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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This course is designed for the instructional areas related to the basic principles and procedures of accounting and bookkeeping. Topics may include 1) general ledger accounts, 2) analyzing and recording accounts receivable and payable transactions, 3) reconciling statements, and 4) preparation and analysis of financial statements.
Meeting time and location:
02/05/25 - 05/16/25
Wed, Fri 2p - 6p
Transformation Village, Room 7
45 Rocky Ridge Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for Professional Bookkeeping Found ‌‌
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 ‌‌
Learning QuickBooks is a great way for small business owners to gain control over the financial aspects of their business. This course will introduce you to QuickBooks 2019 and teach you the ins and outs of this widely-used accounting software.
***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 Quickbooks 2019 ‌‌
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 ‌‌
This training gives students new to Relays, Motor Contactors, and Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) an interactive, safe, hands-on approach to learn and apply these electrical controls. In this training students are encouraged to have a notebook, a pencil, and two different highlighters. It is recommended to take Fundamentals of Industrial Electricity before taking this training if you are new to electricity.
Instructor: Falbo
Meeting time:
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 107
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Plc Relays Fundamentals ‌‌
This training gives students an introduction to Troubleshooting Programmable Logic Controllers (PLC’s) in an interactive, safe, hands-on approach. Basic programming with an emphasis on troubleshooting with a meter will be given. This will be using Allen Bradley SLC 5000 or Siemens TIA Portal. Students should bring a notebook, a pencil, and two different highlighters to class. Prerequisite: Relay/PLC Fundamentals.
Instructor: Falbo
Meeting time and location:
04/28/25 - 05/02/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 107
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Plc Troubleshooting ‌‌
This training gives students new to robot control an interactive, safe, hands-on approach to learn what they need to get started interfacing with an industry standard Fanuc Robot Arm System. This course is recommended for beginners before taking our FANUC Robot Fundamentals Level 2 course.
Instructor: Falbo
Meeting time and location:
02/24/25 - 02/28/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 107
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Fanuc Robot Fundamentals ‌‌
This training gives students new to Fanuc CObot arm control an interactive, safe, hands-on approach to learn what they need to get started interfacing with a Fanuc CObot Arm System. Students should bring a notebook and something to write with to class. Prerequisite: Fanuc Robot Fundamentals.
Instructor: Falbo
Meeting time and location:
03/10/25 - 03/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 107
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Fanuc Cobot Fundamentals ‌‌
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 ‌‌
Learn how to create your very own blog and add a podcast too using the tools that you already have available on your computer.
***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 Blogging and Podcasting for Beginners ‌‌
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 ‌‌
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 ‌‌
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 course is based on the NC International Building Code. It is designed for the education and training of the code enforcement official. Students will need to bring a calculator and the following textbooks: 2018 NC Building Code and the 2018 Administrative Code and Policies.
Instructor: Graham
Meeting times and locations:
03/06/25 - 03/08/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/14/25 - 03/15/25
Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/06/25 - 03/08/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/14/25 - 03/15/25
Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Building Inspection II ‌‌
This course will prepare the student for the State of NC Electrical Inspection Level III exam given four times a year. Students should bring the 2020 NEC book and a calculator.
Instructor: Tine
Meeting times and locations:
03/20/25 - 03/28/25
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/20/25 - 03/28/25
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 III ‌‌
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 ‌‌
The Python programming language was developed to provide a way to develop code that’s easy to create and understand. While Python contains the same basic structures as other languages, it also offers unique functionality that makes your life as a programmer easier. This course will show you how to create basic programming structures like decisions and loops. Then, you will move on to more advanced topics such as object-oriented programming with classes and exceptions. In addition, you will explore unique Python data structures such as tuples and dictionaries. You will even learn how to create Python programs with graphic elements that range from simple circles and squares to graphical user interface (GUI) objects like buttons and labels. Whether you’re interested in writing simple scripts, full programs, or graphical user interfaces, this course will give you the tools you need to use Python with skill and confidence.
***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 Python 3 ‌‌