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. - Thur. 8:30 a.m. – 6:30 p.m.
    • Fri. 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

View current Continuing Education schedule

 

*** Returning Students Enrolling In Motorcycle Safety Must Complete Update Form ***

 

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Course Register Dates Price
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.
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.
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:

10/28/24 - 11/20/24
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ramsey, Room 114
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753

If you have ever considered a career as a veterinary assistant, you might have quite a few questions about what it is they do: What vaccinations do cats and dogs? What is the best way to control fleas? What do you do if your dog has a cut? What is the best way to deal with an emergency situation involving a pet? This course answers these questions and more. You will learn about pet nutrition and a variety of health and safety issues. You will understand how to treat and prevent parasites, including roundworms and heartworms. You will even learn the facts of life, as it pertains to dogs and cats. You will explore current thoughts on spaying and neutering, how to deal with the very emotional issues of euthanasia, pet loss, and how best to assist clients in a time of need.
***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.
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 times and locations:

08/22/24 - 10/10/24
Tue, Thur 6p - 9p
Dogwood, Room 180
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

10/17/24 - 11/21/24
Tue, Thur 6p - 9p
Dogwood, Room 180
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

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.
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:

10/07/24 - 10/23/24
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

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:

07/15/24 - 07/31/24
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

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:

11/04/24 - 11/20/24
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

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.
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, 2018 NC Residential Code, and the 2018 Administrative Code and Policies.
Instructor: Graham
Meeting times and locations:

08/08/24 - 08/17/24
Thur, Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

08/08/24 - 08/17/24
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

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:

09/12/24 - 09/14/24
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

09/12/24 - 09/14/24
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

09/12/24 - 09/20/24
Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

09/12/24 - 09/20/24
Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

09/19/24 - 09/20/24
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

09/19/24 - 09/20/24
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

This course will prepare the student for the State of NC Electrical Inspection Level II exam given four times a year. Students should bring a copy of the 2020 NEC and a calculator to class.
Instructor: Tine
Meeting times and locations:

09/12/24 - 09/20/24
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

09/12/24 - 09/20/24
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 446
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

This class is for students to gain a working knowledge of the code as it applies to residential and small commercial inspection and how to readily apply the code to day-to-day problems. The class will also help to prepare students for the qualifying examination for a Standard Certificate at Level I. Required texts include:2018 NC Fuel Gas, 2018 NC Mechanical Code, <I> 2018 NC Energy Conservation Code ,and the Administrative Code and Policies.
Instructor: Arthur
Meeting times and locations:

09/24/24 - 09/27/24
Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

09/24/24 - 09/27/24
Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

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:

11/06/24 - 11/08/24
Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

11/06/24 - 11/08/24
Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801

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.
Are you ready to continue your journey into the world of grants? You will learn how to create a fundraising plan for all types of grantmakers. In addition, you will explore websites for finding and reviewing corporate, foundation, and government grant funding opportunities and grant application guidelines. You will go through every aspect of strategic funding research, preparing a fundraising plan, writing an award-winning plan of operation, and creating a project budget without red flags. Then you will journey into the world of grants available for your projects. The excitement will build when you discover just how many funding opportunities are available. You will see grants for arts and humanities, education, medical, science and agriculture, human services, and corporate foundation grants. You will also explore new grant-writing trends and what to do when you’re notified of a grant award or a grant rejection. Don’t worry, there’s a plan to implement for future grant seeking success if you don’t get your project funded. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to continue tracking future grant-writing and funding trends, bounce back successfully from rejection notices, and manage all of your grant awards proficiently. In addition, you will gain confidence in all areas of grant seeking, grant writing, and grants management (post-award reporting requirements).
***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.
Are you ready to continue your journey into the world of grants? You will learn how to create a fundraising plan for all types of grantmakers. In addition, you will explore websites for finding and reviewing corporate, foundation, and government grant funding opportunities and grant application guidelines. You will go through every aspect of strategic funding research, preparing a fundraising plan, writing an award-winning plan of operation, and creating a project budget without red flags. Then you will journey into the world of grants available for your projects. The excitement will build when you discover just how many funding opportunities are available. You will see grants for arts and humanities, education, medical, science and agriculture, human services, and corporate foundation grants. You will also explore new grant-writing trends and what to do when you’re notified of a grant award or a grant rejection. Don’t worry, there’s a plan to implement for future grant seeking success if you don’t get your project funded. By the end of the course, you will be prepared to continue tracking future grant-writing and funding trends, bounce back successfully from rejection notices, and manage all of your grant awards proficiently. In addition, you will gain confidence in all areas of grant seeking, grant writing, and grants management (post-award reporting requirements).
***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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.