Update Certifications

Previously called the RN Professional Profile, the Career Profile is a one-stop source in Workday for recording essential achievements, including Certifications and Degrees.

Updating Your Profile

For any technical issues or questions, please contact the HR Solutions Center @ 3-3344.

IMPORTANT: For all Workday resources, you will be prompted for a Netbadge / Duo Authentication log in.

CERTIFICATIONS – To enter your new professional board certification, follow these steps below after logging into Workday:

  1. Click on your Profile Picture, then click “View Profile”
  2. Click on “Career” on the left side bar
  3. Click on “Certifications” at the top of the screen
  4. Click on “Add” at the bottom of the page
  5. Use the provided drop-down list to:
    1. Search for your certification – using acronym or name  - Do NOT free-type in your certification.
    2. Be sure to select one that has “Specialty” following the title
  6. Select your certification. 
  7. Enter the Issued Date and Expiration Date.
  8. Click “Submit”
  9. Your Manager must then validate and approve your entry before the deadline.

To update your renewed certification, follow the steps noted above, but click “edit” beside your current certification to enter the new expiration date.  Reminder: your Manager must validate and approve this entry.

Another helpful tool is the “Need Help” button in Workday. 

  • Click on blue "Need Help" button in the top right corner of your Workday home screen and a new dialog box will appear.
  • In the search bar of the dialog box, type the keywords "Update Professional Profile"
  • Within the search results that are returned, click on "Update Professional Profile" and then “Certifications” to begin a walk through guide.

DEGREES – User enters the new degree information and a request is sent to HR Solutions Center for verification.

Edited by: Pamela Morris Updated: December 10, 2024