Workday Student Workshops
Specialized, hybrid-format workshops for university professionals who need to grow their Workday Student skills on their own time — without sacrificing expert support.
Each workshop combines self-paced video instruction and guided exercises with a live Q&A session led by a Datarules consultant, designed to reinforce learning and focuses on practical institutional challenges.
Whether you’re an institutional researcher, advisor, registrar, or report writer, these workshops are tailored to your role and grounded in higher education data scenarios.
Program Overview
Datarules has designed an industry-leading training program specifically for higher education professionals navigating Workday Student. Our workshops expertly blend technical knowledge with practical application, ensuring participants can immediately implement their learning to address real institutional challenges.
Our innovative hybrid-format combines engaging self-paced video instruction with personalized live support from a Datarules consultant. Participants master concepts through guided hands-on exercises that reinforce learning through immediate practice, building both competence and confidence in their newly acquired skills.
Tailored Content
Curriculum meticulously crafted for higher education use cases and authentic institutional scenarios
Hands-On Experience
Immersive practical exercises using real institutional data for immediate skill application and retention
Ongoing Support
Comprehensive follow-up resources, self-assessment tools, and dedicated office hours for continuous learning
Calculated Fields Workshop
This comprehensive 4-hour technical training takes participants from basic concepts to advanced applications of calculated fields in Workday Student.
Expression Fundamentals
Master the basics of calculation syntax and logic within Workday Student to build a strong foundation for data manipulation.
Advanced Functions
Learn complex date, text, and conditional calculations for sophisticated reporting needed for enrollment metrics and student tracking.
Troubleshooting
Develop strategies for debugging and optimizing calculated field performance to ensure reports run efficiently.
Practical Application
Apply calculated fields to real university reporting scenarios focused on academic progress and student success indicators.
Understanding Business Objects Workshop
This foundational 3-hour workshop provides a comprehensive understanding of Workday Student's business object architecture—the backbone of the system's data model. Participants will learn to build more effective solutions for their institution's specific academic, enrollment, and student records reporting needs
Object Identification
Locate the right business objects for specific reporting needs
Relationship Mapping
Understand object connections within Workday Student
Practical Navigation
Navigate efficiently to build effective reports
Custom Reports Workshop
Our most comprehensive 5-hour workshop takes participants through the complete lifecycle of creating custom reports in Workday Student, emphasizing practical academic use cases that deliver exactly what university stakeholders need.
Enrollment Tracking
Create dynamic reports that monitor registration patterns, course demand, and demographic trends to support strategic enrollment management.
Academic Progress
Build comprehensive dashboards tracking degree completion, credit accumulation, and milestone achievement to identify at-risk students early.
Student Success Metrics
Develop sophisticated reports measuring retention, achievement gaps, and intervention effectiveness to improve graduation outcomes.
Compliance Reporting
Create automated solutions for regulatory requirements, reducing manual effort while ensuring accurate, timely submissions.
Delivery Format: Hybrid Learning Experience
Our workshops combine the flexibility of self-paced learning with the value of expert-led support. This hybrid approach maximizes learning efficiency while ensuring personalized guidance, helping participants master Workday Student concepts with confidence.
Self-Paced Video Instruction
- Professionally produced, chaptered content
- Learn on your own schedule with pause-and-practice
- Real-world academic use cases included
Live Consultant Guidance
- Scheduled virtual Q&A and troubleshooting
- Hands-on review of practice exercises
- Personalized support and immediate feedback
Benefits and Outcomes
Participants complete our workshops with practical skills they can immediately apply to their daily work, translating directly into improved productivity and more effective use of your Workday Student investment.
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Enhanced Knowledge
Participants gain deeper understanding of Workday Student capabilities, allowing them to leverage more of the platform's features
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Improved Efficiency
Trained staff create better reports and visualizations in less time, reducing the administrative burden of data management.
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Institutional Value
Reduce dependency on consultants by building internal expertise capable of handling reporting and configuration needs.
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Self-Sufficiency
Better reporting leads to improved decision-making across academic and administrative functions.
Contact Datarules today to schedule your customized workshop series.