Introduction to PeopleSoft for HCM Rel 9.2

In this course, you'll learn about central concepts of the PeopleSoft system using HCM as an example. Participate in hands-on learning with expert Oracle University instructors.

Learn To:

• Describe HCM applications and functionality.
• Explore the PeopleSoft system and applications using various navigation methods.
• Describe the PeopleSoft Internet Architecture (PIA), concepts of effective dates and action types.
• Identify the types of relational database tables that are used in PeopleSoft.
• Describe business units and setIDs.
• Explain the PeopleSoft Process Scheduler and reporting tools.
• Navigate the PeopleSoft online help.
• Use the group build feature to create groups for use in HCM applications and functionality.

Benefits to You

Enrolling in this course will help you better understand the central concepts of PeopleSoft and how these concepts and technologies are implemented in HCM. You'll become familiar with PeopleSoft features and functionality that are used in HCM. Furthermore, you'll help users realize both the capabilities and enhanced usability of HCM applications, while improving the productivity of your organization.

Audience

• Application Developers
• Business Analysts
• End Users
• Functional Implementer
• Project Manager
• Administrator

Course Topics Navigating Through the PeopleSoft System

• Describing Elements of Components
• Retrieving Data Through Search Pages
• Viewing and Updating Data Within a Record
• Assigning and Organizing Favorites
• Using PeopleSoft Online Help

Understanding the System Structure

• Explaining PeopleSoft Pure Internet Architecture
• Describing the Structure of PeopleSoft Tables and Relational Databases
• Explaining Effective Dating
• Describing Action Types

Working With Tables

• Identifying Types of PeopleSoft Tables
• Describing Characteristics of the Translate Table
• Identifying Processing and Defaulting Tables
• Describing Characteristics of Control Tables
• Describing Characteristics of Transaction Tables
• Describing Business Units
• Explaining the Relationship Between Business Units and SetIDs

Running Human Resources Processes and Reports

• Processing and Viewing a Human Resources Report
• Explaining the Purpose of the Employees Table

Using Group Build

• Defining Group Build
• Creating a Group
• Setting Up Group Security
• Viewing and Using Groups

Course Objectives

• Describe the core PeopleSoft Human Resources business process
• Navigate and searching within the PeopleSoft application
• Identify the types of relational database tables used in PeopleSoft products
• Explain what reporting tools are available in PeopleSoft applications
• Describe how the Process Scheduler operates
• Create and using a group through Group Build