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Human resources training in Georgia

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

10 schools offer these human resources programs, and Georgia 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 Georgia, 9 of the 10 programs ask for a high school diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 10 programs here are HR certificate or course (6 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 Georgia?

$1,724 to $3,174 is what most human resources programs in Georgia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 10 programs with a price. All of them: $1,602 to $5,781

In the typical program

Finished the program
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Working 6 months later
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Earned a year, estimated
Not enough data
4 programs report it; a typical figure needs 5
Length
12 to 29 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 Georgia may also offer human resources training. How these figures are made

Is there free human resources training in Georgia?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 10 human resources programs in Georgia approved for WIOA funding

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10 programs

  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Management Shrm-Cp/Shrm-Scp Continuing Education

    Kennesaw State University

    Kennesaw

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Kennesaw State University, KennesawPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$53,500
    Price if you pay yourself$1,799

    29 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Human Resources Management Shrm-Cp/Shrm-Scp Continuing Education at Kennesaw State University
    Finished
    98%
    Working at 6 months
    9%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,381
    Length
    13 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    497
    Earned a year, estimated
    $53,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,799
    students trained with WIOA funding
    29

  • HR certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management Specialist --Hrm1--

    Atlanta Technical College

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Atlanta Technical College, AtlantaHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$33,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,543
    School website, Human Resource Management Specialist --Hrm1-- at Atlanta Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Management Specialist --Hrm1-- at Atlanta Technical College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,387
    Length
    6 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $710
    Students counted
    47
    Earned a year, estimated
    $33,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,543
    School website, Human Resource Management Specialist --Hrm1-- at Atlanta Technical College

  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Shrm Learning System:Phr & Sphr Cert. Exam Prep - Continuing Education

    Clayton State University

    Morrow

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Clayton State University, MorrowPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$82,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,699

    6 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Shrm Learning System:Phr & Sphr Cert. Exam Prep - Continuing Education at Clayton State University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $20,716
    Length
    13 weeks, 39 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    $82,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,699
    students trained with WIOA funding
    6

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate

    Emory - Continuing Education

    Atlanta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Emory - Continuing Education, AtlantaHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,290

    4 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate at Emory - Continuing Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    26 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    25
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,290
    students trained with WIOA funding
    4

  • Human resources program (level not stated)In personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management --Hr12--

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College

    Clarkston

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Georgia Piedmont Technical College, ClarkstonHuman resources program (level not stated) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$30,800
    Price if you pay yourself$5,781

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Human Resource Management --Hr12-- at Georgia Piedmont Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,695
    Length
    60 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $6,201
    Students counted
    21
    Earned a year, estimated
    $30,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,781
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management Specialist--Hrm1

    Savannah Technical College

    Savannah

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Savannah Technical College, SavannahHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,602
    School website, Human Resource Management Specialist--Hrm1 at Savannah Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Management Specialist--Hrm1 at Savannah Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    16 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $925
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,602
    School website, Human Resource Management Specialist--Hrm1 at Savannah Technical College

  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepOnlineEducation and courses

    Shrm-Cp/Shrm-Scp Human Resources Management - Continuing Education

    Georgia Southern University

    Based in Statesboro, GA

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Georgia Southern University, based in Statesboro, GAPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,649
    Program website, Shrm-Cp/Shrm-Scp Human Resources Management - Continuing Education at Georgia Southern University
    More details about Shrm-Cp/Shrm-Scp Human Resources Management - Continuing Education at Georgia Southern University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    8 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,649
    Program website, Shrm-Cp/Shrm-Scp Human Resources Management - Continuing Education at Georgia Southern University

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Specialist--Hrm1

    Ogeechee Technical College

    Statesboro

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Ogeechee Technical College, StatesboroHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,170
    More details about Human Resources Specialist--Hrm1 at Ogeechee Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,170

  • HR certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management Specialist --Hrm1--

    Southeastern Technical College

    Vidalia

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southeastern Technical College, VidaliaHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,826
    More details about Human Resource Management Specialist --Hrm1-- at Southeastern Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $910
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,826

  • HR certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Administrative Assistant - Technical Certificate of Credit --HR11--

    Augusta Technical College

    Augusta

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Augusta Technical College, AugustaHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,641
    More details about Human Resources Administrative Assistant - Technical Certificate of Credit --HR11-- at Augusta Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    45 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,400
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,641

How to pay for human resources training in Georgia

WIOA funding can pay for human resources training in Georgia

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 Georgia

programs with a price cost under $2,000
4 of 10
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
9th of 20
human resources programs here, against the typical state's 4
10 vs 4

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 Atlanta, Savannah, Statesboro and other Georgia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 program is online.

Other training in Georgia

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

Where the Georgia human resources program numbers come from

Which Georgia human resources programs are on this list?

These are the human resources programs Georgia 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 Georgia offers.

How the prices and results of Georgia 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 Georgia

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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