CNA classes in Wisconsin
33 CNA programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free
31 schools offer these nursing assistant programs, and Wisconsin has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.
Nursing assistants give basic care and help patients with everyday tasks. To work as one, you usually finish a state-approved program and pass your state's competency exam, which puts you on the state registry.1 In Wisconsin, 22 of the 33 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 7 are taught partly or fully online.
See the 33 programsHow much do CNA classes cost in Wisconsin?
$470 to $2,100
is what most programs cost if you pay yourself
All 33 programs with a price: $292 to $4,500
- Finished the program
- 86%
- Working 6 months later
- 74%
- Earned a year, estimated
- about $19,200
- Length
- 4 to 14 weeks
Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made
CNA classes in Milwaukee, Green Bay, Kenosha and other Wisconsin cities
Areas with 10 or more programs have a page of their own. Choosing another area filters the list below. 7 more programs are in 7 other areas, 3 in smaller cities and towns.
All 33 CNA programs in Wisconsin approved for funding
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33 programs
Nursing Assistant
Gateway Technical College, Kenosha
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$18,000Price if you pay yourself$352Program website, Nursing Assistant at Gateway Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Gateway Technical College
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,492
- Length
- 15 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 3,463
- a year, estimated
- $18,000
- price
- $352
Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training
Quality CNA Training, LLC, Fremont
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,600Price if you pay yourself$725Program website, Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training at Quality CNA Training, LLCMore details about Certified Nurse Assistant (CNA) Training at Quality CNA Training, LLC
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 83%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,393
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 3,096
- a year, estimated
- $17,600
- price
- $725
Nursing Assistant
Madison Area Technical College, Madison
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,100Price if you pay yourself$647School website, Nursing Assistant at Madison Area Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Madison Area Technical College
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 60%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,035
- Length
- 8 weeks, 5 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 2,305
- a year, estimated
- $20,100
- price
- $647
Nursing Assistant
Waukesha County Technical College, Pewaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,200Price if you pay yourself$440Program website, Nursing Assistant at Waukesha County Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Waukesha County Technical College
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,788
- Length
- 16 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 2,176
- a year, estimated
- $15,200
- price
- $440
Nursing Assistant
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,200Price if you pay yourself$486Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 94%
- Working at 6 months
- 50%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,802
- Length
- 12 weeks, 3 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $275
- Students counted
- 2,158
- a year, estimated
- $19,200
- price
- $486
Nursing Assistant
Fox Valley Technical College, Appleton
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$19,000Price if you pay yourself$519Program website, Nursing Assistant at Fox Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Fox Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 78%
- Working at 6 months
- 43%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,754
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $470
- Students counted
- 2,150
- a year, estimated
- $19,000
- price
- $519
Nursing Assistant
Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimated$15,400Price if you pay yourself$292Program website, Nursing Assistant at Moraine Park Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Moraine Park Technical College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,846
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,752
- a year, estimated
- $15,400
- price
- $292
Nursing Assistant
Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau Claire
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$19,200Price if you pay yourself$366Program website, Nursing Assistant at Chippewa Valley Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Chippewa Valley Technical College
- Finished
- 89%
- Working at 6 months
- 64%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,811
- Length
- 14 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,688
- a year, estimated
- $19,200
- price
- $366
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA ) Training
Quality Healthcare Options, Inc., Wauwatosa
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$51,800Price if you pay yourself$1,300Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA ) Training at Quality Healthcare Options, Inc.More details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA ) Training at Quality Healthcare Options, Inc.
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 51%
- Earned in a quarter
- $12,944
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $200
- Students counted
- 1,225
- a year, estimated
- $51,800
- price
- $1,300
Nursing Assistant
Milwaukee Area Technical College, Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$22,200Price if you pay yourself$2,288Program website, Nursing Assistant at Milwaukee Area Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Milwaukee Area Technical College
- Finished
- 80%
- Working at 6 months
- 63%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,549
- Length
- 7 weeks, 19 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $1,252
- Students counted
- 1,224
- a year, estimated
- $22,200
- price
- $2,288
Nursing Assistant
Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin Rapids
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$15,700Price if you pay yourself$501Program website, Nursing Assistant at Mid-State Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Mid-State Technical College
- Finished
- 70%
- Working at 6 months
- 76%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,924
- Length
- 16 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $588
- Students counted
- 1,155
- a year, estimated
- $15,700
- price
- $501
Nursing Assistant
Western Technical College, La Crosse
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$20,400Price if you pay yourself$328Program website, Nursing Assistant at Western Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Western Technical College
- Finished
- 87%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,096
- Length
- 15 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 1,116
- a year, estimated
- $20,400
- price
- $328
Nursing Assistant
Southwest Wisconsin Technical College, Fennimore
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$12,500Price if you pay yourself$470Program website, Nursing Assistant at Southwest Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Southwest Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- 90%
- Working at 6 months
- 75%
- Earned in a quarter
- $3,136
- Length
- 4 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 863
- a year, estimated
- $12,500
- price
- $470
Nursing Assistant
Lakeshore Technical College, Cleveland
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,300Price if you pay yourself$364Program website, Nursing Assistant at Lakeshore Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Lakeshore Technical College
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 80%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,325
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $295
- Students counted
- 668
- a year, estimated
- $17,300
- price
- $364
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Standard of Excellence Education & Training Center, LLC, Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$21,800Price if you pay yourself$1,970School website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Standard of Excellence Education & Training Center, LLCMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Standard of Excellence Education & Training Center, LLC
- Finished
- 79%
- Working at 6 months
- 57%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,456
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $320
- Students counted
- 542
- a year, estimated
- $21,800
- price
- $1,970
CNA Training Course
J. Johnson Education Center, Ltd., Milwaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$24,700Price if you pay yourself$2,140Program website, CNA Training Course at J. Johnson Education Center, Ltd.More details about CNA Training Course at J. Johnson Education Center, Ltd.
- Finished
- 92%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,183
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $110
- Students counted
- 433
- a year, estimated
- $24,700
- price
- $2,140
C.N.A. Training
Signature Sweets LLC, Milwaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$9,700Price if you pay yourself$1,200Program website, C.N.A. Training at Signature Sweets LLCMore details about C.N.A. Training at Signature Sweets LLC
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $2,435
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $75
- Students counted
- 413
- a year, estimated
- $9,700
- price
- $1,200
Nursing Assistant
Nicolet College, Rhinelander
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$17,900Price if you pay yourself$462Program website, Nursing Assistant at Nicolet CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Nicolet College
- Finished
- 88%
- Working at 6 months
- 74%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,479
- Length
- 13 weeks, 10 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $108
- Students counted
- 400
- a year, estimated
- $17,900
- price
- $462
The Mindful Way Medical Training QCNAT - CNA and CBRF Program
Mindful Staffing Solutions, Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimated$29,300Price if you pay yourself$4,500Program website, The Mindful Way Medical Training QCNAT - CNA and CBRF Program at Mindful Staffing SolutionsMore details about The Mindful Way Medical Training QCNAT - CNA and CBRF Program at Mindful Staffing Solutions
- Finished
- 60%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $7,322
- Length
- 5 weeks, 38 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $70
- Students counted
- 207
- a year, estimated
- $29,300
- price
- $4,500
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA ) Training: Blended Learning
Alliance Specialty Healthcare Services, LLC, Milwaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$57,000Price if you pay yourself$2,100Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA ) Training: Blended Learning at Alliance Specialty Healthcare Services, LLCMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA ) Training: Blended Learning at Alliance Specialty Healthcare Services, LLC
- Finished
- 62%
- Working at 6 months
- 24%
- Earned in a quarter
- $14,245
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $35
- Students counted
- 157
- a year, estimated
- $57,000
- price
- $2,100
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA)
Jones Professional Health Services LLC, Milwaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$27,600Price if you pay yourself$2,000Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Jones Professional Health Services LLCMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) at Jones Professional Health Services LLC
- Finished
- 91%
- Working at 6 months
- 73%
- Earned in a quarter
- $6,901
- Length
- 2 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $350
- Students counted
- 133
- a year, estimated
- $27,600
- price
- $2,000
CNA Training Program
Nortons Transitional Learning LLC, Mount Pleasant
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$23,100Price if you pay yourself$1,300Program website, CNA Training Program at Nortons Transitional Learning LLCMore details about CNA Training Program at Nortons Transitional Learning LLC
- Finished
- 55%
- Working at 6 months
- 88%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,768
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $500
- Students counted
- 112
- a year, estimated
- $23,100
- price
- $1,300
Park Manor's Nurse Aide Training Program
Park Manor, Ltd, Park Falls
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$19,900Price if you pay yourself$630More details about Park Manor's Nurse Aide Training Program at Park Manor, Ltd
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 78%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,963
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 45
- a year, estimated
- $19,900
- price
- $630
CNA Training Program
Prestige Healthcare Academy LLC, Greenfield
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$16,100Price if you pay yourself$2,175Program website, CNA Training Program at Prestige Healthcare Academy LLCMore details about CNA Training Program at Prestige Healthcare Academy LLC
- Finished
- 71%
- Working at 6 months
- 100%
- Earned in a quarter
- $4,034
- Length
- 4 weeks, 15 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $410
- Students counted
- 41
- a year, estimated
- $16,100
- price
- $2,175
CNA & CBRF Combination Course
J. Johnson Education Center, Ltd., Milwaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimated$22,100Price if you pay yourself$2,985Program website, CNA & CBRF Combination Course at J. Johnson Education Center, Ltd.More details about CNA & CBRF Combination Course at J. Johnson Education Center, Ltd.
- Finished
- 86%
- Working at 6 months
- 82%
- Earned in a quarter
- $5,534
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $110
- Students counted
- 31
- a year, estimated
- $22,100
- price
- $2,985
CNA
Advantage Home Health Care, LLC, Milwaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$2,400Program website, CNA at Advantage Home Health Care, LLCMore details about CNA at Advantage Home Health Care, LLC
- Finished
- 73%
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $575
- Students counted
- 20
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $2,400
Better Days Ahead CNA Training
Better Days Ahead LLC, Milwaukee
Education and courses
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,000More details about Better Days Ahead CNA Training at Better Days Ahead LLC
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $300
- Students counted
- 97
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $3,000
Nursing Assistant
Northwood Technical College, Rice Lake
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$341Program website, Nursing Assistant at Northwood Technical CollegeMore details about Nursing Assistant at Northwood Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 3 weeks, 30 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 14
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $341
Nurse Aide Training Program
Bryant & Stratton College, Wauwatosa
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,500Program website, Nurse Aide Training Program at Bryant & Stratton CollegeMore details about Nurse Aide Training Program at Bryant & Stratton College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 7 weeks, 11 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- 10
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,500
Career Pathways Bridge Nursing Assistant Technical Diploma
Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green Bay
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$840School website, Career Pathways Bridge Nursing Assistant Technical Diploma at Northeast Wisconsin Technical CollegeMore details about Career Pathways Bridge Nursing Assistant Technical Diploma at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 10 weeks, 8 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $840
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training
Higher Learning CNA Training, Waukesha
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,600Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training at Higher Learning CNA TrainingMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training at Higher Learning CNA Training
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- None listed
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,600
Certified Nursing Assistant
New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc., Milwaukee
No diploma needed
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$1,980More details about Certified Nursing Assistant at New Beginnings Adult Learning Center Inc.
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- 2 weeks, 40 hours a week
- Cost of supplies
- $185
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $1,980
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Course
Rose Education Center, Milwaukee
High school diploma or equivalent
Earned a year, estimatedNot reportedPrice if you pay yourself$3,000Program website, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Course at Rose Education CenterMore details about Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Course at Rose Education Center
- Finished
- Not reported
- Working at 6 months
- Not reported
- Earned in a quarter
- Not reported
- Length
- Not reported
- Cost of supplies
- $50
- Students counted
- Not reported
- a year, estimated
- Not reported
- price
- $3,000
No programs match these filters.
How to pay for CNA classes in Wisconsin
Workforce funding can pay for CNA classes in Wisconsin
Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3
Ask at an American Job Center
Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4
Financial aid and grants for CNA classes
Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56
GI Bill for CNA classes
Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7
The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.
Where the Wisconsin nursing assistant program numbers come from
Which Wisconsin nursing assistant programs are on this list?
These are the nursing assistant programs Wisconsin approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what Wisconsin offers.
How Wisconsin nursing assistant program prices are reported
The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.
What the graduate results of these programs measure
The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.
Why do some nursing assistant programs say "Not reported"?
Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.
Why the kind of school is left off each program
The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.
Sources for the facts about CNA classes in Wisconsin
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- US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Nursing Assistants and Orderlies
- US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
- US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
- US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
- US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
- US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs