Executive education ยท Checked October 25, 2026
CHRO programs: chief human resources officer courses compared
2 programs for future CHROs, at $15,000.
Executive MBA programs Cost compared EMBA vs MBA C-suite programs
| Program | Format | Length | Fee | For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CHRO ProgramUCLA Anderson Executive Education | Live online plus a five-day immersion in Los Angeles | 4 months (December 2026 to March 2027) | $15,000 Plus a $100 application fee. | Current and aspiring CHROs with at least 10 years of senior leadership experience. |
| Chief Human Resources Officer ProgramWharton Executive Education | Online, optional event in Philadelphia | 9 to 12 months | Not published Fee not stated on the page. Delivered with Emeritus. | Senior HR leaders with at least 10 years of experience. |
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best CHRO program?
It depends on how you learn and how much time you have: UCLA Anderson Executive Education, 4 months (december 2026 to march 2027), $15,000; Wharton Executive Education, 9 to 12 months, fee not published.
Every figure comes from the program's own page, checked October 25, 2026. Schools change tuition for each entering class, so confirm with admissions before you apply. The College Scorecard does not report executive MBAs separately, so these programs are not part of our federal data pages.