NSU | December 2025 Newsletter

About Workday Learning

Norfolk State University is taking professional development to new heights with Workday Learning, an integrated platform designed to make training more accessible, engaging, and meaningful for all Spartans.

Workday Learning empowers faculty, staff, and student employees to take charge of their growth by connecting them to a wide range of learning opportunities in one place. Whether it's onboarding, compliance training, or professional enrichment, users can easily discover, enroll in, and track courses directly within the Workday system.

At its core, Workday Learning reflects NSU's commitment to continuous improvement and lifelong learning. The platform encourages every Spartan to embrace the journey to:

Learn: Build new knowledge through engaging, role-based training opportunities.
Grow: Develop essential skills that strengthen performance, confidence, and career readiness.
Lead: Apply what you've learned to make an impact—on campus, in your community, and throughout your career.

NSU Workday Learning Overview

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What's in it for Me?

Key Benefits for Managers

Team Training Management: Managers can enroll their entire team in training, track progress, and access resources to help employees reach performance and career goals.
Performance Alignment: The system supports performance check-ins, feedback, and goal tracking, making it easier to align learning with business objectives.

Key Benefits for Employees

Centralized Learning Hub: Workday Learning provides a single place to find, access, and track completion of training and professional development courses. This means you can easily manage your learning journey and see your progress over time.
Personalized Learning Paths: You can save individual courses or group them into a Learning Path, tailoring your development to your career goals and interests.
Comprehensive Transcript: All your training and courses are tracked in one transcript, making it easy to demonstrate your skills and completed learning to managers or for career advancement.
Easy Access to Resources: The platform integrates with LinkedIn Learning and other professional development offerings, giving you a broader catalog of learning opportunities.
Notifications and Reminders: You'll receive timely notifications about mandatory training and new opportunities relevant to your role, helping you stay compliant and up to date.
Support and Guidance: Post-launch, you'll have access to localized subject matter experts, help desk assistance, and supplemental training materials to ensure ongoing support.

Change Experience

Smooth Transition: Regular communications, role-based training, and ongoing support are designed to make the transition to Workday Learning as smooth as possible for all users.
Empowerment: By providing clear training plans, self-guided resources, and support, the platform empowers you to take ownership of your learning and development.

Supporting Your Success

The Learning Team is developing a diverse catalog of offerings—including New Employee Onboarding, Title IX: Building Supportive Communities, and Campus Resources and Support Services—along with job aids and quick reference guides to help users navigate the platform confidently.

As NSU continues to advance its digital learning environment, Workday Learning will serve as the foundation for continuous improvement—empowering every Spartan to Learn. Grow. Lead.

To learn more about Workday Learning and upcoming courses, visit the Workday Learning Website.

About Workday Learning

NSU Workday Learning Overview

What's in it for Me?

Supporting Your Success

For More Information, Visit the Workday Website

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