hrs Request
  • Online Fri, 11 December 2026 6 hrs Request

Frequently asked questions

Who is the Jira Align Fundamentals course suited to?

The course suits anyone who uses, manages or wants to introduce Jira Align Fundamentals in a team. We adapt examples and depth to your role so that you can apply the content straight away in your daily work and together with your colleagues.

How does Jira Align Fundamentals work in practice?

Short expert input is followed by exercises in a test environment where you can experiment safely. You work with templates and checklists that you then adapt to your team. You are welcome to bring your own questions and use cases.

How much does “Jira Align Fundamentals” cost?

The course costs a flat €949 plus VAT per participant – whether online or on-site. This includes 6 hours of live training with a trainer, course materials, a lab environment and a certificate of attendance.

Can I suggest my own date?

Yes. For every location we suggest a date roughly four weeks ahead. In the request form you can always describe your preferred date or period in free text – we check availability and get back to you within one working day.

Is the course online or on-site?

Both are possible: live online in a virtual classroom or on-site in Munich, Salzburg, Berlin, Augsburg, Hanover, Bremen, Stuttgart and Kaiserslautern. We can also run the course exclusively for your team.

Can the course be tailored to our team?

Yes. Tailor-made courses cost approx. €4,500 more, depending on the topic and by arrangement. We agree content, examples and exercises with you in advance.

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