Starting in March 2025, finance, research, and HR staff across the Universities of Wisconsin will begin learning how to complete business processes in Workday. All employees will use Workday to enter time off, view their payslips, and update personal employment information.
Workday training starts in March and will continue through go-live in July 2025 and beyond.
How to prepare for training
You can start by visiting the Workday training page on the ATP website. You’ll find an overview of Workday and links to resources. Explore what Workday means for You to find videos, recorded Workday Walkthroughs, and overviews for role-specific topics. Browse the Workday Terminology and Crosswalk page to find definitions of Workday terms.
Learning the basics now will help you prepare to learn how to complete tasks in Workday when training begins. You will be assigned to training based on your job and the tasks you will perform in Workday.
Frequently asked questions
You can also check out a growing list of FAQs for more details about Workday training, including the following:
What support structures are in place to help employees who have questions during training?
There will be a few ways for users to access additional information. ATP will host live “office hour” sessions for learners to ask questions. The ATP team is also developing a comprehensive user support strategy that will include help desk support to address questions and issues that you might have once Workday is live.
What support are you providing for English Language Learners to learn Workday?
Our goal is to ensure all users, regardless of English proficiency, have access to clear and understandable guidance on using Workday. Key job aids are being translated into multiple languages — English, Spanish, Chinese, Tibetan, Hmong, and Nepali — to support English Language Learners in understanding how to navigate and use the system with confidence. The translated job aids will be accessible via a new Workday-focused website.
How are you ensuring that training materials are fully compliant with 503(c) regulations promoting accessibility and equal opportunity for all employees?
We prioritize accessibility and inclusivity in every step of our training content development process:
- We use compliant software tools to ensure content is accessible to all users.
- Our accessibility quality assurance (QA) checklist helps us apply standards consistently.
- If an employee needs a reasonable accommodation, they should contact their university’s human resources office.
What’s involved with training
Depending on the topic, your training resources may include:
- Job aids with step-by-step instructions to complete a task
- How-to videos with short demonstrations
- Self-paced computer-based training courses
- Live and recorded webinars featuring online instructor-led demonstrations with time for Q & A
- In-person instructor-led courses for select audiences with demonstrations and hands-on practice
After Workday go-live in July 2025, ATP will continue to provide training and tips to help you maximize your use of Workday.
Watch for details from your campus Readiness Team about when training begins for you.
Subscribe to the ATP Touchpoints newsletter for Workday updates in the coming months.