Online Training
Update your skills, discover a new talent or chart a new career path at your own pace and at your convenience with our instructor-led online certificate courses. Courses run for eight weeks: six weeks of active lessons and an additional two weeks to complete the assignments. The lessons are supplemented by interactive quizzes, assignments, tutorials and online discussion areas. For most classes, the materials will be made available to you over the World Wide Web. Read your lessons and ask questions of your instructor at times that are most convenient to you. All you need to get started is internet access, an e-mail address and a web browser.
Education To Go (ed2go) Classes
All classes cost $65 and are 24 hrs unless otherwise noted.
Visit ed2go.com/abtech for course offerings and requirements
To review a course, click the appropriate category and then click on your course title. Click on the Enroll Now button to register. Once you have completed the orientation you will receive a confirmation e-mail. Print the e-mail and return it with your payment. Visit the site often as new courses are added continuously. If you are interested in a course that you do not have listed, please feel free to contact us. For more information regarding classes that cost $65 call 828-254-1921, Ext. 5833 or email jlane@abtech.edu.
For classes that cost $70 - please call 828-254-1921, Ext.369 or emal jstahle@abtech.edu
Payment is required one day prior to the class start date so that access to online classes can be authorized. After the start date, lessons can be accessed at any time during the six-week course.
Classes start Dec 09, 2009 and Jan 20, Feb 17, Mar 17, & Apr 14, 2010
Gatlin Classes
Pharmacy Technician - Online
This course will prepare students for entry-level pharmacy technician positions. Students will learn the skills required to order, stock, package and prepare medications. This course will prepare students to sit for the National Certification Exam. Students will be required to complete two clinical rotations including 20 hours of retail experience and 20 hours of hospital experience. Students cannot register online for this course. Call 254-1921 Ext. 5833 for pre-registration information. (300 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $2,120.00- Dec 08, Course #: SEF-7201-L01
- Jan 04, Course #: SEF-7209-A01
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7209-B01
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7209-C01
- Apr 05, Course #:SEF-7209-D01
MCSA - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator - Online
Prepare yourself online for the MCSA certification exams. Classes begin once a month and access is granted for one year. Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator for Microsoft Windows Server 2003 (MCSA 2003) certificate program is designed to provide the students the skills needed to acquire entry-level employment in the field of network administration. Graduates of the program can seek successful employment as computer technicians, systems support specialists, or network administrators. Students cannot register online for the MCSA course, Call 254-1921, Ext 5833 for preregistration information. (440 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $2,400.00- Jan 04, Course #: SEF-7424-A03
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7424-B03
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7424-C03
- Apr 05, Course #: SEF-7424-D03
MCSA+ - Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (Accelerated) - Online
This training program is for those who hold one of the following third-party certifications or certification combinations: Security+ Certification, A+ and Network+ certifications or A+ and Server+ certifications. Classes begin once a month and access is granted for one year. Students cannot register online for the MCSA+ course. Call 254-1921, Ext. 5833 for preregistration information. (340 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $2,100.00- Jan 04, Course #: SEF-7425-A04
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7425-B04
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7425-C04
- Apr 05, Course #: SEF-7425-D04
MCSE - Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer - Online
The Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer Security course on Microsoft Windows 2003 training certification ensures IT professionals the knowledge and skill to design, plan, and implement security on the Microsoft platform and as part of a secure computing environment. Students cannot register online for the MCSE course. Call 254-1921, Ext. 5833 for preregistration information. (700 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $3,200.00- Jan 04, Course #: SEF-7422-A05
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7422-B05
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7422-C05
- Apr 05, Course #: SEF-7422-D05
MCTS - Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 - Online
This nationally-recognized Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist: Microsoft SQL Server 2005 course teaches students thorough knowledge of the product, as well as an understanding of how to use the Transact-SQL language, and know-how to explore the user interface. Technology Specialists typically pursue careers as database administrators, database developers, or business intelligence developers. They may also be developers and systems administrators who do not work with SQL Server daily but who want to show their breadth of technology experience. Students cannot register online for the MCTS course. Call 254-1921, Ext. 5833 for preregistration. (480 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $3,000.00- Jan 04, Course #: SEF-7247-A02
- Feb 01, Course #: SEF-7247-B02
- Mar 01, Course #: SEF-7247-C02
- Apr 05, Course #: SEF-7247-D02