Continuing Education Online Registration

Gain a marketable new skill by learning the basics of double-entry bookkeeping, financial reporting, and more.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This course is the definitive guide to the principles of sound dog breeding. If you’re a veterinary assistant or preparing to become one, this course will help you understand the essential facts so that you can knowledgeably converse with clients on the complexities of canine reproduction.

Learn the practical skills you’ll need to be a valuable veterinary assistant or educated pet owner. This course is the third installment in the "Become a Veterinary Assistant" series. Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from videos that demonstrate many procedures and techniques, as well as state-of-the-art interactive graphics. It’s as close as you can get to actually being right there in the veterinarian’s office!

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.

Learn how to create your very own blog and add a podcast too using the tools that you already have available on your computer.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Learn how to research and develop relationships with potential funding sources, organize grant writing campaigns, and prepare proposals.

Learn how to develop successful, fundable grant proposals from experts in the field.

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).

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).

Take your first steps toward a career as a computer programmer as you master basic programming concepts and get hands-on practice in writing applications containing GUIs, sound, and graphics.

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.