Continuing Education Online Registration

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:
    • A-B Tech Asheville main campus
      Ferguson Center for Allied Health and Workforce Development (AHWD)
      Suite 440, 4th Floor Offices
      10 Genevieve Circle
      Asheville, NC 28801

View the current Continuing Education Schedule

 

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In Accounting Fundamentals II, you’ll explore such topics as special journals, uncollectible accounts receivable, plant assets, depreciation, notes and interest, accrued revenue and expenses, dividends, retained earnings, and various financial reports for corporations.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Accounting Fundamentals II ‌‌
Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Accounting Fundamentals ‌‌
Use this cloud-based accounting program to record income and expenses; enter checks and credit card payments; track your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Quickbooks Online Introduction ‌‌
Building upon the concepts taught in the introductory course (recommended but not required first), you will learn to manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. With this online version, you get all the advantages of computing in the cloud, which means that your accounting files will be available to you virtually anytime, anywhere. This course dives deeper into the software’s intermediate features, such as tracking product and service items, managing inventory, and customizing sales forms.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Intermediate Quickbooks Online ‌‌
Have you ever considered employment in the pet care services industry? The growth of this industry has tripled over the past couple of years. Pets are part of our family! This class will prepare you to assist in commercial pet care such as retail for animals, boarding/daycare facilities , rescues/shelters and grooming offices. Topics include anatomy and physiology, vaccine protocol, proper handling and restraining of animals, animal behavior and communicating with clients.
Instructor: Burr
Meeting time and location:
04/14/25 - 05/07/25
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ramsey, Room 114
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
View course details for Pet Care: Technician ‌‌
Trimming and maintenance of the equine hoof are crucial to the well-being and longevity of animals. Local farrier and instructor David King introduces students to proper trimming and equine hoof health basics. This class covers basic hoof anatomy, mechanics, tool options/usage, theory/practice of safe trimming techniques, and common hoof ailments with two days of live animal practice. Lecture takes place Tuesday nights at the A-B Tech Madison campus. Live practice activity at local partner Heart of Horse Sense on Saturdays. Required Book: Horse Trimming Made Simple, 2nd edition, by Dennis Cappel (ISBN: 978-1793446183) No experience necessary. All tools provided. Release waiver and assumption of risk required. Be prepared to bend or stoop for extended periods. Wear appropriate clothing for variable outdoor weather and stout closed-toe footwear when working with horses. Join us for this exciting new learning experience!
Instructor: King
Meeting times and locations:
02/11/25 - 02/18/25
Tue 6p - 9p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
02/25/25 - 03/04/25
Tue 6p - 8p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
02/22/25 - 03/01/25
Sat 11a - 4p
Horse Barn, BARN
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
View course details for Basic Equine Hoof Care ‌‌
Students of all abilities are welcome to join the Woodworking Basics Shop Class. New students will be introduced to the safe use and proper handling of a wide variety of hand and power tools. They will be taught at first as a group, completing a small project. After that, each student is free to pick a reasonable project with the instructor’s approval, to complete under supervision. Students will be responsible for any required safety procedures and equipment. Students are also required to purchase all project supplies.
Instructor: Castellani
Meeting time and location:
01/21/25 - 04/17/25
Tue, Thur 6p - 9p
Dogwood, Room 180
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Woodworking Basics ‌‌
The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course is the first of three CompTIA courses you will need to take to successfully prepare for your A+ certification. It teaches you about the hardware common to nearly every personal computer, including microprocessors, RAM, power supplies, motherboards, UEFI/BIOS, the system setup utility, the expansion bus, and input/output devices. Throughout our CompTIA A+ prep course, you will learn techniques every tech masters for building and troubleshooting all sorts of computers, plus get the inside scoop on how techs work within the enterprise. This computer hardware course also gives you the base knowledge needed to continue your CompTIA A+ certification studies for the 220-1101 and 220-1102 exams.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for A+ Cert Prep 1: Hardware ‌‌
This is a class for those who are just beginning their journey into the world of personal computers (PCs). You will develop the computer skills needed to take more advanced computer classes. Learn how to turn the computer on/off properly, computer terminology, proper keyboarding posture and mouse skills and learn to navigate throughout the Windows system. In addition, learn how to save and find files and pictures, send emails, and open, save and send email attachments. Bring all questions. No textbook required. This class is taught in a computer lab classroom that has desktop computers with Windows 10.
Instructor: Tourtillott
Meeting time and location:
03/10/25 - 03/27/25
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for PC Basics Level 1 ‌‌
Take the next step in learning computer functions most commonly used in today’s world. Learn how to use web functions, manage emails, files, complete downloads and the basics of Google free productivity tools. Understand cloud storage and how to make this option work for you. Knowledge of skills covered in PC Basics Level 1 recommended as a prerequisite. This class is taught in a computer lab classroom that has desktop computers with Windows 10.
Instructor: Tourtillott
Meeting time and location:
04/14/25 - 04/30/25
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for PC Basics Level 2 ‌‌
Take the next step in learning computer functions most commonly used in today’s world. Learn how to use web functions, manage emails, files, complete downloads and the basics of Google free productivity tools. Understand cloud storage and how to make this option work for you. Knowledge of skills covered in PC Basics Level 1 recommended as a prerequisite. This class is taught in a computer lab classroom that has desktop computers with Windows 10.
Instructor: Tourtillott
Meeting time and location:
12/02/24 - 12/18/24
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for PC Basics Level 2 ‌‌
Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job market.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Computer Skills for the Workplace ‌‌
Master the basic skills you need for Windows 11, the new operating system from Microsoft, which offers a more robust, more powerful, and unique computing experience. In this course, you will gain the foundation you need to start using Windows 11. File Explorer can help you manage your files and create text documents using WordPad. From managing files and editing photos to working with external drives, you will learn everything you need to know about getting the most from this operating system. Additionally, since security is essential, you will also learn how to protect your files and protect and update Windows 11. By the time you finish this course, you will have mastered the basic skills you need to get the most from Windows 11 for both work and play.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Introduction to Windows 11 ‌‌
This course will prepare the student for the State of NC Electrical Inspection Level I exam. Students should bring the 2020 National Electrical Code (NEC) books and a calculator.
Instructor: Tine
Meeting times and locations:
01/22/25 - 01/24/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/22/25 - 01/24/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/30/25 - 01/31/25
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/30/25 - 01/31/25
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Electrical Inspection I ‌‌
This class is designed for the education and training of the Mechanical Level II code enforcement official.Students should bring the following textbooks:2018 NC Fuel Gas, 2018 NC Mechanical Code and 2018 NC Energy Conservation Code.
Instructor: Arthur
Meeting times and locations:
02/05/25 - 02/07/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
02/05/25 - 02/07/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Mechanical Inspection II ‌‌
Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grant writing campaigns, and prepare proposals.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for A to Z Grant Writing ‌‌
The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2: Software course picks up where the CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course left off and dives into Windows, macOS, and Linux. Throughout the CompTIA A+ prep training, you will learn about operating systems from installation to operations, maintenance to troubleshooting. Our computer software training course teaches you about virtualization and virtual machines, plus it goes in-depth on printer and multifunction device technologies. This CompTIA A+ prep course takes you through the second of three prep courses you need to become both a highly competent computer tech and a CompTIA A+ certified technician, using the 1101 and 1102 competencies.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for A+ Cert Prep 2: Software ‌‌
An experienced Java programmer introduces important Java topics with clear, step-by-step instructions.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Java Programming Introduction ‌‌
This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: If you have an art or a craft and you dream about starting your own home-based or small business, this is the course for you! You will learn to start your own arts and crafts business from a professional artist. You will learn to create your own unique business identity, and discover what makes marketing in the arts and crafts business different from marketing in most other enterprises and find a sales approach the fits your personality. You will learn how to find and get into the best craft shows, as well as design booths that really draw customers in. You will discover how to price your work effectively so you can set yourself up for success whether you are selling through craft shows, in galleries, online, or even in your own retail store.
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Start Your Own Arts and Crafts Business ‌‌
This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Homeschooling can be a bit of a mystery if you’re new to the topic. In this course, you’ll start at the beginning, delving into the history of homeschooling and examining its status today in all 50 states. You’ll see how to find the laws and regulations that govern your community and you might be surprised to learn that homeschooling is legal and growing all around you. As you discover what you need to know to homeschool your children, you’ll also become familiar with the terminology the homeschool community uses. You’ll see how homeschooling gives you the opportunity to socialize your children as well as build long-lasting and productive relationships with peers and adults. You’ll also find out how homeschooling gives you unique opportunities to teach valuable life skills. From manners to money management, you can be sure your children master subjects that don’t make it into most textbooks. You’ll also learn about full-time homeschooling for travelers and how it can fit into their adventurous lives. When you finish this course, you’ll have lots of information and guidance to plot your homeschooling course for years to come!
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Homeschool With Success ‌‌
This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Nature photography can be a fun, relaxing, and exciting hobby! In this course, you’ll learn about the many aspects of outdoor photography as well as how to master your digital camera’s controls and features. With the knowledge you gain in this course, you’ll be taking exceptional nature photos in no time. You’ll explore composition and lighting issues and find out how to take beautiful photos of landscapes, flowers, trees, and water. Along the way, you’ll delve into your camera’s shutter speed and aperture controls so that you’ll be able to capture the photos you really want. You will discover how to use your computer to process your photos and digitally correct the most common problems. You’ll see how your photos can become works of art rather than just snapshots of nature. By the end of this course, you’ll have become the nature photographer you always wanted to be!
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Photographing Nature With Your Digital Camera ‌‌
This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Whether you want to learn conversational Japanese for travel or just for fun, you’ll find this course makes it easy and enjoyable for beginners to master the essentials of the Japanese language. Throughout this course, you’ll gain cultural knowledge and learn useful conversational phrases and vocabulary words particular to a specific area of travel. You’ll practice these in drills, interactive exercises, and dialogues. In each lesson, you’ll find helpful audio aids and Japanese words written in the English alphabet. This technique will allow you to bypass one of the biggest obstacles for most beginners of Japanese: the letter system. By the end of this course, you’ll have acquired basic conversational skills that enable you to travel around the country easily, and you’ll have discovered the heart of Japan!
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Conversational Japanese ‌‌
This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: Tracing your family’s history is a fascinating journey. Genealogy Basics will help you understand the genealogy research process and how to interpret the information you find. This course guides you through the search process for family names using several subscription-based websites, which you can access while enrolled in this class. You will learn through hands-on examples that help you dig deeper into your family’s past. You will develop a strategy to accomplish your objectives, evaluate the results, and share that information with others. You will discover where to look, who to contact, and how to make your family history come alive!
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Genealogy Basics ‌‌
This is an online class offered through Ed2Go: You can become an effective public speaker! In this course, you will discover how to talk confidently and persuasively to both large audiences and small groups. You will also learn how to plan and deliver your presentations skillfully and how to manage one of the most common public speaking barriers-fear. You’ll learn the secrets to presenting a speech, how to handle questions and manage conflict in meetings, and even how to shine in a job interview. You will get tips for training your voice and learn how to use both verbal and nonverbal communication effectively. By the time you finish this course, you’ll have an entire set of skills you can use on the job, in social settings, and in any other situation where you need to communicate with ease and authority!
***IMPORTANT*** You must also sign up for this class in the A-B Tech Ed2go portal 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, A-B Tech Continuing 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.
View course details for Mastering Public Speaking ‌‌