Atlassian Jira Essentials Preparation Details
Prepare for the Atlassian Jira Essentials certification exam with this study guide covering work items, boards, navigation, and Rovo basics. Each objective links to official Atlassian documentation so you can study efficiently. You can also explore more Atlassian certification study guides on the Atlassian category page to keep building your skills.
Atlassian Jira Essentials Materials
| Coursera | Jira Essentials: Beginner-Intermediate Mastery |
| Udemy | Jira Essentials 2026: Six Practice Tests To Pass Exam |
Working with work items 37%
Create, manage, and delete work items
Create work items in Jira
Create and configure your work items
Create a work item and a subtask
Create, edit, and delete work items on the board
Create and edit work items in your list
Delete a work item from your list
Update work items in Jira
Add files, images, and other content to describe a work item
Update multiple work items at once
Collaborate on work items in Jira
Watch, share and comment on a Jira work item
Add an attachment to a work item
What are the different types of activity on a work item?
Use basic search to find information in Jira
Search and find your work items
Search for work items in a space
Search for work items using the text field
Prioritize work with the List view in Jira
Filter, sort, copy, and rank work items in the list
Schedule work with the Timeline and Calendar views in Jira
What does the space timeline show?
How do I view my software space’s timeline?
Create or remove dependencies on your timeline
Schedule work in your calendar
Visualize your team’s work with the Summary view in Jira
Create a chart showing data from your work items
Issue lifecycle, workflow, and boards 24%
Work efficiently in scrum and kanban boards
Track your work effectively in Jira
Transition work items through a workflow
What is a simplified Jira workflow?
How can I track work progress in Jira?
What is kanban?
What is Kanban in project management? Breaking down the methodology
Create a Kanban board based on spaces
Monitor work in a kanban space
Use a kanban board in Jira
What is a board in software spaces?
Show or hide work items on your board with quick filters
What is scrum?
What is Scrum? Breaking down the Agile framework
Use a scrum board in Jira
Create a scrum board based on spaces
Start a sprint in company-managed spaces
Monitor the progress of a sprint
Basic concepts 21%
Get started quickly with Jira
What is Jira?
What is the Jira family of apps?
What are team-managed and company-managed spaces?
Get started with agile
What is agile?
What is Scrum? Breaking down the Agile framework
What is Kanban in project management? Breaking down the methodology
Use agile in everyday work
Create and plan work with Scrum and Kanban
Coordinate and monitor work with sprints
Track and analyze your team’s work with reports
Jira navigation 15%
Navigate Jira spaces
Start navigating Jira
What is the new navigation in Jira?
Switch between spaces and boards
Manage and customize the space navigation
What is the “For you” page in Jira?
Update personal settings to maximize efficiency
Create basic dashboards in Jira
Work with dashboards in Jira Cloud
Search for an existing or shared dashboard
Work efficiently using commands and shortcuts in Jira
Navigate Jira with your keyboard
Search work items, projects, and more with your keyboard
Adjust your personal settings in Jira
Manage your Jira personal settings
Set your personal notifications in Jira
Manage your Jira personal settings
Rovo basics 3%
Rovo basics
Rovo basics
Use Rovo to search for work items
Use Rovo to help write or edit content
Wrapping Up Atlassian Jira Essentials
This Atlassian Jira Essentials study guide covered all five exam domains, from creating and updating work items to scrum and kanban boards, navigation, personal settings, and Rovo basics. Work through each linked page, practice hands-on in Jira, and you will be well prepared for exam day. You can also explore more Atlassian certification study guides on the Atlassian category page to keep building your skills. Have a question or tip? Leave a comment below.
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