Accessing Workday Training

Discover Everything You Need to Succeed with Workday

Workday Learning is your central hub for a comprehensive suite of on-demand training resources — available anytime, anywhere to enhance your learning experience.

It is essential to understand how to make the most out of the tools and resources provided by Workday. The courses and lessons offered in Workday are designed to help you seamlessly navigate and execute your responsibilities.

What’s Available?

• Job Aids: Access step-by-step guides complete with screenshots to use to get started or if you get stuck on a task. Check out this video on how to use Job Aids with Workday.
• Training Videos: Dive into our dynamic video tutorials, recorded Instructor-Led Trainings, and Learning Labs that cover a wide range of topics.
• Programs (Training Pathways): Typically based around a specific area of focus, Training Pathways gather together job aids and training videos into a single, easy-to-find location in Workday.
• Terminology Crosswalk Glossary: Get familiar with the specific terms used within Workday.
• Commonly Used Reports: Discover how to access and use essential reports.

Where Should I Start?

The Workday Basics Training Pathway program provides guidance on basic operation and use of the Workday system. It also provides instructions on many commonly performed tasks and actions, including:

• Entering, editing, and submitting your worked time during a given pay period
• Requesting time off -- whether for a couple of days, a couple of weeks, or for longer-term absences
• Using the Workday Search bar to navigate throughout the system, as well as some tips for getting the most out of the search feature
• Viewing tasks, reports, and actions for specific areas of focus via apps and dashboards. 

Note: The Workday Basics 101 Computer-Based Training (CBT) course -- which is included as the first entry in the Workday Basics Training Pathway program -- is a required prerequisite for all other courses in Workday Learning.

To learn more or to enroll, visit the Workday Basics Training Pathway program page.

Note: Members of the Faculty are advised to review the Faculty Training Pathway program page.

What Other Courses Should I Take?

Once you understand the basics, the next step is to learn how to use Workday to perform and fulfill functions specific to your role with your institution.

The Role-Based Training Guide -- located on the Training Pathways By Role page -- provides guidance on which Training Pathways are recommended for employees with your assigned Security Roles. If you don't know your assigned roles, don't worry: The Training Guide also provides guidance on how to look up your assigned roles in Workday. 

How do I Access Other Training Materials?

Accessing Workday is easy and secure using the Single Sign-On (SSO) system, the same way you access other university software applications. Here’s how to get started:

1. Access Workday Learning: Click here to go to the Workday Learning login page.
2. Select Your School: Choose your school’s SSO link from the list provided.
3. Select Menu in the top left corner.
4. Select the Learning app.
5. Go to Discover, then select Browse Learning. 
6. Enter the topic or job aid name into the search bar under Browse Learning Content.

Tips:

• You can also use the faceted filters in the menu on the left to further limit results.
• To search only for Job aids, check the Lessons checkbox (located under Type).
• Watch Our Tutorial: Click here to view a quick tutorial on how to navigate the training platform.
• Search and Filter: Easily search for training materials by title, security role, or topic. Topics include HCM, FIN, and more. You can also filter the job aids by lesson and the CBTs by digital courses.