workday integrations
Workday Integrations
This intensive, hands-on training program equips learners with the technical expertise to design, develop, test, and deploy integrations within the Workday ecosystem. You’ll gain experience with Workday Studio, Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB), Cloud Connect, and REST/SOAP APIs, while learning best practices for data transformation, security, and error handling. By the end of the course, you’ll be able to build scalable integrations that connect Workday with external systems in compliance with industry and client requirements.
Prerequisites:Minimum 2 years of supply chain, procurement, or inventory experience
Basic understanding of SCM concepts and business process flows
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Who This Is For
- IT professionals transitioning into Workday technical roles
- Developers seeking expertise in integrating Workday with third-party systems
- Project team members supporting Workday projects
Important Disclaimer
This program is independently developed by MPOVR based on publicly available information and professional experience. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, or endorsed by Workday, Inc. “Workday” is a registered trademark of Workday, Inc.
Learning Objectives
By the end of this program, you will be able to:
- End-to-end Workday integration lifecycle
- Best practices for secure and efficient data movement
- Hands-on development in Workday Studio, EIB, and Cloud Connect
- Building and consuming Workday APIs
- Troubleshooting and optimizing integration performance
Key Modules
Workday Integration Fundamentals
- Workday integration architecture & components
- Understanding inbound vs outbound integrations
- Workday security model for integrations
Enterprise Interface Builder (EIB)
- Creating outbound and inbound EIBs
- Using transformation maps (XSLT basics)
- Scheduling, launching, and monitoring EIBs
Workday Studio Development
- Workday Studio UI and workflow structure
- Building complex orchestrations with multiple data sources
- Error handling and logging in Studio integrations
Cloud Connect Integrations
- Overview of Workday-delivered connectors (e.g., Payroll, Benefits)
- Configuring and extending Cloud Connect integrations
- Maintenance and update considerations
Workday Web Services (APIs)
- Introduction to SOAP and REST APIs in Workday
- Authentication methods (OAuth 2.0, WS-Security)
- Building API calls for CRUD operations
Data Transformation & Mapping
- Understanding Workday report-as-a-service (RaaS)
- Using XSLT and XPath for XML transformations
- CSV and JSON parsing in integrations
Integration Testing & Troubleshooting
- Unit testing vs end-to-end testing in Workday
- Debugging failed events
- Workday error messages and log analysis
Deployment & Change Management
- Migrating integrations between tenants
- Version control and documentation
- Post-deployment support strategies
Integration Security
- Integration System Users (ISUs) setup
- Domain and business process security for integrations
- Audit and compliance considerations
Best Practices & Real-World Scenarios
- Optimizing integration performance
- Handling large data volumes
- Case studies of common integration patterns