In the modern enterprise, integrating project management with core business processes is essential for driving efficiency and achieving strategic goals. This "Elevate Your Skills: Introduction to Workday Project Management Training Course" is designed for professionals who need to understand how to leverage Workday's powerful capabilities to plan, execute, and monitor projects seamlessly within the Workday ecosystem. This course provides a comprehensive introduction to Workday's project management module, teaching you how to manage resources, track tasks, and report on project status using a single, unified system.

Over this intensive 10-day training program, you will gain hands-on experience in navigating Workday's project management features, from setting up project hierarchies to creating detailed work plans and assigning resources. You will learn how to leverage Workday's real-time data to make informed decisions and ensure your projects are delivered on time and within budget. By the end of this course, you will have the skills to effectively manage projects within Workday, enabling your organization to improve collaboration, streamline operations, and enhance overall project performance.

Duration: 10 days

Target Audience:

• Project Managers
• Program Managers
• Project Coordinators
• Business Analysts
• Human Resources Professionals
• Financial Analysts
• Team Leads
• Workday Administrators
• Operations Managers
• IT Professionals

Objectives:

• Understand the core concepts of Workday Project Management
• Navigate the Workday interface for project-related tasks
• Create and configure new projects
• Manage project teams and resources
• Track project progress and time
• Understand project costs and financials
• Create and run project reports
• Use Workday for project-based billing
• Configure project security and roles
• Collaborate on projects within Workday

Course Modules:

Module 1: Workday Fundamentals

• The Workday system and its core modules
• Navigating the Workday user interface
• Understanding the object-oriented nature of Workday
• The role of security and roles
• Logging in and finding your way around

Module 2: Project Management Concepts

• The lifecycle of a project in Workday
• Key project management terminology
• The hierarchy of projects and sub-projects
• Understanding Workday's "Project" and "Grant" objects
• Using templates for project creation

Module 3: Project Setup

• Creating a new project from scratch
• Defining project details and attributes
• The importance of project types and categories
• Setting up project teams and roles
• Adding project members

Module 4: Resource and Team Management

• The role of resources in a project
• Assigning resources to tasks
• Understanding resource calendars and availability
• The importance of a project team
• Tracking resource utilization

Module 5: Task Management

• Creating a work plan and tasks
• Setting task dependencies
• Assigning tasks to team members
• Tracking task progress and status
• Using subtasks for detailed work

Module 6: Time Tracking

• How time is tracked in Workday
• The role of timesheets in project management
• Approving time entries
• The importance of timely reporting
• Using time tracking for project billing

Module 7: Project Costing and Financials

• The role of project costing in Workday
• Understanding project budgets and actuals
• Tracking project expenses and costs
• Analyzing project profitability
• Managing project revenue and billing

Module 8: Reporting and Dashboards

• Creating custom project reports
• Using the Workday Report Writer
• Building a project management dashboard
• Analyzing key project metrics
• Sharing reports with stakeholders

Module 9: Project Billing

• The process of project billing in Workday
• Setting up billing rules
• Generating invoices
• Integrating with financial systems
• The importance of accurate billing

Module 10: Security and Roles

• The importance of project security
• Defining roles and permissions
• Assigning roles to team members
• Auditing project access
• Best practices for securing project data

Module 11: Business Processes

• Understanding project-related business processes
• Configuring approval chains
• The role of notifications
• The importance of a streamlined workflow
• Troubleshooting a stalled business process

Module 12: Workday Integrations

• Integrating Workday with other systems
• The role of the Workday API
• Using EIBs for data import
• The benefits of a connected ecosystem
• Best practices for data integration

Module 13: Project Closeout

• The process of project closeout
• Archiving a project
• Running final reports
• The importance of a post-mortem review
• Best practices for project completion

Module 14: Case Studies and Scenarios

• A case study on a large-scale implementation
• A scenario on a new product development project
• A use case on managing a consulting engagement
• The importance of real-world application
• Best practices for project success

Module 15: Mobile Access and Tools

• Using the Workday mobile app for project management
• Accessing dashboards on the go
• Approving time and expenses
• Collaborating with team members from a mobile device
• The benefits of remote access

Training Approach

This course will be delivered by our skilled trainers who have vast knowledge and experience as expert professionals in the fields. The course is taught in English and through a mix of theory, practical activities, group discussion and case studies. Course manuals and additional training materials will be provided to the participants upon completion of the training.

Tailor-Made Course

This course can also be tailor-made to meet organization requirement. For further inquiries, please contact us on: Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Training Venue

The training will be held at our Skills for Africa Training Institute Training Centre. We also offer training for a group at requested location all over the world. The course fee covers the course tuition, training materials, two break refreshments, and buffet lunch.

Visa application, travel expenses, airport transfers, dinners, accommodation, insurance, and other personal expenses are catered by the participant

Certification

Participants will be issued with Skills for Africa Training Institute certificate upon completion of this course.

Airport Pickup and Accommodation

Airport pickup and accommodation is arranged upon request. For booking contact our Training Coordinator through Email: info@skillsforafrica.org, training@skillsforafrica.org Tel: +254 702 249 449

Terms of Payment: Unless otherwise agreed between the two parties’ payment of the course fee should be done 10 working days before commencement of the training.