In today's dynamic project environments, success is driven by transparent communication, accessible knowledge, and real-time collaboration. This "Collaborative Hub: Confluence Training Course for Project Teams" is meticulously designed to transform your team into a powerhouse of organized and shared information. Over the next ten days, you will master Confluence, the leading team collaboration software, to create a single source of truth for all your projects. This course will guide you in building living documents, creating project spaces, and connecting your work in a way that eliminates information silos and keeps everyone aligned.

This intensive program will provide you with the practical skills to streamline your project management workflow by leveraging Confluence's powerful features. You will learn to integrate Confluence with other tools, track project progress, and establish a culture of open and effective communication. By the end of this training, you will be equipped to build a dynamic and searchable knowledge base that not only serves your current projects but also becomes a valuable asset for future teams, ensuring continuity and efficiency across all your initiatives.

Duration: 10 days

Target Audience:

• Project Managers
• Software Developers
• Business Analysts
• Product Owners
• Scrum Masters
• Technical Writers
• Team Leads
• Marketing Specialists
• UX/UI Designers
• QA Engineers

Objectives:

• Understand the core concepts of Confluence
• Create and organize project spaces
• Master page creation and editing
• Collaborate on documents in real-time
• Integrate Confluence with other Atlassian products
• Track and report on project progress
• Use templates for efficiency
• Manage permissions and security
• Share information with stakeholders
• Build a searchable knowledge base

Course Modules:

Module 1: Getting Started with Confluence

• The role of Confluence in project management
• Navigating the user interface
• Understanding the hierarchy of spaces, pages, and blogs
• Creating your first space
• Inviting team members and setting up profiles

Module 2: Pages and Content Creation

• The Confluence editor and its features
• Using macros to add dynamic content
• Creating and formatting pages
• Embedding files and media
• Best practices for writing clear and concise content

Module 3: Space Organization

• Structuring your space with a logical page tree
• Using labels to categorize content
• The purpose of the space sidebar
• Creating a space home page
• The importance of a consistent naming convention

Module 4: Real-time Collaboration

• Editing a page simultaneously with teammates
• Leaving comments and mentions
• The importance of version history
• The Confluence feed and notifications
• Watching pages and spaces for updates

Module 5: Integrations with Jira

• Linking Confluence pages to Jira issues
• Embedding Jira issues into Confluence pages
• Creating new Jira issues from a Confluence page
• Using the Jira macro for live data
• The benefits of an integrated workflow

Module 6: Templates and Blueprints

• Using pre-built templates for project plans
• Creating your own custom templates
• Using the meeting notes blueprint
• Building a project requirements document
• Leveraging templates for consistency

Module 7: Project Reporting and Tracking

• Creating a project status report page
• Using the status macro to highlight progress
• The Confluence dashboard for a high-level overview
• Generating a list of all pages in a space
• The benefits of a single source of truth

Module 8: Advanced Page Features

• Using tables to organize data
• Creating a table of contents
• Using the expand and information macros
• Inserting dynamic roadmaps
• Using the code block macro for technical teams

Module 9: Permissions and Security

• Understanding space and page permissions
• Setting restrictions on pages
• The importance of secure documentation
• Managing user groups
• Best practices for Confluence governance

Module 10: Search and Discovery

• The power of Confluence search
• Using advanced search syntax
• Finding content across multiple spaces
• The purpose of a page index
• The importance of accurate labels and titles

Module 11: Team Calendars

• Creating a shared team calendar
• Adding events and due dates
• Connecting calendar events to Jira issues
• The benefits of a centralized calendar
• Viewing team availability

Module 12: Confluence for Agile Teams

• Creating a sprint retrospective page
• Documenting team agreements and processes
• Building a project roadmap
• Using Confluence for sprint planning
• The role of Confluence in a Scrum environment

Module 13: Admin and Maintenance

• An overview of the Confluence Admin section
• Archiving old spaces and pages
• Managing user accounts and permissions
• Monitoring space usage
• Best practices for maintaining a healthy instance

Module 14: Mobile and Desktop Experience

• Using the Confluence mobile app
• The benefits of the desktop application
• The difference between mobile and desktop functionality
• Working offline with the mobile app
• Sharing content on the go

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.