Workday Unveils AI-Powered Learning Platform Powered by Sana

The platform uses Workday Human Capital Management data to tailor learning paths to specific employee roles, skills, and locations. This context allows the system to recommend relevant local policies for managers moving to new regions or specific skill requirements for employees seeking new roles.

Learners interact with an AI tutor that provides coaching through complex material and breaks down difficult concepts into practical guidance. The system includes interactive elements like quizzes, polls, and reflection prompts to turn training into an adaptive experience rather than a single event.

Instructional designers can upload existing PDFs, presentations, or online course files to convert them into structured, interactive courses in minutes. An integrated writing assistant helps authors draft lesson text, simplify long policies, and generate quiz questions.

The platform includes a translation feature that localizes courses into dozens of languages from a single source. This capability allows global organizations to roll out training programs across multiple markets simultaneously.

Joel Hellermark, chief AI officer at Workday, stated that the platform turns required training into engaging experiences through personal AI tutors and interactive quizzes tailored to an employee's role.