Course Outline
Module 1: Configuring Core HCM
Day 1 | ~8 hours | Labs included
1.1 Organisational, Legal & Geographical Framework
- Core enterprise structure components and their relationships
- Legal entities and business units in Oracle HCM Cloud
- Geographies, geographic entities, and global configuration
1.2 Defining and Managing Core Workforce Structures
- Configuring foundational workforce settings
- Core elements of workforce structure: grades, jobs, and positions
- Initial settings for Base Compensation
- Organisation Trees: representing and analysing HCM structure
- Effective dating and enterprise HCM information
1.3 Foundational System Settings and Tools
- Reference Data Sets: managing and sharing common data across Business Units
- System-wide settings and profile options
- Work Schedules: establishing employee work patterns
Lab Exercises
- Build an enterprise structure for a sample global organisation
- Configure jobs, positions, and grade structures
- Set up reference data sets and work schedules
Module 2: Managing Global HR Data and Transactions
Day 2 | ~8 hours | Labs included
2.1 Core Person and Employment Data
- Person Record and Worker Relationship types
- Worker types: employees, contingent workers, and non-workers
- The standard Hiring process in Oracle HCM Cloud
- Assignment records: defining a worker's employment
2.2 Administering Workforce Transactions
- Managing employee and contingent worker records
- Processing transfers, promotions, and terminations
- Managing worker assignments and common workforce tasks
2.3 Self-Service, Notifications, Approvals & Document Management
- Employee and manager self-service: My Team, directory, and dashboards
- Notification flows for manager-initiated HR transactions
- Managing employee-related documents and attachments
Lab Exercises
- Complete an end-to-end hire transaction
- Process a transfer and a termination
- Configure and test self-service notifications
Module 3: Managing HCM Security and Users
Day 3 — Morning | ~4 hours | Labs included
3.1 HCM Security Fundamentals
- Oracle HCM Cloud security architecture overview
- Data security policies vs. function security policies
- Key tools and resources for configuring HCM Security
3.2 Administering User Access and Roles
- HCM-specific role types: predefined and custom roles
- Person Security Profiles: controlling access to employee data
- Managing user account lifecycle based on employment events
- Security Console: key administration options
3.3 Monitoring and Maintaining Security
- Troubleshooting user access issues
- Interpreting security audit logs
- Implementing security measures for HCM reporting
Lab Exercises
- Create and assign custom roles
- Configure person security profiles and test access
- Review and interpret audit log entries
Module 4: Implementing Workflows, Approvals & Notifications
Day 3 — Afternoon | ~4 hours | Labs included
4.1 Workflow and Approval Processing
- Fundamental flow of a transaction through workflow and approval processes
- Oracle BPM as the underlying engine for HCM Cloud workflows
- Transaction Console: purpose, key features, and navigation
4.2 Approval Rules and Notifications
- Activities, transitions, and conditions within a workflow
- Designing and configuring workflows in Oracle HCM Cloud
- Approval policy hierarchies
4.3 Monitoring and Troubleshooting
- Using Transaction Console to monitor workflow status
- Identifying bottlenecks, errors, and stalled instances
- Resolving common workflow issues
- Simulating and validating approval workflows
Lab Exercises
- Configure a multi-level approval rule for a promotion transaction
- Simulate approval routing and validate outcomes
- Use Transaction Console to identify and resolve a stalled transaction
Module 5: Implementing System Extensibility and Personalisation
Day 4 — Morning | ~4 hours | Labs included
5.1 In-Application Tools for Personalisation
- Configuring the user interface using standard HCM Cloud tools
- Descriptive Flexfields (DFFs): configuration and use cases
- Extensible Flexfields (EFFs): multi-row and context-sensitive attributes
- Sandbox management: creating, testing, and publishing configurations
5.2 Visual Builder Studio (VBS) Express Mode
- Introduction to Visual Builder Studio for HCM extensibility
- Creating and modifying UI components in VBS Express
- Implementing basic business rules within a VBS Express application
Lab Exercises
- Add a custom Descriptive Flexfield to the Person record
- Create and publish a sandbox configuration
- Build a simple UI extension using VBS Express
Module 6: Implementing Journeys
Day 4 — Afternoon | ~4 hours | Labs included
6.1 Journey Design Fundamentals
- Core components of an Oracle HCM Cloud Journey
- Configuration options: task types, assignees, and triggers
- Specialised journey types: onboarding, offboarding, well-being, and more
6.2 Managing Journey Participants and Execution
- Defining target audiences: criteria, filters, and eligibility
- Journey activation process and scheduling
- Monitoring dashboards and task completion tracking
- Automating tasks with Oracle Process Automation (OPA)
6.3 Analysing Journey Effectiveness
- Data points and metrics for journey progress
- Participation and completion reporting
- Interpreting Journey Analytics data
Lab Exercises
- Design and publish a new-starter onboarding Journey
- Assign the Journey to a cohort and monitor completion
- Review analytics and produce a completion summary
Module 7: Implementing AI in HCM
Day 5 — Morning, Session 1 | ~2 hours
7.1 AI Fundamentals and the Oracle HCM AI Platform
- Embedded vs. custom AI approaches in Oracle HCM Cloud
- Generative vs. non-generative AI: use cases and distinctions
- Oracle Digital Assistant: purpose and key functionalities within HCM
7.2 Implementing AI in HCM Processes
- Activating AI-powered features in Oracle HCM Cloud
- Leveraging AI in the recruiting process
- Generating insights through data ingestion and AI recommendations
Module 8: Enabling Redwood Capabilities
Day 5 — Morning, Session 2 | ~1 hour
8.1 Redwood UI Overview
- Redwood vs. the classic HCM interface: key differences
- Identifying which features are Redwood-enabled
- Enabling Redwood capabilities at enterprise and user level
- Impact of Redwood adoption on existing configurations and personalisation
Exam Preparation Workshop — Day 5 Afternoon
The final session is a structured exam preparation workshop aligned directly to the 1Z0-1046-26 objectives.
Workshop Format
- Exam structure and question type walkthrough
- Topic weighting analysis and focus areas
- Full timed mock exam (58 questions, 90 minutes)
- Group debrief: reviewing answers and clarifying misconceptions
- Personalised study plan: recommended next steps before sitting the exam
Exam Registration Guidance
- Registering via Oracle University / Pearson VUE
- Online proctored vs. test centre options
- Accessing results and digital badge via the Oracle certification portal
Delivery and Format
Training Methodology
- Instructor-led presentations with live Oracle HCM Cloud sandbox demonstrations
- Guided hands-on labs after each module (training tenancy access provided)
- Group discussions, real-world case scenarios, and Q&A
- Exam-style knowledge checks at the end of each day
Materials Provided
- Printed and digital course workbook
- Lab exercise guide with step-by-step instructions
- Quick-reference card: key configuration steps and exam tips
- Access to post-course learning portal (30 days)
Technical Requirements (Virtual Delivery)
- Stable internet connection (minimum 10 Mbps)
- Web browser: Chrome or Edge (latest version)
- Access to Oracle HCM Cloud training sandbox (credentials issued prior to course start)
Group Sizes
- Public classes: maximum 12 delegates
- Private / on-site: recommended 6–16 delegates
Requirements
- Familiarity with HR business processes and terminology
- Basic understanding of Oracle Cloud navigation
- Experience with enterprise software implementation is advantageous
Testimonials (1)
good explanation on each points and provide assignment for practices.
