CNA Classes in Wisconsin: 302 State-Approved Programs
Wisconsin's approved nurse aide training list names 302 CNA programs in 156 cities and mirrored here as of September 2026. Wisconsin requires 75 hours of training, 16 of them clinical. Typical CNA pay in Wisconsin is $45,130 a year, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
302
State-approved programs
156
Cities with a program
75 hrs
Required training, 16 clinical
$45,130
Typical CNA pay, 7% above the US
Cities with the most CNA programs
Milwaukee (31), Madison (14), Green Bay (8) have the most approved programs in Wisconsin. 27 cities have a page with each program, local CNA pay, and the nursing homes where aides work.
| City | Programs | Typical CNA pay | Nursing homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee | 31 | $45,690 | 17 |
| Madison | 14 | $45,260 | 7 |
| Green Bay | 8 | $43,450 | 6 |
| Wauwatosa | 8 | — | 2 |
| La Crosse | 6 | $43,510 | 4 |
| Kenosha | 5 | $46,220 | 6 |
| Portage | 5 | — | 0 |
| Chippewa Falls | 4 | — | 3 |
| Fond Du Lac | 4 | $44,490 | 6 |
| Manitowoc | 4 | — | 5 |
| Oshkosh | 4 | $44,590 | 5 |
| Rhinelander | 4 | — | 2 |
| Sheboygan | 4 | $47,050 | 6 |
| Tomah | 4 | — | 1 |
| Altoona | 3 | — | 2 |
Pay is the BLS OES May 2025 figure for the metro area named after the city; a dash means BLS publishes none. Nursing homes from CMS Care Compare.
All state-approved CNA programs in Wisconsin
Every program below appears on Wisconsin's official approved list. Programs open and close during the year, so confirm current approval and start dates with the program before enrolling.
302 of 302 programs shown
| Program | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Milwaukee · 31 programs | ||
| Advantage Home Health | 4011 W Capitol Dr #100, 53216 | (414) 299-0072 |
| Advocate Aurora Healthcare Milwaukee | 3307 W Forest Home Ave, 53215 | (414) 647-3134 |
| Alliance Specialty Healthcare Services LLC | 4911 W Good Hope Rd, Suite 102, 53223 | (800) 387-5520 |
| Better Days Ahead | 3489 N 76th St, Suite 106, 53222 | (414) 391-1842 |
| Boys and Girls Club of Greater Milwaukee - Ready Center (Herzing University) | 518 West Cherry St, 53212 | (414) 626-1891 |
| Brenbrook Healthcare Training | 1370 S 74th St, Suite 104, 53214 | (414) 399-0134 |
| Carmen High School of Science and Technology (MATC) | 2500 W Oklahoma Ave, 53215 | (414) 571-4558 |
| CBs NP Health Services | 8532 W Capitol Dr, 53222 | (414) 249-4566 |
| Especial Healthcare Training | 5032 W Forest Home Ave, 53219 | (414) 688-8788 |
| Five Star Education Training Center | 1138 W Garfield Ave, 53205 | (702) 846-7315 |
| Hamilton HS (MATC) | 6215 W Warnimont Ave, 53220 | (414) 297-6282 |
| James Madison Academic Campus High School | 8135 W Florist Ave, 53218 | (414) 393-6100 |
| James Madison HS (MATC) | 8135 West Florist Ave, 53218 | (414) 297-6282 |
| James O.Wright Goodwill Workforce Connection (Herzing) | 6055 N 91st St, 53225 | (414) 699-7410 |
| J Johnson Educator Center LTD | 7905 W Appleton Ave, Suite 202, 53218 | (414) 438-9390 |
| Jones Professional Health Services | 3090 N 53rd St, 2nd Floor, 53210 | (414) 808-9143 |
| Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) | 700 W Highland Ave, 53210 | (414) 297-6282 |
| Milwaukee Catholic Home Management Services LLC | 2462 N Prospect Ave, 53211 | (414) 748-4450 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) (GTC) | 1011 W Center St, 53206 | (262) 564-2374 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) (GTC) | 8135 W Florist Ave, 53218 | (262) 564-2374 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) (GTC) | 1515 W Lapham Blvd, 53204 | (262) 564-2374 |
| Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) (GTC) | 6215 W Warnimont Ave, 53220 | (262) 564-2374 |
| Nevaeh House CNA Training Academy | 4319 N 76th, 53222 | (414) 719-2027 |
| New Beginnings Adult Learning Center | 7720 W Burleigh St, 53222 | (414) 635-7381 |
| Ovation Jewish Home | 1414 N Prospect Ave, 53202 | (414) 227-8876 |
| Rose Education Center | 5401 N 118th Ct, Monterey Park Building A, 53225 | (414) 803-3673 |
| South Division HS (MATC) | 1515 W Lapham Blvd, 53204 | (414) 297-6282 |
| South Milwaukee High School (MATC) (GTC) | 801 15th Ave, 53172 | (414) 297-8420 |
| Standards of Excellence Education and Training Center, LLC | 6914 W Appletone Ave, 53216 | (414) 290-7597 |
| The Mindful Way Medical Training (Quality CNA Training) | 4201 N 27th St, 53216 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Willowcrest Health Care Center (Quality CNA Training) | 3821 S Chicago Ave, 53172 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Madison · 14 programs | ||
| Center for HC Education & Simulation (SMH/Center For Health Ed & Simulation) | 3001 W Beltline Hwy, Suite 305, 53713 | (608) 417-3500 |
| Central Wisconsin Center (DHS-CWC) | 317 Knutson Dr, 53704 | (608) 301-1991 |
| Fatou Ceesay Cairasu Care Institute | 437 S. Yellowstone Dr, 53719 | (608) 622-7015 |
| Herzing University (Quality CNA Training) | 5218 E Terrace Dr, 53718 | (715) 902-1746 |
| La Follette High School (Madison College) | 702 Pflaum Rd, 53716 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Madison College | 1701 Wright St, 53704 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Madison College Community Clinic (Madison College) | 1705 Hoffman St, 53704 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Madison College Goodman South Campus | 2429 Perry St, 53713 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Madison East High School (Madison College) | 2222 E Washington Ave, 53704 | (608) 204-1603 |
| Madison West High School (Madison College) | 30 Ash St, 53726 | (608) 246-6780 |
| Mendota Mental Health Institute (DHS-MMHI) | 301 Troy Dr, 53704 | (608) 301-1361 |
| Neway Directions | 3001 W Beltline Hwy, #100, 53713 | (608) 221-1920 |
| UW Health/UWHCA | 610 N. Whitney Way, 53705 | (608) 263-6500 |
| Vel Phillips Memorial High School (Madison College) | 201 S Gammon Rd, 53717 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Green Bay · 8 programs | ||
| Bellin College | 3201 Eaton Rd, 54311 | (920) 433-6699 |
| Grancare Nursing Center | 1555 Dousman St, 54303 | (920) 494-4525 |
| HSHS St Mary's Hospital Medical Center | 1726 Shawano Ave, 54303 | (920) 498-4200 |
| Northeast Technical College (NWTC) | 2740 W. Mason St, 54303 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Preble High School (NWTC) | 2222 Deckner Ave, 53402 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Southwest High School (NWTC) | 1331 Packland Dr, 54304 | (920) 498-7141 |
| West High School (NWTC) | 966 Shawano Ave, 54303 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Woodside Lutheran Home (NWTC) | 1040 Pilgrim Way, 54304 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Wauwatosa · 8 programs | ||
| Bryant & Stratton College | 10950 W Potter Rd, 53226 | (414) 251-4373 |
| Lutheran Home (Northwood Tech) | 7500 W North Ave, 53213 | (414) 258-6171 |
| Luther Manor CNA Training - QCNAT | 4545 N 92nd St, 53225 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Quality Healthcare Options | 7425 Harwood Ave, 53213 | (414) 475-7337 |
| St. Camillus Health System, Inc. | 10101 W Wisconsin Ave, 53226 | (414) 258-1814 |
| The Lutheran Home | 7500 W North Ave, 53213 | (414) 258-6170 |
| Wauwatosa East High School (WCTC) | 7500 Milwaukee Ave, 53213 | (262) 691-5566 |
| Wauwatosa West High School | 11400 W Center St, 53222 | (414) 773-2143 |
| La Crosse · 6 programs | ||
| Gunderson Health Systems | 1900 South Ave, 54601 | (608) 775-7434 |
| Health Science Center (Gunderson Health System) | 1300 Badger St, 54601 | (608) 775-4329 |
| Health Science Center (Western TC) | 1300 Badger St, 54601 | (608) 775-4329 |
| Shelby Terrace (Quality CNA Training) | 2525 Shelby Rd, 54601 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Viterbo (Quality CNA Training, LLC) | 916 10th St, 54601 | (715) 281-5064 |
| Western Technical College (Western TC) | 400 7th St N, 54601 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Kenosha · 5 programs | ||
| Carthage College | 2001 Alford Park Dr, 53140 | (262) 551-8500 |
| Froedtert Hospital Kenosha (GTC) | 6308 8th Ave, 53143 | (262) 564-2757 |
| Gateway Technical College (GTC) | 3520 30th Ave, 53144 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Herzing University Kenosha Campus | 5800 Seventh Ave, 53140 | (414) 699-7410 |
| Honeycomb Healthcare Training Center | 6834 29th Ave, 53143 | (847) 529-1914 |
| Portage · 5 programs | ||
| Aspirus Divine Savior Hospital (Madison College) | 2817 New Pinery Rd, 53901 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Aspirus Tivoli Nursing Home (Neway Directions) | 2805 Hunters Trl, 53901 | (608) 221-1920 |
| Divine Savior Hospital and Nursing Home (Neway Directions) | 2805 Hunters Trl, 53901 | (608) 221-1920 |
| Madison Area Tech College - Portage (Madison College) | 330 W Collins St, 53901 | (608) 745-3100 |
| Portage Enterprice Center (Madison College) | 1800 Kutzke Rd, 53901 | (608) 626-1058 |
| Chippewa Falls · 4 programs | ||
| Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)(Chippewa Falls) | 770 Scheidler Rd, 54729 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Healthcare Workforce Training Institute | 2815 County Hwy I, 54729 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Northern Wisconsin Center | 2820 E Park Ave, 54729 | (715) 723-5542 |
| WI Veterans Home at Chippewa Falls | 2175 E Park Ave, 54729 | (715) 720-6775 |
| Fond Du Lac · 4 programs | ||
| Fondy Central | 680 Prairie Rd, 54935 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Marian University (Stayer Center) Quality CNA Training | 45 S National Ave, 54935 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC- Fond Du Lac) | 235 N National Ave, 54935 | (800) 472-4554 |
| St Agnes Hospital | 430 E. Division St, 54935 | (920) 926-4778 |
| Manitowoc · 4 programs | ||
| Lakeshore Technical College - Manitowoc Campus | 600 York St, 54220 | (920) 693-1840 |
| Manitowoc Health and Rehab (Lakeshore TC) | 2021 S Alverno Rd, 54220 | (920) 693-1840 |
| Shady Lane Assisted Living and Rehab (Quality CNA) | 1235 S 24th St, 54220 | (715) 902-1746 |
| St Mary's at Felician Village | 1635 S 21st St, 54220 | (920) 684-7171 |
| Oshkosh · 4 programs | ||
| Bethel Home | 225 N Eagle St, 54902 | (920) 235-3454 |
| Evergreen Retirement Community, Inc | 1130 N Westfield St, 54902 | (920) 237-2134 |
| Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Oshkosh | 150 N Campbell Rd, 54902 | (920) 236-6101 |
| Park View Health Center | 713 Butler Ave, 54901 | (920) 237-6952 |
| Rhinelander · 4 programs | ||
| Friendly Village | 900 Boyce Dr, 54501 | (608) 778-2441 |
| Nicolet Area Technical College | 5364 College Dr, 54501 | (715) 365-4473 |
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center Rhinelander | 1970 Navajo St, 54501 | (715) 582-2205 |
| Rhinelander High School (Nicolet) | 665 Coolidge Ave, 54501 | (715) 365-4910 |
| Sheboygan · 4 programs | ||
| Edenbrook of Sheboygan | 3014 Erie Ave, 53081 | (608) 778-2441 |
| Sheboygan Progressive Health Services (Quality CNA Training) | 1902 Mead Ave, 53081 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Sheboygan Senior Center | 3505 County Rd Y, 53083 | (920) 693-1840 |
| Sheboygan South High School (Lakeshore Tech College) | 3128 S 12th St, 53081 | (920) 693-1347 |
| Tomah · 4 programs | ||
| Tomah High School (Western TC) | 901 Lincoln Ave, 54660 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Tomah VA Medical Center Clinical Laboratory | 500 E Veterans Ave, Building 408, 54666 | (608) 372-3971 |
| Western Technical College (Western TC) | 1310 Town Line Rd, 54660 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Western Technical College (Western TC) | 120 E Milwaukee St, 54660 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Altoona · 3 programs | ||
| Altoona High School (CVTC) | 711 7th St W, 54720 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Grace Lutheran Foundation | 286 N Wilson Dr, 54720 | (715) 832-3003 |
| The Classics at Hillcrest Greens | 2455 Sawgrass Pl, 54720 | (715) 864-1033 |
| Appleton · 3 programs | ||
| Edenbrook of Appleton | 2915 N Meade St, 54911 | (608) 778-2441 |
| Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Appleton | 1825 N Bluemound Dr, 54914 | (920) 735-5774 |
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center Appleton | 325 E Florida Ave, 54911 | (715) 582-2205 |
| Beaver Dam · 3 programs | ||
| Hillside Manor | 803 S University Ave, 53916 | (920) 887-5901 |
| Marshfield Medical Center | 707 S University Ave, 53916 | (920) 887-5987 |
| Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC- Beaver Dam) | 700 Gould St, 53916 | (800) 472-4554 |
| Eau Claire · 3 programs | ||
| Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC) | 615 W Clairemont Ave, HEC 238, 54701 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)(Eau Claire) | 600 W Clairemont Ave, 54701 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Healthcare Workforce Training Institute | 1405 Traux Blvd, 54703 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Greenfield · 3 programs | ||
| Clemont Manor (Milwaukee Catholic Home) | 3939 S 92nd St, 53228 | (414) 748-4450 |
| Greenfield High School (MATC) (Herzing) | 4800 South 60th St, 53220 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Prestige Healthcare Academy | 4811 S 76th St, Suite 210, 53220 | (414) 282-8698 |
| Hudson · 3 programs | ||
| Christian Community Home of Hudson | 1320 Wisconsin St, 54016 | (715) 386-9303 |
| Hudson High School (Northwood Tech) | 1501 Vine St, 54016 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Loving Lotus CNA Training Academy | 650 Brakke Dr, 54016 | (651) 321-7500 |
| Menomonie · 3 programs | ||
| Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)(Menomonie) | 403 Technnology Dr E, 54751 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Menomiee High School (CVTC) | 1715 5th St W, 54751 | (715) 858-1839 |
| Neighbors of Dunn County | 2901 Forbes Ave, 54751 | (715) 232-2661 |
| Rice Lake · 3 programs | ||
| Healthcare Workforce Training Institute | 910 Bear Paw Ave, 54868 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Northwood Technical College - Rice Lake (Northwood Tech) | 1900 College Dr, 54868 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Woodstone Senior Living | 950 Bear Paw Ave, 54868 | (712) 260-3749 |
| Sparta · 3 programs | ||
| Mary Crest Assisted Living (Western TC) | 4501 S Water St, 54656 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Morrow Memorial Home | 331 S Water St, 54656 | (608) 269-3168 |
| Wester Technical College - Mobile Lab | 11177 Cnty Hwy A, 54656 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Superior · 3 programs | ||
| Dove Healthcare - Superior | 1800 New York Ave, 54880 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Northwood Technical College - Superior (Northwood Tech) | 600 N 21st St, 54880 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Superior High School (Northwood Tech) | 2600 Catlin Ave, 54880 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Waukesha · 3 programs | ||
| Higher Learning CNA Training | 1810 Kensington Dr, 53188 | (262) 400-8617 |
| ProHealth Care | 725 American Ave, 53188 | (262) 521-7756 |
| Waukesha County Technical College-Waukesha (WCTC) | 327 E Broadway, 53186 | (262) 691-5566 |
| Wausau · 3 programs | ||
| Forest Park Village (NTC) | 2901 N 7th St, 54403 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Northcentral Technical College - Health Science Center (NTC) | 1000 W Campus Dr, 54401 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Wausau Manor Health Services | 3107 Westhill Dr, 54401 | (715) 842-0575 |
| West Bend · 3 programs | ||
| Cedar Lake Health and Rehabilitation Center | 5595 County Rd Z, 53095 | (262) 306-2100 |
| Moraine Park Technical College (MPTC-West Bend) | 2151 N Main St, 53090 | (800) 472-4554 |
| West Bend High School (Moraine Park Tech) | 1305 E Decorah Rd, 53095 | (800) 472-4554 |
| Beloit · 2 programs | ||
| Career Tek (Blackhawk Tech) | 625 Third St, 53511 | (608) 757-7678 |
| Ironworks Campus @ Beloit Regional Hospice (Blackhawk TC) | 655 3rd St, 53511 | (608) 758-6900 |
| Brookfield · 2 programs | ||
| Brookfield East High School (Carthage College) (Gateway) | 3305 Lilly Rd, 53005 | (262) 551-8500 |
| TMJ Learning Center | 3065 N 124th St, 53005 | (414) 897-4808 |
| Elkhorn · 2 programs | ||
| Gateway Technical College (GTC) | 400 County Road H, 53121 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Holton Manor | 645 N Church St, 53121 | (715) 252-8321 |
| Fennimore · 2 programs | ||
| Dove Healthcare - Fennimore | 1850 11th St, 53809 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Southwest Technical College | 1800 Bronson Blvd, 53809 | (608) 822-2667 |
| Hayward · 2 programs | ||
| Northwood Technical College - Hayward (Northwood Tech) | 15618 Windrose Ln, 54843 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Water's Edge | 11040 N WI-77, 54843 | (715) 934-4289 |
| Janesville · 2 programs | ||
| Blackhawk Technical College Central Campus | 6004 S Cty Rd G, 53546 | (608) 758-6900 |
| Mercyhealth Hospital and Trauma Center | 580 N Washington St, 53548 | (815) 353-4747 |
| Marinette · 2 programs | ||
| Marinette High School (NWTC) | 2135 Pierce Ave, 54143 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Northeast Technical College - Marinette (NWTC) | 1601 University Dr, 54143 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Merrill · 2 programs | ||
| Bell Tower Residence | 1500 O'Day St, 54452 | (715) 841-9895 |
| Pine Crest Nursing Home (NTC) | 2100 East 6th Street, 54452 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Monroe · 2 programs | ||
| Blackhawk Technical College Monroe | 210 4th Ave, 53566 | (608) 758-6900 |
| Pleasant View Nursing Home | N3151 State Rd 81, 53566 | (608) 325-2171 |
| New Berlin · 2 programs | ||
| Eisenhower High School (WCTC) | 4333 S Sunny Slope Rd, 53151 | (262) 691-5566 |
| Linden Grove Communities | 1377 W Fieldpointe Dr, 53151 | (715) 281-5064 |
| New Glarus · 2 programs | ||
| New Glarus Home (Quality CNA Training) | 600 2nd Ave, 53574 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Quality CNA Training | 700 2nd Ave, 53574 | (715) 281-5064 |
| New Richmond · 2 programs | ||
| Northwood Technical College - New Richmond (Northwood Tech) | 1019 Knowles Ave, 54017 | (715) 246-1857 |
| St Croix Health Care Center | 1445 N 4th St, 54017 | (715) 246-8229 |
| Niagara · 2 programs | ||
| Maryhill Manor, Inc | 501 Madison Ave, 54151 | (715) 251-1493 |
| Northeast Technical College - Niagara (NWTC) | 2030 Calvary Dr, 54151 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Oak Creek · 2 programs | ||
| Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) | 6665 S Howell Ave, 53154 | (414) 297-6282 |
| Oak Creek Senior High School | 340 E Peutz Rd, 53154 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Oconomowoc · 2 programs | ||
| Lake Country Health Services (Quality CNA Training) | 2195 N Summit Village Way, 53066 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Shorehaven Senion Living (WCTC) | 1305 W Wisconsin Ave, 53066 | (262) 695-6596 |
| Osseo · 2 programs | ||
| Dove Healthcare - Osseo (Healthcare Workforce Training Institute) | 51019 Ridge View Rd, 54758 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Mayo Clinic Health System (CVTC)(Osseo) | 51019 Ridge View Rd, 54758 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Owen · 2 programs | ||
| Clark County Health Care Center (CVTC) | W4266 Cty Hwy X, 54460 | (715) 858-1839 |
| Clark County Health Care Center (NTC) | W4266 Cty Hwy X, 54460 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Peshtigo · 2 programs | ||
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center Peshtigo East | 701 Willow St, 54157 | (715) 582-2205 |
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center Peshtigo West | 501 N Lake St, 54157 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Prairie Du Sac · 2 programs | ||
| Sauk Prairie High School | 105 9th St, 53578 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Village Family Dental (Madison College) | 1250 Prairie St, 53578 | (608) 606-1058 |
| Reedsburg · 2 programs | ||
| Madison Area Tech College - Reedsburg (Madison College) | 300 Alexander Ave, 53959 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Reedsburg Area Medical Center | 2000 N Dewey Ave, 53959 | (608) 524-6487 |
| Stevens Point · 2 programs | ||
| Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) | 1001 Centerpoint Dr, 54481 | (715) 422-5423 |
| Stevens Point Health Services (Quality CNA Training) | 1800 Sherman Ave, 54481 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Stoughton · 2 programs | ||
| Skaalen Nursing and Rehabilitation | 400 N Morris St, 53589 | (608) 873-5651 |
| Stoughton High School (Madison College) | 600 Lincoln Ave, 53589 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Sturgeon Bay · 2 programs | ||
| Door County Medical Center | 323 S 18th Ave, 54235 | (920) 746-3563 |
| Northeast Technical College - Sturgeon Bay (NWTC) | 229 N 14th Ave, 54235 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Waterford · 2 programs | ||
| Lakeview Specialty Hospital & Rehab | 1701 Sharp Rd, 53185 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Waterford High School | 611 W Main St, 53185 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Watertown · 2 programs | ||
| Illuminus Institute Nurse Aide Training Program | 1045 Hill St, 53098 | (920) 253-1607 |
| Madison College Watertown Campus (Madison College) | 1300 W Main St, 53098 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Waupaca · 2 programs | ||
| Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Waupaca | 1979 Godfrey Dr, 54981 | (715) 942-1700 |
| Waupaca High School (Quality CNA Training) | E2325 King Rd, 54981 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Whitewater · 2 programs | ||
| Fairhaven | 435 W Starin Rd, 53190 | (262) 473-2140 |
| Whitewater High School (GTC) | 534 S Elizabeth St, 53190 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Wisconsin Rapids · 2 programs | ||
| Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) | 500 32nd St N, 54494 | (715) 422-5423 |
| Wisconsin Rapids Health Services (Quality CNA Training) | 1350 River Run Dr, 54494 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Wyocena · 2 programs | ||
| Columbia County HC Center (Madison College) | 323 W Monroe St, 53969 | (608) 429-2181 |
| Columbia Health Care Center | 323 W. Monroe St, 53969 | (608) 429-2181 |
| Adams · 1 program | ||
| Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) | 401 N. Main St, 53910 | (715) 422-5423 |
| Amery · 1 program | ||
| Golden Age Manor | 220 Scholl Ct, 54001 | (715) 268-3654 |
| Antigo · 1 program | ||
| Northcentral Technical College (NTC) | 312 Forrest Ave, 54409 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Arcadia · 1 program | ||
| Arcadia High School (Western TC) | 756 Raider Dr, 54612 | (715) 281-5064 |
| Ashland · 1 program | ||
| Northwood Technical College - Ashland (Northwood Tech) | 2100 Beaser Ave, 54806 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Augusta · 1 program | ||
| Augusta Care & Rehab (CVTC) | 901 Bridge Creek Ln, 54722 | (715) 286-2266 |
| Balsam Lake · 1 program | ||
| Unity High School (Northwood Tech) | 1906 WI 46, 54810 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Berlin · 1 program | ||
| Berlin High School (MPTC) | 222 Memorial Dr, 54923 | (800) 472-4554 |
| Black River Falls · 1 program | ||
| Western Technical College (Western TC) | 24 Fillmore St, 54615 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Blair · 1 program | ||
| Grand View Care Center | 620 Grand View Ave, 54616 | (608) 989-2511 |
| Bloomer · 1 program | ||
| Healthcare Workforce Training Institute (CVTC)(Bloomer) | 2217 Duncan Rd, 54724 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Brodhead · 1 program | ||
| Brodhead High School (Blackhawk TC) | 2501 W 5th Ave, 53520 | (608) 758-6900 |
| Burlington · 1 program | ||
| Burlington High School (GTC) | 400 McCanna Pkwy, 53105 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Chilton · 1 program | ||
| Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Chilton | 1200 E Chestnut St, 53014 | (920) 849-4416 |
| Cleveland · 1 program | ||
| Lakeshore Technical College (LTC) | 1290 North Ave, 53015 | (920) 693-1840 |
| Clintonville · 1 program | ||
| Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Clintonville | 525 S Main St, 54929 | (715) 823-1555 |
| Crandon · 1 program | ||
| Forest County Potawatomi Caring Place | 5456 Kak Yot Ln, 54520 | (715) 478-4716 |
| Crivitz · 1 program | ||
| New Care, Inc. | 903 Main St, 54114 | (715) 854-2717 |
| Cudahy · 1 program | ||
| Cudahy High School | 4950 S Lake Dr, 53110 | (414) 294-7405 |
| De Pere · 1 program | ||
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center De Pere | 200 S 9th Street, 54115 | (715) 582-2205 |
| Deforest · 1 program | ||
| DeForest High School (Madison College) | 815 Jefferson St, 53532 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Dousman · 1 program | ||
| Wisconsin Masonic Homes | 410 N Main St, 53118 | (262) 965-7223 |
| Durand · 1 program | ||
| AdventHealth Durand (CVTC) | 1220 3rd Ave W, 54736 | (715) 672-4211 |
| Eagle River · 1 program | ||
| Northland Pines High School (Nicolet College) | 1800 Pleasure Island Rd, 54521 | (715) 365-4473 |
| East Troy · 1 program | ||
| East Troy High School (GTC) | 3128 Graydon Ave, 53120 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Edgerton · 1 program | ||
| Edgerton High School (Blackhawk TC) | 200 Elm High Dr, 53534 | (608) 561-6020 |
| Evansville · 1 program | ||
| Evansville High School | 640 S 5th St, 53536 | (608) 758-6900 |
| Fort Atkinson · 1 program | ||
| Madison Area Tech College - Fort Atkinson (Madison College) | 827 Banker Rd, 53538 | (920) 568-7200 |
| Frederic · 1 program | ||
| Frederic Nursing and Rehab Community (HealthCare Workforce Training Institute) | 205 United Way, 54837 | (715) 327-4297 |
| Grantsburg · 1 program | ||
| Burnett Medical Center-Continuing Care Center | 257 West St. George Ave, 54840 | (715) 463-5353 |
| Hartford · 1 program | ||
| Hartford Union High School (Moraine Park) | 805 Cedar St, 53027 | (800) 472-4554 |
| Hurley · 1 program | ||
| Villa Maria Health & Rehab Center | 300 Villa Dr, 54534 | (715) 561-3200 |
| Independence · 1 program | ||
| Western Technical College (Independence) | 36084 Walnut St, 54747 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Juneau · 1 program | ||
| Clearview Long Term Care And Rehab | 198 County Rd D F, 53039 | (920) 386-3690 |
| Kaukauna · 1 program | ||
| St. Paul Elder Services (Quality CNA Training) | 316 East 14th St, 54130 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Kewaskum · 1 program | ||
| Kewaskum High School (Moraine Park TC) | 1510 Bilgo Ln, 53040 | (800) 472-4554 |
| King · 1 program | ||
| Wisconsin Veterans Home | N 2665 County Rd QQ, 54946 | (715) 256-5054 |
| Lacrosse · 1 program | ||
| Quality CNA Training | 2501 Shelby Rd, 54601 | (920) 446-2334 |
| Ladysmith · 1 program | ||
| Care and Rehab Ladysmith 1 | 1001 E 11st N, 54848 | (715) 532-5546 |
| Lake Geneva · 1 program | ||
| Badger High School (GTC) | 220 E South St, 53147 | (262) 348-2000 |
| Lodi · 1 program | ||
| Dove Healthcare - Lodi | 700 Clark St, 53565 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Lomira · 1 program | ||
| Hope Health and Rehabilitation Center | 438 Ashford Ave, 53048 | (920) 212-2231 |
| Luxemburg · 1 program | ||
| Northeast Technical College - Luxemburg (NWTC) | 133 Hwy 54, 54217 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Maple · 1 program | ||
| Northwestern High School (Northwood Tech College) | 4751 County Road F, 54854 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Markesan · 1 program | ||
| Markesan Resident Home | 1130 N. Margaret St, 53946 | (920) 398-2751 |
| Marshfield · 1 program | ||
| Mid-State Technical College (MSTC) | 2600 W 5th St, 54449 | (715) 422-5423 |
| Mauston · 1 program | ||
| Western Technical College (Western TC) | 1000 College Ave, 53948 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Medford · 1 program | ||
| Northcentral Technical College (NTC) | 1001 Porgressive Ave, 54451 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Mequon · 1 program | ||
| Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) | 5555 West Highland Rd, 53092 | (414) 297-6282 |
| Milton · 1 program | ||
| Milton High School (Blackhawk Tech) (Holton Manor) | 114 W High St, 53563 | (608) 758-6900 |
| Minocqua · 1 program | ||
| Lakeland Union High School (Nicolet College) | 9573 WI-70, 54548 | (715) 479-4473 |
| Mondovi · 1 program | ||
| American Lutheran Home (CVTC) | 200 Memorial Dr, 54755 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Mount Horeb · 1 program | ||
| Ingleside Manor / WI /IL Senior Housing | 407 North 8th St, 53572 | (608) 437-5511 |
| Mount Pleasant · 1 program | ||
| Norton Transitional Learning | 1139 Sunnyslope Dr, Suite 204, 53406 | (414) 534-6590 |
| Muskego · 1 program | ||
| Muskego High School (GTC) | W185S8750 Racine Ave, 53150 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Nekoosa · 1 program | ||
| Nekoosa High School | 500 S. Cedar St, 54457 | (715) 422-5423 |
| New London · 1 program | ||
| St. Joseph Residence (Quality CNA Training) | 107 E Beckert Rd, 54961 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Oconto Falls · 1 program | ||
| Northeast Technical College - Oconto Falls (NWTC) | 649 E Jackson St, 54154 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Omro · 1 program | ||
| Omro Care Center | 500 Grant Ave, 94963 | (608) 778-2441 |
| Osceole · 1 program | ||
| My OMC Nurse Aide Training Program Classroom/lab | 2600 65th Ave, 54020 | (715) 294-5640 |
| Park Falls · 1 program | ||
| Park Manor | 509 Birch St, 54552 | (715) 762-2449 |
| Pewaukee · 1 program | ||
| Waukesha County Technical College-Pewaukee (WCTC) | 800 Main St, 53072 | (262) 691-5566 |
| Phillips · 1 program | ||
| Northcentral Technical College (NTC) | 1408 Pine Ridge Rd, 54555 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Plum City · 1 program | ||
| Plum City Care Center | 301 Cherry Ave W, 54716 | (715) 647-2401 |
| Prescott · 1 program | ||
| Prescott High School (CVTC) | 1220 St Croix St, 54021 | (715) 858-1839 |
| Pulaski · 1 program | ||
| Pulaski High School (NWTC) | 1040 S Augustine St, 54162 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Racine · 1 program | ||
| Gateway Technical College (GTC) | 1001 S Main St, 53403 | (262) 564-2374 |
| Randolph · 1 program | ||
| Quality CNA Training - Randolph Health Services | 502 S High St, 53956 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Richland Center · 1 program | ||
| Schmitt Woodland Hills, Inc | 1400 W Seminary St, 53581 | (608) 847-8931 |
| River Falls · 1 program | ||
| Chippewa Valley Technical College (CVTC)(River Falls) | 500 S Wasson Ln, 54022 | (715) 833-6300 |
| Sauk City · 1 program | ||
| Maplewood of Sauk Prairie | 245 Sycamore St, 53583 | (608) 643-3383 |
| Shawano · 1 program | ||
| ThedaCare Medical Center-Shawano (NWTC) | 100 County Rd B, 54166 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Sheboygan Falls · 1 program | ||
| Pine Haven Christian Home | 220 Haven Dr, 53085 | (920) 693-1840 |
| Slinger · 1 program | ||
| Slinger High School (Moraine Park) | 290 Polk St, 53086 | (800) 472-4554 |
| Spencer · 1 program | ||
| Northcentral Technical College (NTC) | 808 N Pacitic St, 54479 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Spooner · 1 program | ||
| Healthcare Workforce Training Institute - Spooner | 819 Ash St, 54801 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Spring Green · 1 program | ||
| Greenway Manor | 501 South Winsted St, 53518 | (608) 588-2586 |
| St Croix Falls · 1 program | ||
| Dove Healthcare-St. Croix Falls (Healthcare Workforce Training) | 750 E Louisiana St, 54024 | (715) 726-3849 |
| Summit · 1 program | ||
| Aurora Medical Center | 36500 Aurora Dr, 53066 | (262) 434-1166 |
| Sun Prairie · 1 program | ||
| Sun Prairie West High School (Madison College) | 2850 Ironwood Dr, 53590 | (608) 246-6780 |
| Sun Prarie · 1 program | ||
| Sun Prairie East High School (Madison College) | 888 Grove St, 53590 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Tomahawk · 1 program | ||
| Tomahawk High School (Nicolet College) | 1048 E King Rd, 54487 | (715) 479-4473 |
| Tony · 1 program | ||
| Flambeau High School (Northwood Tech) | N4540 Co Rd I, 54563 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Turtle Lake · 1 program | ||
| Turtle lake High School (Northwood Tech) | 205 N Oak St, 54889 | (715) 246-1857 |
| Union Grove · 1 program | ||
| Southern Wisconsin Center (DHS-SWC) | 21425 Spring St, 53182 | (262) 878-6604 |
| Verona · 1 program | ||
| Verona High School (Madison College) | 400 N Main St, 53593 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Viroqua · 1 program | ||
| Western Technical College (Western TC) | 220 S Main St, 54665 | (608) 785-9200 |
| Walworth · 1 program | ||
| Big Foot High School (GTC) | 401 Devils Ln, 53184 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Waunakee · 1 program | ||
| Home Again Assisted Living (Quality CNA Training) | 1120 Connery Cove, 53597 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Wausaukee · 1 program | ||
| Northwoods Regional Tech Academy (NWTC) | N11941 US-141, 54177 | (920) 498-7141 |
| Wautoma · 1 program | ||
| Fox Valley Technical College (FVTC) Wautoma | 556 S Cambridge St, 54982 | (920) 787-3319 |
| West Allis · 1 program | ||
| Milwaukee Area Technical College (MATC) | 1200 S 71st St, 53214 | (414) 297-6282 |
| West Salem · 1 program | ||
| West Salem High School (Quality CNA Training) | 490 Mark St N, 54669 | (715) 902-1746 |
| Weston · 1 program | ||
| Rennes Health and Rehab Center Weston | 4810 Barbican Ave, 54476 | (715) 582-2205 |
| Wilmot · 1 program | ||
| Wilmot High School | 1112 308th Ave, 53192 | (262) 564-2112 |
| Winnebago · 1 program | ||
| Winnebago Mental Health Institute (DHS-WMHI) | 1300 South Dr, 54985 | (920) 235-4910 |
| Wittenberg · 1 program | ||
| Wittenberg/Birnamwood High School (NTC) | 400 W Grand Ave, 54499 | (715) 803-1338 |
| Wonewoc · 1 program | ||
| Wonewoc High School (Madison College) | 101 School Rd, 53968 | (608) 616-1058 |
| Woodville · 1 program | ||
| Park View Home | 220 Lockwood St, 54028 | (715) 698-2451 |
| Wrightstown · 1 program | ||
| Wrightstown High School (NWTC) | 600 High St, 54180 | (920) 498-7141 |
Run one of these programs? Claim your listing to add your start dates and tuition.
Programs: Wisconsin approved nurse aide training program list, mirrored September 2026. Pay: BLS OES May 2025. Programs open and close during the year; confirm current approval with the program or the state list before enrolling.
Free CNA training in Wisconsin
Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. In Wisconsin, 54 of the 302 approved programs are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
After training, candidates take the state competency exam and are then listed on the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry. How the Wisconsin registry works.
Questions about CNA classes in Wisconsin
- How many CNA classes are there in Wisconsin?
- Wisconsin's approved-program list names 302 CNA training programs in 156 cities, with the most in Milwaukee, Madison, Green Bay. The list is published by the state; this page mirrors it as of September 2026.
- How many hours of CNA training does Wisconsin require?
- Wisconsin requires 75 hours of training, including 16 clinical hours. The federal minimum is 75 hours, with 16 of them supervised practical training.
- Are there free CNA classes in Wisconsin?
- Under federal rule 42 CFR 483.152(c), a nurse aide who is employed by, or has a job offer from, a nursing facility on the day training begins cannot be charged for any part of the training and competency evaluation program, including textbooks. An aide who is hired by a facility within 12 months of completing a program is entitled to reimbursement of the cost, which the state must provide for on a pro rata basis while the aide works as a nurse aide. 54 of the 302 approved programs in Wisconsin are run by nursing facilities or care centers, judging by the listed type or program name.
- How do I check that a CNA program in Wisconsin is state-approved?
- Every program on this page comes from Wisconsin's official approved list. Confirm that the program still appears on the current list before enrolling, and contact the Wisconsin Nurse Aide Registry with questions.