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Human resources training in Minnesota

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

13 schools offer these human resources programs, and Minnesota 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 Minnesota, 1 of the 16 programs takes students without a high school diploma and 15 ask for a diploma or equivalent.

By kind, the 16 programs here are HR certificate or course (13 programs) and human resources (associate degree, 3 programs).

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How much does human resources training cost in Minnesota?

$2,937 to $6,034 is what most human resources programs in Minnesota cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 16 programs with a price. All of them: $2,129 to $9,992

In the typical program

Finished the program
59%
Working 6 months later
81%
Earned a year, estimated
about $39,300
Length
30 to 45 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 Minnesota may also offer human resources training. How these figures are made

Is there free human resources training in Minnesota?

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

All 16 human resources programs in Minnesota approved for WIOA funding

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16 programs

  • HR certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Human Resource Development Certificate

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities

    Minneapolis

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    University of Minnesota Twin Cities, MinneapolisHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$41,100
    Price if you pay yourself$6,010
    Program website, Human Resource Development Certificate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    More details about Human Resource Development Certificate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities
    Finished
    99%
    Working at 6 months
    61%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,276
    Length
    Left out
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    399
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,010
    Program website, Human Resource Development Certificate at University of Minnesota Twin Cities

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

    Human Resources

    Saint Paul College

    St. Paul

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Saint Paul College, St. PaulHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$34,400
    Price if you pay yourself$9,992
    Program website, Human Resources at Saint Paul College
    More details about Human Resources at Saint Paul College
    Finished
    37%
    Working at 6 months
    74%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,598
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    323

    Listed 2 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $34,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,992
    Program website, Human Resources at Saint Paul College

  • Human resources (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College

    Based in Detroit Lakes, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College, based in Detroit Lakes, MNHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$32,100
    Price if you pay yourself$9,930
    Program website, Human Resources at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    Finished
    56%
    Working at 6 months
    41%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,035
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    283

    Listed 8 times in the state's file with differing results. Shown: the listing with the most students.

    Earned a year, estimated
    $32,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,930
    Program website, Human Resources at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

  • Human resources (associate degree)OnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College

    Based in Coon Rapids, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka-Ramsey Community College, based in Coon Rapids, MNHuman resources (associate degree) · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$31,200
    Price if you pay yourself$8,957
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    More details about Human Resource Management at Anoka-Ramsey Community College
    Finished
    18%
    Working at 6 months
    82%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,808
    Length
    120 weeks, 50 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    279
    Earned a year, estimated
    $31,200
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,957
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Anoka-Ramsey Community College

  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management

    Normandale Community College

    Based in Bloomington, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Normandale Community College, based in Bloomington, MNHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$37,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,994
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Normandale Community College
    More details about Human Resource Management at Normandale Community College
    Finished
    57%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $9,355
    Length
    30 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    235
    Earned a year, estimated
    $37,400
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,994
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Normandale Community College

  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management

    Dakota County Technical College

    Based in Rosemount, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dakota County Technical College, based in Rosemount, MNHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,500
    Price if you pay yourself$2,958
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Dakota County Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Management at Dakota County Technical College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,615
    Length
    30 weeks, 17 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    103
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,958
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Dakota County Technical College

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Multi-Cultural Human Resource Management

    Dakota County Technical College

    Rosemount

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Dakota County Technical College, RosemountHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$46,500
    Price if you pay yourself$5,742
    Program website, Multi-Cultural Human Resource Management at Dakota County Technical College
    More details about Multi-Cultural Human Resource Management at Dakota County Technical College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    88%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,615
    Length
    60 weeks, 33 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    103
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,500
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,742
    Program website, Multi-Cultural Human Resource Management at Dakota County Technical College

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Development

    Anoka Technical College

    Anoka

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Anoka Technical College, AnokaHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,000
    Price if you pay yourself$2,580
    Program website, Human Resource Development at Anoka Technical College
    More details about Human Resource Development at Anoka Technical College
    Finished
    76%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,988
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    51
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,580
    Program website, Human Resource Development at Anoka Technical College

  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Development

    Riverland Community College

    Based in Albert Lea, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Riverland Community College, based in Albert Lea, MNHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$48,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,543
    Program website, Human Resource Development at Riverland Community College
    More details about Human Resource Development at Riverland Community College
    Finished
    62%
    Working at 6 months
    85%
    Earned in a quarter
    $12,179
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    49
    Earned a year, estimated
    $48,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,543
    Program website, Human Resource Development at Riverland Community College

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Administrative Office Assistant - Human Resources

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College

    Moorhead

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State Community and Technical College, MoorheadHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$29,700
    Price if you pay yourself$2,979
    Program website, Administrative Office Assistant - Human Resources at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    More details about Administrative Office Assistant - Human Resources at Minnesota State Community and Technical College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    42%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,416
    Length
    30 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    36
    Earned a year, estimated
    $29,700
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,979
    Program website, Administrative Office Assistant - Human Resources at Minnesota State Community and Technical College

  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management

    Inver Hills Community College

    Based in Inver Grove Heights, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Inver Hills Community College, based in Inver Grove Heights, MNHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$41,900
    Price if you pay yourself$2,129
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Inver Hills Community College
    More details about Human Resource Management at Inver Hills Community College
    Finished
    47%
    Working at 6 months
    79%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,479
    Length
    30 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    35
    Earned a year, estimated
    $41,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,129
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Inver Hills Community College

  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources

    Northwest Technical College

    Based in Bemidji, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Northwest Technical College, based in Bemidji, MNHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$35,000
    Price if you pay yourself$3,207
    Program website, Human Resources at Northwest Technical College
    More details about Human Resources at Northwest Technical College
    Finished
    77%
    Working at 6 months
    73%
    Earned in a quarter
    $8,751
    Length
    30 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $35,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,207
    Program website, Human Resources at Northwest Technical College

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Employee Development

    Rochester Community and Technical College

    Rochester

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Rochester Community and Technical College, RochesterHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,873
    Program website, Employee Development at Rochester Community and Technical College
    More details about Employee Development at Rochester Community and Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 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
    $2,873
    Program website, Employee Development at Rochester Community and Technical College

  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management

    Southwest Minnesota State University

    Based in Marshall, MN

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Southwest Minnesota State University, based in Marshall, MNHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,861
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Southwest Minnesota State University
    More details about Human Resource Management at Southwest Minnesota State University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 15 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,861
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Southwest Minnesota State University

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Generalist

    Minnesota State University Moorhead

    Moorhead

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State University Moorhead, MoorheadHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,342
    Program website, Human Resources Generalist at Minnesota State University Moorhead
    More details about Human Resources Generalist at Minnesota State University Moorhead
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 21 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,342
    Program website, Human Resources Generalist at Minnesota State University Moorhead

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Strategic Business Partner

    Minnesota State University Moorhead

    Moorhead

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Minnesota State University Moorhead, MoorheadHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,105
    Program website, Human Resources Strategic Business Partner at Minnesota State University Moorhead
    More details about Human Resources Strategic Business Partner at Minnesota State University Moorhead
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,105
    Program website, Human Resources Strategic Business Partner at Minnesota State University Moorhead

How to pay for human resources training in Minnesota

WIOA funding can pay for human resources training in Minnesota

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 Minnesota

programs with a price cost under $3,000
7 of 16
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
14th of 20
human resources programs here, against the typical state's 4
16 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 Minneapolis, Fargo, Rochester and other Minnesota cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 8 programs are online.

Other training in Minnesota

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

Where the Minnesota human resources program numbers come from

Which Minnesota human resources programs are on this list?

These are the human resources programs Minnesota 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 Minnesota offers.

How the prices and results of Minnesota 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 Minnesota

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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