Professional Development Increase
Staff may be eligible for a professional development salary increase when they earn a new, job-related degree or certification.
Recently Earned a Job-related Degree, Certification, or Licensure?
If you completed a diploma, degree, or certification within the past 12 months, you may qualify for a professional development increase. Salary adjustments cannot be applied retroactively, so timely submission is important.
Please note: This process will become available as Workday goes live in January 2026!
How to Request a Professional Development Increase
Step 1: Notify your supervisor.
Once Workday is live in January, your supervisor will initiate the request in Workday by selecting:
Request Compensation Change → Base Pay Change → Professional Development (Degree or Certification)
Step 2: Provide documentation.
The supervisor must attach supporting documentation (such as a certificate or conferred transcript) and can include comments describing the rationale for the request.
Step 3: Review and approval.
The request will be routed automatically through the appropriate Workday business process. The Compensation team will review the documentation and either approve or deny the request. Notifications and any approved pay updates will be managed through the Workday system.
Learn More
Learn more about this benefit in the Professional Development for Staff policy.
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