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Human resources training in Seattle, Washington

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

10 schools offer these human resources programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area, and every one is approved 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 Seattle, 2 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, 1 asks for a diploma or equivalent, 9 ask for earlier courses first and 5 ask for an associate degree.

All 17 are the same kind of program: HR certificate or course.

See the 17 programs

All 27 human resources programs in Washington, including online programs

How much does human resources training cost in Seattle?

$3,297 to $7,200 is what most human resources programs in Seattle cost if you pay yourself

That is the middle half of the 15 programs with a price. All of them: $1,945 to $41,760

In the typical program

Finished the program
65%
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
32 to 55 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 Seattle may also offer human resources training. How these figures are made

Is there free human resources training in Seattle?

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

All 17 human resources programs in Seattle approved for WIOA funding

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17 programs

  • HR certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Human Resource Strategic Management

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$54,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,948

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resource Strategic Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Human Resource Strategic Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,706
    Length
    33 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,948
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Human Resource Strategic Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  • HR certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Human Resource Talent Management

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$54,800
    Price if you pay yourself$3,948

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resource Talent Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Human Resource Talent Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,706
    Length
    33 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,948
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Human Resource Talent Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  • HR certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Business Technology: Human Resource

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimated$54,800
    Price if you pay yourself$7,801

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Business Technology: Human Resource at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Business Technology: Human Resource at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,706
    Length
    60 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $7,801
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Business Technology: Human Resource at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  • HR certificate or courseIn personAssociate's degree

    Human Resource Management

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimated$54,800
    Price if you pay yourself$8,647

    7 students trained with WIOA funding

    Program website, Human Resource Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Human Resource Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    65%
    Working at 6 months
    58%
    Earned in a quarter
    $13,706
    Length
    40 weeks, 18 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    28
    Earned a year, estimated
    $54,800
    Price if you pay yourself
    $8,647
    students trained with WIOA funding
    7
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  • HR certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Human Resources Management

    Everett Community College

    Everett

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Everett Community College, EverettHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,695
    Program website, Human Resources Management at Everett Community College
    More details about Human Resources Management at Everett Community College
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 3 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $200
    Students counted
    22
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $2,695
    Program website, Human Resources Management at Everett Community College

  • HR certificate or courseHybridAssociate's degree

    Human Resource

    Highline College

    Des Moines

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Highline College, Des MoinesHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,600
    Program website, Human Resource at Highline College
    More details about Human Resource at Highline College
    Finished
    50%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 weeks, 11 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $1,125
    Students counted
    17
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $6,600
    Program website, Human Resource at Highline College

  • HR certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Human Resources Professional

    Edmonds College

    Lynnwood

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Edmonds College, LynnwoodHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,945
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at Edmonds College
    More details about Human Resources Professional at Edmonds College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 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 Edmonds College

  • HR certificate or courseHybridEducation and courses

    Human Resource Specialist

    Tacoma Community College

    Tacoma

    Accredited school

    Education and courses

    Tacoma Community College, TacomaHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Education and courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$1,969
    Program website, Human Resource Specialist at Tacoma Community College
    More details about Human Resource Specialist at Tacoma Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    22 weeks, 9 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $220
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $1,969
    Program website, Human Resource Specialist at Tacoma Community College

  • HR certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management GES2056

    Clover Park Technical College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Clover Park Technical College, LakewoodHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,995
    Program website, Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management GES2056 at Clover Park Technical College
    More details about Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management GES2056 at Clover Park Technical College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    50 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
    $2,995
    Program website, Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management GES2056 at Clover Park Technical College

  • HR certificate or courseHybridAssociate's degree

    Human Resources Management

    Bellevue College

    Bellevue

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Bellevue College, BellevueHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,599
    Program website, Human Resources Management at Bellevue College
    More details about Human Resources Management at Bellevue College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 2 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $3,599
    Program website, Human Resources Management at Bellevue College

  • HR certificate or courseHybridAssociate's degree

    Human Resource Management

    Pierce College

    Lakewood

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Pierce College, LakewoodHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,128
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Pierce College
    More details about Human Resource Management at Pierce College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    40 weeks, 14 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,128
    Program website, Human Resource Management at Pierce College

  • HR certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Human Resources Assistant

    Bellevue College

    Bellevue

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Bellevue College, BellevueHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,426
    Program website, Human Resources Assistant at Bellevue College
    More details about Human Resources Assistant at Bellevue College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    30 weeks, 16 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $5,426
    Program website, Human Resources Assistant at Bellevue College

  • HR certificate or courseIn personHigh school diploma or equivalent

    Human Resources Analytics

    Columbia College

    Marysville

    Accredited school

    High school diploma or equivalent

    Columbia College, MarysvilleHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · High school diploma or equivalent

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$6,000
    Program website, Human Resources Analytics at Columbia College
    More details about Human Resources Analytics at Columbia College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    33 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
    $6,000
    Program website, Human Resources Analytics at Columbia College

  • HR certificate or courseHybridPrerequisite courses

    Human Resource

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Accredited school

    Prerequisite courses

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Prerequisite courses

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$9,282
    Program website, Human Resource at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Human Resource at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 weeks, 13 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    $9,282
    Program website, Human Resource at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  • HR certificate or courseHybridAssociate's degree

    Applied Management - Human Resource Management

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology

    Kirkland

    Accredited school

    Associate's degree

    Lake Washington Institute of Technology, KirklandHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolHybrid · Associate's degree

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$41,760
    Program website, Applied Management - Human Resource Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    More details about Applied Management - Human Resource Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    60 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
    $41,760
    Program website, Applied Management - Human Resource Management at Lake Washington Institute of Technology

  • HR certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Human Resources Professional

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Shoreline Community College, ShorelineHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Human Resources Professional at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Human Resources Professional at Shoreline Community College

  • HR certificate or courseIn personNo diploma needed

    Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management

    Shoreline Community College

    Shoreline

    Accredited school

    No diploma needed

    Shoreline Community College, ShorelineHR certificate or course · Accredited schoolIn person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourselfNot reported
    Program website, Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at Shoreline Community College
    More details about Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at Shoreline Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    Not reported
    Cost of supplies
    Not reported
    Students counted
    Not reported
    Earned a year, estimated
    Not reported
    Price if you pay yourself
    Not reported
    Program website, Human Resources Professional with Payroll Practice and Management at Shoreline Community College

How to pay for human resources training in Seattle

WIOA funding can pay for human resources training in Seattle

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.

Other training in Seattle

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

Where the Seattle human resources program numbers come from

Which Seattle human resources programs are on this list?

These are the human resources programs with classes in the Seattle-Tacoma-Bellevue area that are 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. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Washington page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How the prices and results of Seattle 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 Seattle

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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