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Human resources training in Virginia

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

12 schools offer these human resources programs, and Virginia 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 Virginia, 5 of the 15 programs take students without a high school diploma, 9 ask for a diploma or equivalent and 1 asks for earlier courses first.

By kind, the 15 programs here are PHR and SHRM-CP exam prep (8 programs) and HR certificate or course (7 programs).

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How much does human resources training cost in Virginia?

$1,097 to $1,725 is what most human resources programs in Virginia cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $599 to $2,625

In the typical program

Finished the program
100%
Working 6 months later
81%
Earned a year, estimated
about $56,600
Length
6 to 12 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 Virginia may also offer human resources training. How these figures are made

Is there free human resources training in Virginia?

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

All 15 human resources programs in Virginia approved for WIOA funding

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15 programs

  • HR certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Human Resource Management Certificate

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

    Fairfax

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu, FairfaxHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$54,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,245

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Human Resource Management Certificate at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    More details about Human Resource Management Certificate at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    Finished
    73%
    Working at 6 months
    16%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,715
    Length
    1 week, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    196
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,245
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11
    School website, Human Resource Management Certificate at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Learning System Certification

    Old Dominion University

    Based in Norfolk, VA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Old Dominion University, based in Norfolk, VAPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$56,600
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800

    11 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Learning System Certification at Old Dominion University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    86%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,145
    Length
    7 weeks, 4 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    62
    Earned a year, estimated
    $56,600
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,800
    students trained with WIOA funding
    11

  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepHybridNo diploma needed

    Human Resources Management (SHRM LS)

    The Catholic University of America

    Alexandria

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    The Catholic University of America, AlexandriaPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,195
    More details about Human Resources Management (SHRM LS) at The Catholic University of America
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    78%
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    13 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    40
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,195

  • HR certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate.

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

    Fairfax

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu, FairfaxHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$695

    5 students trained with WIOA funding

    School website, Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate. at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    More details about Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate. at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu
    Finished
    87%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    38
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $695
    students trained with WIOA funding
    5
    School website, Essentials of Human Resource Management Certificate. at George Mason University Continuing and Professional Edu

  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    SHRM Certification Prep Course

    Virginia Western Community College

    Roanoke

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Virginia Western Community College, RoanokePHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$76,000
    Price if you pay yourself$999
    More details about SHRM Certification Prep Course at Virginia Western Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    94%
    Earned in a quarter
    $19,011
    Length
    10 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    32
    Earned a year, estimated
    $76,000
    Price if you pay yourself
    $999

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

    SHRM Learning System

    James Madison University

    Harrisonburg

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    James Madison University, HarrisonburgPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,250
    More details about SHRM Learning System at James Madison University
    Finished
    88%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    30
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,250

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

    SHRM Learning System for SHRM CP and SHRM SCP

    Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus

    Middletown

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus, MiddletownPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimated$57,100
    Price if you pay yourself$2,625
    More details about SHRM Learning System for SHRM CP and SHRM SCP at Laurel Ridge Community College - Main Campus
    Finished
    92%
    Working at 6 months
    83%
    Earned in a quarter
    $14,273
    Length
    13 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    20
    Earned a year, estimated
    $57,100
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,625

  • HR certificate or courseOnlineHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials of HR Management

    Old Dominion University

    Based in Norfolk, VA

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Old Dominion University, based in Norfolk, VAHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolOnline · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$599
    More details about Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Essentials of HR Management at Old Dominion University
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    19
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $599

  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepIn personNo diploma needed

    SHRM Learning System

    VCU Center for Corporate Education

    Richmond

    No diploma needed

    VCU Center for Corporate Education, RichmondPHR and SHRM-CP exam prepIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$46,900
    Price if you pay yourself$1,600

    16 students trained with WIOA funding

    More details about SHRM Learning System at VCU Center for Corporate Education
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    75%
    Earned in a quarter
    $11,722
    Length
    12 weeks, 36 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    16
    Earned a year, estimated
    $46,900
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,600
    students trained with WIOA funding
    16

  • HR certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    SHRM Essentials of HR Managment Certificate Program

    James Madison University

    Harrisonburg

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    James Madison University, HarrisonburgHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$599
    More details about SHRM Essentials of HR Managment Certificate Program at James Madison University
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    6 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $599

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Management Certificate Program

    George Mason Univ., Office of Continuing Prof. Edu.

    Fairfax

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    George Mason Univ., Office of Continuing Prof. Edu., FairfaxHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,295
    More details about Human Resource Management Certificate Program at George Mason Univ., Office of Continuing Prof. Edu.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 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
    $1,295

  • HR certificate or courseIn personEducation and courses

    Human Resources Management

    Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education

    Springfield

    Education and courses

    Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education, SpringfieldHR certificate or courseIn person · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,374
    More details about Human Resources Management at Fairfax Public Schools Adult and Community Education
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    9 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $135
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,374

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

    SHRM Human Resources Leadership and Certification

    University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies

    Richmond

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies, RichmondPHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,650
    Program website, SHRM Human Resources Leadership and Certification at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies
    More details about SHRM Human Resources Leadership and Certification at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 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
    $1,650
    Program website, SHRM Human Resources Leadership and Certification at University of Richmond-School of Prof and Continuing Studies

  • HR certificate or courseHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resource Practice

    New River Community College

    Dublin

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    New River Community College, DublinHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,879
    More details about Human Resource Practice at New River Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    15 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,000
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,879

  • PHR and SHRM-CP exam prepHybridHigh school diploma or equivalent

    SPH / SPHR Preparation

    Danville Community College

    Danville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Danville Community College, DanvillePHR and SHRM-CP exam prep · Accredited schoolHybrid · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,500
    More details about SPH / SPHR Preparation at Danville Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $500
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,500

How to pay for human resources training in Virginia

WIOA funding can pay for human resources training in Virginia

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 Virginia

programs with a price cost under $1,000
4 of 15
lowest typical price among the states with enough programs to compare
1st of 20
human resources programs here, against the typical state's 4
15 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 Washington, Harrisonburg, Richmond and other Virginia cities

Choosing an area filters the program list above. 1 more program is in 1 other area and 2 online.

Other training in Virginia

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

Where the Virginia human resources program numbers come from

Which Virginia human resources programs are on this list?

These are the human resources programs Virginia 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 Virginia offers.

How the prices and results of Virginia 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 Virginia

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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