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Human resources training in Wisconsin

36 human resources programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

24 schools offer these human resources programs, and Wisconsin has approved every one for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Human resources specialists recruit, screen and interview job applicants and place new hires in jobs. Most have a bachelor's degree in human resources, business or a related field; certification is usually voluntary, though some employers prefer or require it.1

In Wisconsin, 14 of the 36 programs take students without a high school diploma, 18 ask for a diploma or equivalent, 3 ask for earlier courses first and 1 asks for an associate degree.

By kind, the 36 programs here are HR certificate or course (19 programs), human resources (associate degree, 13 programs), PHR and SHRM-CP exam prep (3 programs) and human resources program (level not stated, 1 program).

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How much does human resources training cost in Wisconsin?

Certificates and short courses (22 programs)
$1,701 to $3,186most of them, usually 14 to 52 weeks long
Two-year degrees (13 programs)
$9,449 to $9,944most of them, usually 64 weeks long

What you pay yourself for the whole program, as the schools report it. "Most" is the middle half of the programs with a price.

In the typical program

Finished the program
55%
Working 6 months later
83%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,000
Length
26 to 64 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Only programs approved for workforce funding are listed; other schools in Wisconsin may also offer human resources training. How these figures are made

Is there free human resources training in Wisconsin?

All 36 human resources programs in Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding

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36 programs

  • Human resources (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources

    Milwaukee Area Technical College

    Milwaukee

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Milwaukee Area Technical College, MilwaukeeHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,152
    Program website, Human Resources at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Milwaukee Area Technical College
    Finished
    20%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,738
    Length
    64 weeks, 19 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $5,010
    Students counted
    590
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,152
    Program website, Human Resources at Milwaukee Area Technical College
  • HR certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Assistant Technical Diploma

    Mid-State Technical College

    Wisconsin Rapids

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Mid-State Technical College, Wisconsin RapidsHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,700
    Price if you pay yourself$5,179
    Program website, Human Resources Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
    More details about Human Resources Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
    Finished
    53%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,668
    Length
    32 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $562
    Students counted
    452
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,179
    Program website, Human Resources Assistant Technical Diploma at Mid-State Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Associate Degree

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College

    Green Bay

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northeast Wisconsin Technical College, Green BayHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$9,944

    3 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resources Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    More details about Human Resources Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
    Finished
    54%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,410
    Length
    104 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $2,425
    Students counted
    420
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,944
    students trained with WIOA funding
    3
    Program website, Human Resources Associate Degree at Northeast Wisconsin Technical College
  • Human resources program (level not stated)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management

    Madison Area Technical College

    Madison

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Madison Area Technical College, MadisonHuman resources program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$42,800
    Price if you pay yourself$9,674

    9 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resource Management at Madison Area Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Management at Madison Area Technical College
    Finished
    44%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,701
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    395
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,674
    students trained with WIOA funding
    9
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Madison Area Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Human Resources

    Fox Valley Technical College

    Appleton

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Fox Valley Technical College, AppletonHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$39,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,729

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resources at Fox Valley Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Fox Valley Technical College
    Finished
    55%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,847
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $1,213
    Students counted
    365
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,729
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6
    Program website, Human Resources at Fox Valley Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources

    Chippewa Valley Technical College

    Eau Claire

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Chippewa Valley Technical College, Eau ClaireHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$36,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,883

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resources at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Chippewa Valley Technical College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    81%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,023
    Length
    64 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $733
    Students counted
    277
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,883
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    Program website, Human Resources at Chippewa Valley Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Human Resources

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, PewaukeeHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,600
    Price if you pay yourself$8,810
    Program website, Human Resources at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,399
    Length
    64 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    270
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,810
    Program website, Human Resources at Waukesha County Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)HybridNo diploma needed

    Human Resource Administration

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lakeshore Technical College, ClevelandHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$38,500
    Price if you pay yourself$9,628
    Program website, Human Resource Administration at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Administration at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    87%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,629
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $519
    Students counted
    233
    Earned a year, estimated
    $38,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,628
    Program website, Human Resource Administration at Lakeshore Technical College
  • HR certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Human Resource Professional

    Waukesha County Technical College

    Pewaukee

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Waukesha County Technical College, PewaukeeHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$42,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,202
    Program website, Human Resource Professional at Waukesha County Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Professional at Waukesha County Technical College
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,713
    Length
    32 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    229
    Earned a year, estimated
    $42,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,202
    Program website, Human Resource Professional at Waukesha County Technical College
  • HR certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Human Resources Assistant

    Lakeshore Technical College

    Cleveland

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Lakeshore Technical College, ClevelandHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$36,700
    Price if you pay yourself$4,978

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resources Assistant at Lakeshore Technical College
    More details about Human Resources Assistant at Lakeshore Technical College
    Finished
    70%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,167
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    $237
    Students counted
    212
    Earned a year, estimated
    $36,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,978
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, Human Resources Assistant at Lakeshore Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)HybridEducation and courses

    Human Resources

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du LacHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$34,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,210

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resources at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    89%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,517
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    171
    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,210
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Human Resources at Moraine Park Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)HybridAssociate's degree

    Human Resources

    Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Blackhawk Technical College, JanesvilleHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$39,000
    Price if you pay yourself$9,449
    Program website, Human Resources at Blackhawk Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Blackhawk Technical College
    Finished
    25%
    Working at 6 months
    62%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,742
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    170
    Earned a year, estimated
    $39,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,449
    Program website, Human Resources at Blackhawk Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)OnlineNo diploma needed

    Human Resources

    Northcentral Technical College

    Based in Wausau, WI

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, based in Wausau, WIHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,900
    Price if you pay yourself$10,394
    More details about Human Resources at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    31%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,232
    Length
    64 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    160
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,394
  • Human resources (associate degree)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management

    Western Technical College

    La Crosse

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Western Technical College, La CrosseHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$40,300
    Price if you pay yourself$9,849
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Western Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Management at Western Technical College
    Finished
    42%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,064
    Length
    75 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    145
    Earned a year, estimated
    $40,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,849
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Western Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources

    Gateway Technical College

    Based in Kenosha, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Gateway Technical College, based in Kenosha, WIHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$24,600
    Price if you pay yourself$10,510
    Program website, Human Resources at Gateway Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Gateway Technical College
    Finished
    19%
    Working at 6 months
    76%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,140
    Length
    45 weeks, 30 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    127
    Earned a year, estimated
    $24,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $10,510
    Program website, Human Resources at Gateway Technical College
  • HR certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Human Resources Certificate

    Madison Area Technical College - Local Programs

    Madison

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Madison Area Technical College - Local Programs, MadisonHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,864
    Program website, Human Resources Certificate at Madison Area Technical College - Local Programs
    More details about Human Resources Certificate at Madison Area Technical College - Local Programs
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    90
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,864
    Program website, Human Resources Certificate at Madison Area Technical College - Local Programs
  • HR certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Accelerated - Human Resource Management

    Northcentral Technical College

    Wausau

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northcentral Technical College, WausauHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$49,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,677
    More details about Accelerated - Human Resource Management at Northcentral Technical College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,282
    Length
    16 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    73
    Earned a year, estimated
    $49,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,677
  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education

    Based in Milwaukee, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education, based in Milwaukee, WIPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,450

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
    More details about SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    84%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,820
    Length
    13 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    62
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,450
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4
    Program website, SHRM Learning System for SHRM-CP/SHRM-SCP at University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee - School of Continuing Education
  • HR certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Human Resources Assistant Certificate

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du LacHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$47,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,193
    Program website, Human Resources Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Human Resources Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    93%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,934
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    48
    Earned a year, estimated
    $47,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,193
    Program website, Human Resources Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    SHRM Certification Exam Prep Course

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education

    Kenosha

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, KenoshaPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$13,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,495
    Program website, SHRM Certification Exam Prep Course at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    More details about SHRM Certification Exam Prep Course at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    Finished
    86%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $3,332
    Length
    12 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    37
    Earned a year, estimated
    $13,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,495
    Program website, SHRM Certification Exam Prep Course at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
  • HR certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Human Resource Management Certificate

    University of Wisconsin

    Superior

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Wisconsin, SuperiorHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$5,100
    Price if you pay yourself$1,057
    Program website, Human Resource Management Certificate at University of Wisconsin
    More details about Human Resource Management Certificate at University of Wisconsin
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $1,282
    Length
    8 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $5,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,057
    Program website, Human Resource Management Certificate at University of Wisconsin
  • HR certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Training and Development Assistant Certificate

    Moraine Park Technical College

    Fond du Lac

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du LacHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimated$77,300
    Price if you pay yourself$2,193
    Program website, Training and Development Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
    More details about Training and Development Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    100%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,331
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $77,300
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,193
    Program website, Training and Development Assistant Certificate at Moraine Park Technical College
  • HR certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    SHRM Essentials of Human Resources

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education

    Kenosha

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, KenoshaHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$749
    Program website, SHRM Essentials of Human Resources at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    More details about SHRM Essentials of Human Resources at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    1 week, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $749
    Program website, SHRM Essentials of Human Resources at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
  • HR certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Human Resources Management Certificate

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com

    Based in Green Bay, WI

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com, based in Green Bay, WIHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$799
    Program website, Human Resources Management Certificate at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com
    More details about Human Resources Management Certificate at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $799
    Program website, Human Resources Management Certificate at University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, Division of Continuing Education and Com
  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Senior Professional in Human Resources

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education

    Based in Kenosha, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, based in Kenosha, WIPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,776
    Program website, Senior Professional in Human Resources at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    More details about Senior Professional in Human Resources at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $269
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,776
    Program website, Senior Professional in Human Resources at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Professional

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division

    Based in Menasha, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division, based in Menasha, WIHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,945
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    More details about Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    36 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,945
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Online and Continuing Education Division
  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Professional

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    Based in La Crosse, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, based in La Crosse, WIHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,945
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    More details about Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,945
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Professional

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education

    Based in River Falls, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education, based in River Falls, WIHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,095
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    More details about Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,095
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at University of Wisconsin-River Falls, Continuing Education
  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management

    University of Wisconsin

    Based in Whitewater, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin, based in Whitewater, WIHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,145
    Program website, Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at University of Wisconsin
    More details about Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at University of Wisconsin
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 5 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,145
    Program website, Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at University of Wisconsin
  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse

    Based in La Crosse, WI

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, based in La Crosse, WIHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,145
    Program website, Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    More details about Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,145
    Program website, Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at University of Wisconsin-La Crosse
  • HR certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Generalist

    Blackhawk Technical College

    Janesville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Blackhawk Technical College, JanesvilleHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,200
    Program website, Human Resource Generalist at Blackhawk Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Generalist at Blackhawk Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    32 weeks, 20 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,200
    Program website, Human Resource Generalist at Blackhawk Technical College
  • HR certificate or courseOnlineNo diploma needed

    Human Resources Manager

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education

    Based in Kenosha, WI

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education, based in Kenosha, WIHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,635
    Program website, Human Resources Manager at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    More details about Human Resources Manager at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 10 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $160
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,635
    Program website, Human Resources Manager at University of Wisconsin - Parkside Continuing Education
  • HR certificate or courseHybridNo diploma needed

    Human Resources and Payroll Generalist

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakeHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,732
    Program website, Human Resources and Payroll Generalist at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Human Resources and Payroll Generalist at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $4,732
    Program website, Human Resources and Payroll Generalist at Northwood Technical College
  • HR certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management Certificate

    Concordia University Wisconsin

    Mequon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Concordia University Wisconsin, MequonHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$8,820
    Program website, Human Resource Management Certificate at Concordia University Wisconsin
    More details about Human Resource Management Certificate at Concordia University Wisconsin
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    52 weeks, 25 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,820
    Program website, Human Resource Management Certificate at Concordia University Wisconsin
  • Human resources (associate degree)In personNo diploma needed

    Human Resource Management

    Northwood Technical College

    Rice Lake

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Northwood Technical College, Rice LakeHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,941
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Northwood Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Management at Northwood Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    64 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,941
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Northwood Technical College
  • Human resources (associate degree)HybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management Associate of Arts

    Concordia University Wisconsin

    Mequon

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Concordia University Wisconsin, MequonHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$31,350
    Program website, Human Resource Management Associate of Arts at Concordia University Wisconsin
    More details about Human Resource Management Associate of Arts at Concordia University Wisconsin
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $31,350
    Program website, Human Resource Management Associate of Arts at Concordia University Wisconsin

How to pay for human resources training in Wisconsin

WIOA funding can pay for human resources training in Wisconsin

Every program on this page is approved for it. Whether you qualify, how much your local area pays and how to apply are on our page Does WIOA pay for job training?

Financial aid and grants for human resources training

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.67

GI Bill for human resources training

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.8

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Quick facts: Human resources training in Wisconsin

programs with a price cost under $2,000
10 of 36
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
17th of 20
most human resources programs of any state, after Ohio and California
3rd

State comparisons use the same figures as the human resources training by state table: the middle program of each state, and only states with three or more schools for prices. Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025).

Human resources training in Milwaukee, Fond du Lac, Madison and other Wisconsin cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 7 more programs are in 7 other areas, 2 in smaller cities and towns and 11 online.

Other training in Wisconsin

How human resources training compares with the rest of business and office work: Business and office training in Wisconsin

Where the Wisconsin human resources program numbers come from

Which Wisconsin human resources programs are on this list?

These are the human resources programs Wisconsin approved for WIOA funding (public workforce funding under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). Each state keeps its approved programs on an eligible training provider list (ETPL).9 The list here 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 the prices and results of Wisconsin human resources programs are measured

Prices are tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported them; check the current price with the school. Results describe students who left each program in recent years, so they are no guarantee, and the yearly earnings are the reported quarter times four, an estimate. A program without a "Trained with WIOA funding" line may still take WIOA students. Where a field was left empty or withheld, the page says "Not reported", and "Left out" where a figure was filed but failed one of our checks; nothing is estimated to fill a gap. Where the numbers come from explains each figure in full.

Sources for the facts about human resources training in Wisconsin

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Human Resources Specialists
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. Code of Federal Regulations, title 20, part 680, sections 680.220, 680.230 and 680.310: career services before training, other grants such as Pell Grants first, and limits on Individual Training Accounts (GovInfo, 2024 edition)
  5. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  7. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  8. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs
  9. US Department of Labor, Training and Employment Guidance Letter 8-19, Attachment I: Requirements for Training Providers, Program Eligibility, and the State Eligible Training Provider (ETP) List