Returning students Have you moved, or changed phone numbers or email addresses since your last registration? Before you register, please complete the Continuing Education Student Record Update Form. This is important. The online registration process will not update your information. See the contact information below for additional questions.
Credit card payment is required when registering for Continuing Education classes online. You may use MasterCard, VISA, or American Express. If you prefer to use cash or a check, you may register by mail or in person. View CE Registration Office: Location, Hours, & Payment Options.
Continuing Education Refund Policy
- If a student officially withdraws prior to the first class meeting, the student will receive a 100% refund; Motorcycle Safety excluded.
- If a class is canceled due to insufficient enrollment, a student will receive a 100% refund;
- A 75% refund will be issued (Self-Supporting classes with prefixes CSP and SEF are excluded) if the student officially withdraws prior to or on the 10% point of the scheduled hours of the class.
- No refund will be made after the 10% point of the class.
- The insurance, technology, and supply/lab fees are refundable only if a class is canceled or the student drops before the class begins.
- Refunds are processed on the 1st and 15th of each month.
All students For assistance, please contact the Continuing Education Registration Office.
conedregistration@abtech.edu
- Phone: (828) 398-7903
- Office hours:
- Mon. - Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
- Location:
- ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óAsheville main campus
Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development (AHWD)
Suite 440, 4th Floor Offices
10 Genevieve Circle
Asheville, NC 28801
- ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óAsheville main campus
View the current Continuing Education Schedule
*** Returning Students Enrolling In Motorcycle Safety Must Complete Update Form ***
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Jul 14 - Sep 29
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$292
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This course is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.
Instructor: Gambrell
Meeting times and locations:
07/14/25 - 08/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
09/02/25 - 09/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 07/19/25 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 07/19/25 12:30p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/30/25 - 09/20/25
Sat 7a - 12p
Aston Park Health Care Center, PR
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/30/25 - 09/20/25
Sat 12:30p - 3:30p
Aston Park Health Care Center, PR
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Mon 09/29/25 4p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$75
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Become an indispensable member of the corporate team as an Administrative Assistant. This course will help you master essential job responsibilities as you identify opportunities and implement solutions for increased productivity throughout your company. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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Jun 14
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$82
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Learn safe forklift operation using the latest OSHA regulations and requirements. Students will practice using a forklift during class time. Get your training certificate so you can have an extra skill for a potential new employer!
Instructor: McCurry
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 06/14/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 06/14/25 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 12
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$82
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Learn safe forklift operation using the latest OSHA regulations and requirements. Students will practice using a forklift during class time. Get your training certificate so you can have an extra skill for a potential new employer!
Instructor: McCurry
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 07/12/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 07/12/25 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 25
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$82
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Learn safe forklift operation using the latest OSHA regulations and requirements. Students will practice using a forklift during class time. Get your training certificate so you can have an extra skill for a potential new employer!
Instructor: McCurry
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 07/25/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 07/25/25 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 13 - Jun 3
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$137
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This course is designed to provide a basic overview of the recognition and avoidance of unsafe conditions on the job site and will provide the student with a basic understanding of OSHA regulations, enforcement, and compliance. Topics include discussions of the OSHA standards that relate to scaffolds and ladders, excavation and trenching, electrical safety, personal protection equipment, fire protection and prevention, health hazards, concrete and steel erection, material handling, tools and welding, heavy equipment and cranes. Optional topics include motor vehicles, roll-over protection, cutting, masonry structure, blasting and the use of explosives.
Meeting times and locations:
05/13/25 - 06/03/25
Tue 8a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 202
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
05/13/25 - 06/03/25
Tue 12:30p - 4:30p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 202
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
05/13/25 - 06/03/25
Goodwill Workforce Center
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
05/13/25 - 06/03/25
Goodwill Workforce Center
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
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May 14 - Jul 4
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$75
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Master new skills and harness the power of Excel to become a power user. This hands-on course provides in-depth knowledge of charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Microsoft Excel 2019 functions. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the in order to be able to access the class materials. Instructions are available at Computer and Online Training webpage. On the first day of classes, ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óContinuing Education Online program coordinators will send a welcome email with important information and deadlines to all students who have signed up in the Ed2go portal. Questions? Contact OnlineCE@abtech.edu.
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May 20 - Aug 26
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$222
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This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Course may include a clinical component
Instructor: Lea
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 05/20/25 5:30p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 05/24/25 8:30a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 05/24/25 12p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
05/22/25 - 07/24/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/25/25 - 08/21/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 7a - 12p
Mission 1 Hospital Dr, Room 6102
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/25/25 - 08/21/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Mission 1 Hospital Dr, Room 6102
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 08/22/25 7a - 11a
Mission 1 Hospital Dr, Room 6102
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Tue 08/26/25 5:30p - 9:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 7
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$90
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With the knowledge and skills, you learn in this course you can save a life. You will learn the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. You will learn how to relieve choking (foreign-body airway obstruction). The skills you learn in this course will enable you to recognize emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest and how to respond to them. Required Text & Equipment: 1) Pocket Mask (CPR Mask) 2) AHA Basic Life Support Provider Student Manual - 2015 edition. ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óEmergency Services Division offers one BLS class every month. Please refer to the Emergency Services Continuing Education web page for current class updates or changes. For further assistance please contact Justyn Whitson at 828-782-2624, or justynlwhitson@abtech.edu
Meeting time:
Sat 06/07/25 9a - 3p
Education Bldg, Room 206
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óWoodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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Aug 2
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$90
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With the knowledge and skills, you learn in this course you can save a life. You will learn the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. You will learn how to relieve choking (foreign-body airway obstruction). The skills you learn in this course will enable you to recognize emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest and how to respond to them. Required Text & Equipment: 1) Pocket Mask (CPR Mask) 2) AHA Basic Life Support Provider Student Manual - 2015 edition. ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óEmergency Services Division offers one BLS class every month. Please refer to the Emergency Services Continuing Education web page for current class updates or changes. For further assistance please contact Justyn Whitson at 828-782-2624, or justynlwhitson@abtech.edu
Meeting time:
Sat 08/02/25 9a - 3p
Education Bldg, Room 206
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óWoodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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Jul 7
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$90
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With the knowledge and skills, you learn in this course you can save a life. You will learn the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. You will learn how to relieve choking (foreign-body airway obstruction). The skills you learn in this course will enable you to recognize emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest and how to respond to them. Required Text & Equipment: 1) Pocket Mask (CPR Mask) 2) AHA Basic Life Support Provider Student Manual - 2015 edition. ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óEmergency Services Division offers one BLS class every month. Please refer to the Emergency Services Continuing Education web page for current class updates or changes. For further assistance please contact Justyn Whitson at 828-782-2624, or justynlwhitson@abtech.edu
Meeting time:
Mon 07/07/25 6p - 10p
Education Bldg, Room 206
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óWoodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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May 5
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$52
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Receipt Supported Occupational Training
Instructor: Henry
Meeting time:
Mon 05/05/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 2
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$77
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMadison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 05/02/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 05/02/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 20
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$77
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMadison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 06/20/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 06/20/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 18
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$77
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMadison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 07/18/25 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 116
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMadison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Fri 07/18/25 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 116
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMadison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Jul 19
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$77
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMadison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 07/19/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 07/19/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 30
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$107
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One in five adults in the US report living with a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Gain the skills needed to provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Learn the symptoms of common mental illnesses, substance use disorders,how to de-escalate crisis situations safely and initiate timely referrals to appropriate professional resources in the community. All materials provided. Class prepares students for a certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, valid for 3 years. Must be 18 years of age to register. Class breaks 1 hour for lunch.
Instructor: Pack
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 05/30/25 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 05/30/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 21
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$50
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ChatGPT is a cutting-edge natural language generation model that can produce fluent and engaging texts on various topics and domains. It can also converse with humans in a natural and coherent way, using its own words and knowledge. In this course, you will learn how to use ChatGPT and other similar generative AI tools as a deep knowledge resource to make your workday and play time more productive, fun and efficient. By the end of this class, you will be able to: understand what ChatGPT is and why it is a societal revolution, appreciate the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT, and how to deal with its errors and inconsistencies, and craft effective prompts to elicit relevant and useful responses from ChatGPT. This course is designed for anyone who is interested in natural language generation and conversational AI, regardless of their background or experience level. No prior knowledge of programming or machine learning is required. However, some familiarity with web browsing and online communication is recommended.
Instructor: Truffa
Meeting time:
Thur 08/21/25 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 1
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$77
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Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of drones with our hands-on Drone: Flight Lab. Explore the principles of flight, drone controls, and unleash your imagination as you navigate aerially. Whether you are a novice or an experienced drone pilot, our expert instructors will guide you through training and discuss how best to incorporate the technology into your new or existing business. Join us for an extraordinary experience where innovation takes flight. Personal drones are encouraged but not required. Protective eyewear is required. The class will be held at ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óEnka, in the parking lot outside the Small Business Center. Restrooms will be accessible.
Meeting time:
Fri 08/01/25 1p - 5p
Haynes Center, EPL6
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óEnka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jun 10
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$110
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Prepare for the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Manager Certification. Exam is included as part of the class. Upon completion with a passing grade of 70% on the exam, the student will earn this industry recognized certification that is valid for 5 years. This one day class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 06/10/25 8:30a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 116
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMadison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Tue 06/10/25 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 116
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMadison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Aug 5
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$110
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Prepare for the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Manager Certification. Exam is included as part of the class. Upon completion with a passing grade of 70% on the exam, the student will earn this industry recognized certification that is valid for 5 years. This one day class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 08/05/25 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 151
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 08/05/25 1p - 5p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 151
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
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May 27
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$110
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Prepare for the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Manager Certification. Exam is included as part of the class. Upon completion with a passing grade of 70% on the exam, the student will earn this industry recognized certification that is valid for 5 years. This one day class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 05/27/25 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 151
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 05/27/25 1p - 5p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 151
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
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May 20 - Jun 7
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$500
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Receipt Supported Occupational Training
Instructor: Hensley
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 05/20/25 5:30p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 131
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
05/22/25 - 06/05/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 7:30p
Online
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
06/06/25 - 06/07/25
Fri, Sat 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 131
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
06/06/25 - 06/07/25
Fri, Sat 12:30p - 5:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 131
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 27
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$60
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Get prepared now for Remote Online Notarization, signed into law effective July 1, 2023. This course provides instruction to currently commissioned notaries who want to expand their existing qualifications to include remote online notarization. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office for eNotary status. Textbook: NC Electronic Notarization Manual required. Students must have a current notary commission, and must present a current valid photo ID to be admitted to class.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting time:
Tue 05/27/25 6p - 9p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
ÄÐÈ˲ؾ«¸óMain Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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