Do you need access to a Jira server or cloud instance to complete the Jira administrator training?

[Brian Jackson]

I want to take the training needed to become a Jira but don't have access to the server or cloud instance. Can I still take the course and be successful?

[Stephen Wright _Elabor8_ · Accepted solution]

Hi @Brian Jackson 

Ideally, yes.

Whilst some training courses give you access to a training environment, sometimes it's only for one continuous 24 hour period.

It's much easier to practice at your own pace if you have your own environment in my experience.

You could...

• Get a free Jira Cloud instance - see: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/pricing
• Install a free trial of Jira Data Center - see: https://www.atlassian.com/software/jira/pricing?tab=data-center

Ste

[Brian Jackson]

Understood. Does anyone know of a site where you can rent time? I won't have access otherwise.

[Stephen Wright _Elabor8_]

Hi @Brian Jackson 

You're not able to create a free Cloud instance?

Ste

[Nic Brough -Adaptavist- · Accepted solution]

Welcome to the Atlassian Community!

Technically no, but it is very likely that you will struggle with the course unless you have somewhere to try things out and experiment.