HR & HCM track • 18 modules

Workday HCM Training

  • Online training
  • HR & HCM
  • Tenant access
  • Real-time projects

About Course

Join our Workday HCM online classes to hone the fundamental skills you’ll need to excel across its different modules of Workday. Our Workday HCM experts offer their expert expertise to expand and strengthen your knowledge across Workday.

Workday HCM offers many opportunities globally and should not be underestimated as an in-demand technology solution.

No prerequisites are necessary; any fresher can benefit from taking this course with no prerequisites required by their trainers. Plus, Workday HCM Certification guidance helps learners explore better opportunities and grow, from consultant roles all the way to exploring Workday technology itself.

Experience & Overview

Workday HCM is an easy to use cloud-based human capital management (HCM) software solution, featuring features designed to unify all human resource functions into a user-friendly package. These features cover benefits administration, payroll processing, time tracking, compensation planning, workforce planning and recruitment among many more areas.

Workday offers easy to use self-service tools for efficiently staffing and paying your global workforce. Workday also dynamically adapts to changing circumstances such as organizational structures, business process rules, worker assignments and reporting priorities in real-time.

Workday HCM remains in great demand and likely to expand further over time; HCM represents a critical source of revenue. Due to Workday becoming more advanced software, there are now multiple professional options with competitive wages packages for customers to select from.

Requirement

Workday HCM is one of the core technologies required by other Workday modules; however, no prerequisites are necessary in order to learn it; although having some familiarity with SAP HCM could prove advantageous.

As Workday HCM serves the human resources department, and recruiters, you should come from an HR or recruitment background for optimal success with this platform.

Certification

Once your training period is over, you are eligible to take your Workday certification exam online at Workday’s main website. When taking this examination it is essential that all necessary steps be followed:

The examination must take place online using WebAssessTM software; you cannot take your exam via paper mode!

* To take part online mode means taking it at Workday itself will also not work; instead it must take place through its official app on Apple iOS/OSX or in Person

* When taking an exam, candidates are monitored by a proctor.

* Any suspicious activities detected could endanger the examination and you could face termination from it altogether. To maximize accuracy in testing conditions and avoid disruptions during their exams.

What will you learn?

  • What is HCM?
  • What is Workday?
  • What are Main Concepts in Workday and Basics Navigation
  • Organizations in Workday
  • Staffing in Workday
  • Compensation configuration
  • Security Configuration
  • Business Process configurations
  • iLoads Module
  • Reports module
  • Calculated Fields Module
  • EIB module
  • Connectors in Workday
  • CanopY project in Workday
  • Mock Interviews with Questions and Answers Discussion
  • Certification Preparation Session
  • Resume Preparation Help
  • Post Job Support

Learning Path

How you go from your first Workday HCM lesson to being job-ready, step by step.

  1. 01
    Modules 1–3

    Foundations

    What is HCM? · What is Workday? · What are Main Concepts in Workday and Basics Navigation

  2. 02
    Modules 4–18

    Core skills

    Organizations in Workday · Staffing in Workday · Compensation configuration · Security Configuration and more

  3. 03
    Tenant access

    Hands-on practice

    Practise every topic in a Workday tenant, with real-time case studies.

  4. 04
    Project

    Real-time project

    The project is integrated into the curriculum, so you apply what you learn as you go.

  5. 05
    Career

    Interview ready

    Prepare for interviews with your trainer.

Next in your HR & HCM trackWorkday Recruiting Training

Course Curriculum

01What is HCM?6 topics
  • What is HCM, HR, HRMS, HRIM
  • Google Trends report on HCM, HRMS
  • Importance of HCM and HRMC
  • Estimated customer base for HRMS software (Its everywhere and massive)
  • Will HCM rise or fall in future (Value of Human Capital)
  • Comparing a Stray dog with a trained dog
02What is Workday?8 topics
  • What is Workday and how is it different from others?
  • Is workday completely on Cloud, then what is workday Studio?
  • Downtime and version upgrades in Workday
  • Components of Workday like HCM, Studio, Finance, Payroll, Absence etc
  • Which workday component is used commonly by vendors?
  • Compare all the HCM vendors and their market report
  • Google Trends report on Workday
  • Compare Workday with SAP Successfactors, Oracle HCM & Taleo in Trends
03What are Main Concepts in Workday and Basics Navigation7 topics
  • How to login and Navigate in Workday
  • VPN in Workday for certain client (Overview)
  • Overview of Worklets in Workday
  • What is an Object in Workday
  • Navigate the Homepage and all the options
  • What are Business Objects
  • Additional and advanced Navigations
04Organizations in Workday10 topics
  • Types of Organization in Workday
  • What is a Supervisory Organization?
  • Locations in Workday and Hierarchy
  • What is reorganization and how to configure
  • How to create Supervisory Organizations and Subordinate Organizations
  • What is Cost Centers & Cost Center Hierarchy and how to create them
  • How to create a Company in Workday
  • Creating Locations with options and Location Hierarchy
  • Creating Region with options and Region Hierarchy’s
  • Moving workers between organizations (Practical demonstration)
05Staffing in Workday4 topics
  • Different Types of staffing models
  • What are Job Profiles and Job Families and How to create them?
  • What are Positions?
  • Job vs Positions
06Compensation configuration6 topics
  • What are Compensation Grade, Package and Rule?
  • What are the difference between them and how to configure them?
  • How to create a compensation package
  • What is a Grade and How to create a Grade?
  • What is Grade profile and How to create a Grade Profile?
  • What are Compensation Eligibility Rules and how to create Compensation Eligibility Rules?
07Security Configuration4 topics
  • Domain Security Policy
  • Business Process Secuirty Policy
  • Security GroupsRole Based Security Group · User Based Security Group
  • Configuration of the Security
08Business Process configurations7 topics
  • Configuring a Business Process
  • How to create an applicant
  • Hire & Rescind Process
  • Cancel a business process
  • How to handle Terminations
  • How to handle Promotions
  • Transfers overview and configuration
09iLoads Module3 topics
  • How to prepare iLoad template
  • How to Load the data into workday
  • Validations
10Reports module8 topics
  • What are report and why do we need them
  • How to create a simple report in Workday?
  • Advanced reports
  • How to create different calculated fields
  • Sharing report between multiple users
  • Making report as a web service and using them
  • Data Sources, Objects and fields
  • Real time scenarios on report module
11Calculated Fields Module2 topics
  • Introduction to Calculated Fields
  • Calculated fields basics
12EIB module4 topics
  • What is EIB and its practical use case
  • Simple EIB Inbound Integrations & Outbound Integrations
  • What are XSLT transformations and how to configure them
  • Project use case on EIB implementation
13Connectors in Workday5 topics
  • Core connector outbound integration on Worker data
  • Cloud connector outbound integration on Payroll Interface
  • Cloud connector outbound integration on Benefit
  • Document transformation
  • System user creation
14CanopY project in Workday4 topics
  • Project Overview
  • How to configure an End to end real-time project.
  • Project Guidance
  • Project Submission and Verification
15Mock Interviews with Questions and Answers Discussion5 topics
  • Functional Q&A
  • Technical Q&A
  • Project Q&A (For Multiple Domains like Banking, Retail, Insurance, E-commerce etc)
  • Question for Fresher’s and Experienced (How do they differ?)
  • How to justify if the resource is not certified.
16Certification Preparation Session6 topics
  • How difficult is it to clear the certifications
  • Levels of certification
  • How to register for them(Technical details)
  • Can I apply for certification if my company is not a partner
  • If not, what is the alternative
  • Certification Mock Q&A discussion
17Resume Preparation Help11 topics
  • What’s the Best resume
  • What if my resume is worst
  • How to prepare a great resume
  • Should I be on LinkedIn, Of course, Yes
  • Providing Photo, Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter Links in a Resume
  • Create Blog, Quora, StackExchange etc and provide the links in the resume.
  • SEO in Naukri (how to be on the Top)
  • Creating Multiple Profiles in case you need a job urgently(Naukri loophole)
  • Floating your resume in Monster, indeed, Shine etc.
  • How to Search for Job providers and jobs in LinkedIn
  • Aggressive Follow, that’s what counts
18Post Job Support3 topics
  • How can we support you if you are in a project
  • Can we help you in a disaster recovery process
  • How to be in touch with my colleagues and experts

Training Format

Choose the way of learning Workday HCM that suits you or your team.

Self Training

  • Independent learning
  • Flexible
  • Accessible
  • Lifelong learning

Instructor Training

  • Personalized Interaction
  • Cost Effective
  • Hands on Experience
  • Access to subject matter experts

Corporate Training

  • Interactive Sessions
  • Relevant Training
  • Measurable
  • Technical support

Ratings & Reviews

4.913,495 reviews

Based on 13,495 learner reviews.

  • SylviaWorkday Specialist

    My Workday training as a Workday Specialist gave me access to advanced HR tasks quickly and effortlessly I feel honored that it's now been my career path of choice.

  • JeremyWorkday Manager

    My Workday training provided me with the ability to lead teams effectively, ensure successful implementations, and optimize system performance making a smooth transition into my leadership role confidently and successfully.

  • HazelWorkday Architect

    Thanks to my training as a Workday Architect, I now possess the insight needed to design and integrate solutions that meet both business and technical requirements it is both challenging and satisfying work, something which I enjoy immensely.

  • GeraldWorkday Lead Training

    My Workday Lead training provided invaluable experience guiding teams and making strategic decisions, helping me develop leadership abilities as well as problem-solving abilities that were integral in shaping my leadership abilities and problem-solving capabilities.

  • OlgaWorkday Functional Consultant

    My Workday training provided practical experience that gave me confidence to analyze business processes and configure Workday solutions with great proficiency, helping my clients optimize their HR functions more successfully than ever. It has been truly exciting.

  • MitchellWorkday HRIS Analyst

    My Workday training provided me with invaluable skills and knowledge that greatly increased my confidence, leading me to excel as an HRIS Analyst while furthering my career goals.

  • EleanorWorkday Integration Consultant

    Through my training to become an integration specialist for Workday and other enterprise systems, I developed expertise to successfully facilitate seamless integrations. This role offers new challenges every day and has proven an outstanding career move for me.

  • JordanWorkday Finance Technical Consultant

    My Workday training provided a deep insight into financial processes within Workday system. This dynamic and rewarding field allows me to continue expanding professionally.

  • StacyWorkday Reporting Consultant

    My Workday Reporting Consultant training enabled me to master complex reporting techniques, providing insights that lead to strategic decisions. Thanks to this course I now enjoy an incredible career path within reporting services.

  • JaimeWorkday Functional Consultant

    My Workday Functional Consultant training was life changing; providing me with all of the skills required to customize the system to meet a wide array of client requirements and make an impactful difference on business performance.

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FAQ

What is Workday HCM?

Workday HCM’s cloud-based human resources management system (HRMS), is designed to simplify data management while minimising manual procedures and increasing visibility into employee records in an organization’s workforce. With its aim of supporting organizations improve their HR operations.

Is Workday an ERP or HCM Software Provider?

Workday is an ERP software provider offering both financial management and human capital management (HCM) solutions.

Is Workday and Human Capital Management (HCM) equivalent?

No they’re not, Workday is a provider of cloud-based software specializing in financial and human capital management (HCM) tools whereas HCM refers to the process of overseeing employee data within an organisation.

Which modules make up Workday's Basic HCM suite of services?

Core Benefits, Compensation, Global Payroll, Performance Management, Recruiting and Time Tracking modules make up Workday’s primary HCM components.

Does Workday utilize SQL?

Workday uses multiple databases, including Microsoft SQL Server, Oracle and MySQL.

Does Workday offer SaaS or PaaS models?

Workday operates under its SaaS (software as a service) model.

Is Learning Workday Difficult?

While Learning Workday for the first time may present some initial hurdles, its use should become much simpler if you take advantage of all available tools offered by workdaytrainings (including Workday training courses ) to quickly get up-to-speed quickly.

Does Workday Use Amazon Web Services?

Workday does not publicly list which cloud service providers it utilizes; however, it would appear likely they utilize various providers including AWS.

Can Azure Support Workday?

Yes – Workday can indeed be installed onto Azure platforms for use.

Does Workday Use Google Cloud?

That depends on which exact implementation a given organisation employs of Workday – some or all features could use services provided through GCP for processing and storage.

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