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Workday HCM Basic Series

Master the fundamentals of Workday HCM — supervisory orgs, business processes, and core HR.

36+ learners
English
Updated May 2026
14 Modules
7 hours of content
Free Certificate
Self-paced

About this course

The Workday HCM Basic Series is your hands-on introduction to Workday Human Capital Management — the cloud HR platform used by some of the world's largest organizations. You'll learn how supervisory organizations work, configure core HR data, build business processes, and run essential reports. By the end, you'll have the practical foundation needed to start a Workday consultant or analyst role.

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What you'll learn

  • Understand Workday HCM architecture and tenant setup
  • Build and manage supervisory organizations, locations, and cost centers
  • Configure positions, jobs, and the staffing model
  • Hire, change, terminate, and manage workers with business processes
  • Apply security groups, roles, and domain security policies
  • Build organizational reports and dashboards
  • Understand absence, time tracking, and benefits at a high level
  • Prepare for Workday HCM consultant interviews and certification paths

Skills you'll gain

Workday HCM Supervisory Organizations Business Processes Staffing Models Security Configuration Workday Reports Core HR Position Management Domain Security

Course curriculum

14 modules · lifetime access
  1. 1
    Workday HCM Demo Session Video lesson
  2. 2
    Quiz 12 Quiz
  3. 3
    1. Workday HCM Basic Navigations Video lesson
  4. 4
    2. Workday HCM Basic Navigations II Video lesson
  5. 5
    3. What is Reorganization Video lesson
  6. 6
    4. How to Create Reorganization Video lesson
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Who this course is for

  • HR analysts and generalists moving to Workday
  • Aspiring Workday HCM consultants and analysts
  • ERP consultants (SAP/Oracle/PeopleSoft) transitioning to Workday
  • Career switchers targeting Workday-focused roles

Prerequisites

  • Basic familiarity with HR business processes is helpful
  • No prior Workday experience required — we start from scratch
  • Comfort with using web applications and spreadsheets is a plus

Certification

Earn a Cloud Certification completion certificate when you finish every module—downloadable PDF, ready to share on LinkedIn or your resume.

Create a free account and enroll to track progress toward your certificate.

Frequently asked questions

What is Workday HCM and why should I learn it?
Workday HCM (Human Capital Management) is one of the world's most widely-adopted cloud HR platforms among Fortune 500 companies. Skilled Workday HCM consultants and analysts are in consistently high demand at strong salaries, in both full-time and contract markets.
Do I need a Workday tenant to take this course?
No tenant is required. The course explains every concept with detailed walkthroughs and screenshots so you can learn comfortably even without environment access.
Is this course suitable for absolute beginners?
Yes. The Basic Series starts from foundational concepts and gradually builds up — perfect for first-time learners and career switchers.
How is this Basic Series different from advanced Workday training?
This series gives you the core foundation that every Workday role builds on — supervisory organizations, business processes, security, and reporting. Once you finish this, you can specialize in Compensation, Recruiting, Integration, Finance, or other tracks.
Will I receive a certificate after completing the course?
Yes — once you complete every module, your Cloud Certification completion certificate is automatically generated. You can download the PDF and add it to LinkedIn or your resume.
How long does the course take?
Most learners finish the Basic Series in 5–8 hours of focused study. You can move at your own pace and revisit lessons anytime — lifetime access is included.

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