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.
How to Request a Professional Development Increase
Step 1: Notify your supervisor.
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.
Contact Human Resources
Whether you have a question or need assistance, the Department of Human Resources is here to help. Explore resources available in Workday, including Help Articles & Workday Assistant.
Need Further Support?
Submit a case directly in Workday. Select Menu in the top-left corner of Workday > Choose Help from the Personal section > Select Create Case.
You can also reach out to your Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP), who is here to support you across key areas, including Workday, Recruiting, and People Relations.