Workday Training

Make the Most of Your Workday

Workday is a comprehensive, cloud-based platform that UVA uses as the primary transactional and reporting system for Human Resources, Payroll, and Finance data.

In the pages below, you can find guidance on carrying out general employee tasks, performing managerial duties, or reporting from Workday data.

For guidance on specific tasks or business processes in Workday, visit the Workday Help Hub.

Resources

  • Workday Training for Employees

    As an employee, you may want to learn how to perform tasks such as updating your personal information, managing your payroll deductions, or requesting time off.

    View employee guidance

  • Workday Training for Managers

    As a manager, you may want to learn how to approve an employee's request for time off, view which Workday Learning courses they've completed, or recruit for a new position on your team.  *Note for Delegates: Delegates should use the Manager Training Page to find Job Aids to support their delegated actions. Delegates can only take action on tasks they are specifically delegated to do.

    View manager guidance

  • Workday Training for Security Roles

    Security roles enable you to perform unique tasks in Workday such as hiring student workers, scheduling period activity pay, and managing Workday Learning operations.

    View security role guidance

  • Workday Reporting

    Workday Reporting is a powerful tool for accessing, analyzing, and sharing data. You can use Workday reports to gain insight about your team members, business processes, performance, and trends.

    View guidance for Workday Reporting

  • Workday Digital Assist

    Workday Digital Assist (WDA) is the University's primary training solution for Workday, offering in-system guidance for Manager and Employee tasks where you need it, when you need it.

    Learn more about WDA