Workday Beginner-friendly Free Series

Workday Integration Basic Series

Build, deploy, and debug real Workday integrations with EIB, Studio, and Core Connectors.

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

About this course

The Workday Integration Basic Series is a hands-on introduction to building integrations between Workday and external systems. You'll learn the differences between EIB, Core Connectors, and Workday Studio, work with inbound and outbound data, and understand how Workday Web Services and security frameworks tie everything together. By the end, you'll be confident enough to design simple integrations and contribute to real-world projects.

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What you'll learn

  • Understand Workday integration architecture and key tools
  • Build inbound and outbound EIBs (Enterprise Interface Builder)
  • Configure Core Connectors (Worker, Benefits, Payroll, etc.)
  • Get an introduction to Workday Studio and its development model
  • Work with Workday Web Services (WWS) and SOAP APIs
  • Apply integration security, ISU/ISSG, and credential management
  • Debug, schedule, and monitor live integrations
  • Prepare for Workday Integration consultant interviews

Skills you'll gain

Workday Studio EIB Core Connectors Workday Web Services SOAP / XML XSLT Integration Security ISU / ISSG Document Transformation

Course curriculum

14 modules · lifetime access
  1. 1
    Lesson 01 - Workday Integration 01 : Introduction Video lesson
  2. 2
    Quiz Quiz
  3. 3
    Quiz Quiz
  4. 4
    Lesson 02 - Overview Video lesson
  5. 5
    Quiz Quiz
  6. 6
    Quiz Quiz
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Who this course is for

  • Aspiring Workday Integration consultants and developers
  • Java/middleware developers transitioning to Workday
  • Workday HCM consultants who want to add integration to their toolkit
  • Career switchers targeting high-paying integration roles

Prerequisites

  • Basic understanding of Workday HCM (helpful but not required)
  • Familiarity with XML or basic programming concepts is a plus
  • No prior Workday Studio experience required — we start from scratch

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 the difference between EIB, Core Connector, and Workday Studio?
EIBs handle simple inbound/outbound data movement, Core Connectors are pre-built templates for common scenarios (Worker, Benefits, Payroll), and Workday Studio is a full-featured Eclipse-based IDE for complex, multi-step integrations. This course covers all three with hands-on examples.
Do I need a Workday tenant to take this course?
No tenant is required. Concepts are explained with screenshots, walkthroughs, and sample data so you can follow along even without environment access.
Is programming experience required?
No formal programming experience is required, but comfort with XML and basic logic helps when you reach Workday Studio modules.
Will this course prepare me for the Workday Integration certification?
This Basic Series gives you a strong conceptual and hands-on foundation. It is the recommended first step before deeper certification-focused training.
Do I get a certificate after completing the course?
Yes — once you finish all modules, a Cloud Certification completion certificate is generated for you. You can download and share it on LinkedIn.
How long does the course take to complete?
Most learners finish the Basic Series in 6–10 hours, but you can revisit lessons anytime since you have lifetime access.

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