Returning students Have you moved, or changed phone numbers or email addresses since your last registration? Before you register, please complete the Continuing Education Student Record Update Form. This is important. The online registration process will not update your information. See the contact information below for additional questions.
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
- A-B Tech Asheville main campus
View the current Continuing Education Schedule
*** Returning Students Enrolling In Motorcycle Safety Must Complete Update Form ***
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Aug 25 - Dec 10
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$187
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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:
08/25/25 - 12/10/25
Mon, Wed 2:30p - 6p
Transformation Village, Room 7
45 Rocky Ridge Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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Explore the world of corporate accounting and increase your financial know-how while gaining in-demand skills. This course will provide you with a solid understanding of recording and analyzing plant assets, depreciation, interest, dividends, revenue and other important corporate money matters. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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If you want to increase your financial awareness and gain a marketable skill, this course is for you. You will learn the double-entry bookkeeping, financial transactions, financial reporting, and more. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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Manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. This course will give you hands-on experience recording income and expenses; entering checks and credit card payments; tracking your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Aug 13 - Oct 3
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$75
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Manage the financial aspects of your small business quickly and efficiently using QuickBooks Online. This course will give you hands-on experience recording income and expenses; entering checks and credit card payments; tracking your payables, inventory, and receivables; and much more. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Nov 10–14
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$82
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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 and location:
11/10/25 - 11/14/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 107
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 18–21
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$82
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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:
11/18/25 - 11/21/25
Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 1p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 107
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Dec 8–19
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$137
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This training gives students instruction on higher voltage safety and control. A safe, interactive, hands-on approach will be used to cover the following topics: Three Phase Power / Electrical Prints; Electrical Panels / Safety; Panel Wiring; Sizing Disconnects and Overcurrent Devices; Grounding Control Systems; Internal Panel Wiring; Wiring Between Panels; Wire Bundling; Motor Wiring; Motor Contactor Control To Motor; Frequency Drive to Motor. It is recommended to take Level 1, and Level 2 in our electrical series before taking this training.
Instructor: Falbo
Meeting time and location:
12/08/25 - 12/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 107
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Sep 22 - Oct 15
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$177
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This course prepares individuals to assist in the care of animals in a retail setting. Core topics include animal behavior, grooming techniques, handling/restraining of animals, customer service, and recordkeeping.
Instructor: Burr
Meeting time and location:
09/22/25 - 10/15/25
Mon, Wed 1p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course 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. According to CompTIA, getting your A+ certification can lead to a rewarding IT career-with average salaries ranging from $45,000-$60,000, depending on the role you pursue. Note: To properly prepare for your 220-1101/1102 CompTIA A+ certification exams, in addition to this course, you will need to complete the following course series: CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2: Software and CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 3: Network Security. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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Blogging and Podcasting are great ways to express yourself, but maybe you’re not sure how to start. This course will teach you how to successfully plan and create your very own blog and podcast using hands-on exercises and free web tools. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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Gain a working knowledge of the computer skills you’ll need to succeed in today’s job market. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Jul 31 - Aug 8
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$137
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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:
07/31/25 - 08/02/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/31/25 - 08/02/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/07/25 - 08/08/25
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/07/25 - 08/08/25
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 14–23
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$137
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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:
08/14/25 - 08/23/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/14/25 - 08/23/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 6–15
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$137
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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:
11/06/25 - 11/08/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 451
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
11/06/25 - 11/08/25
Thur, Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 451
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
11/14/25 - 11/15/25
Fri, Sat 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 451
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
11/14/25 - 11/15/25
Fri, Sat 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 451
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 2–10
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$137
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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:
10/02/25 - 10/10/25
Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/02/25 - 10/10/25
Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Sep 3–5
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$82
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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:
09/03/25 - 09/05/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
09/03/25 - 09/05/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Sep 15–18
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$137
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This course is designed to prepare eligible students to sit for the Level I certification examination for a Standards Certificate in Plumbing Inspection. Access to 2018 NC Code Book is required. Found online at: https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/codes-current-and-pas t
Instructor: Meadows
Meeting times and locations:
09/15/25 - 09/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
09/15/25 - 09/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 23–25
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$82
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This course is designed to prepare eligible students to sit for the Level II certification examination for a Standards Certificate in Plumbing Inspection. Access to 2018 NC Code Book is required. Found online at: https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/codes-current-and-pas t
Instructor: Meadows
Meeting times and locations:
07/23/25 - 07/25/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
07/23/25 - 07/25/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Aug 25–26
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$82
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This course is designed to prepare eligible students to sit for the Level III certification examination for a Standards Certificate in Plumbing Inspection. Access to 2018 NC Code Book is required. Found online at: https://www.ncosfm.gov/codes/codes-current-and-pas t
Instructor: Meadows
Meeting times and locations:
08/25/25 - 08/26/25
Mon, Tue 8a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 114
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
08/25/25 - 08/26/25
Mon, Tue 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 114
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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This course provides students with the hands-on experience and knowledge they need to successfully begin the planning process for projects in need of grant funding. An approach to grantseeking begins with thinking about why the funding is needed and involving the grant applicant’s stakeholders in the planning process. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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The CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2: Software course teaches you about working with many different operating systems, virtual machines, and various software. In part two of our three-step series, you will learn how to operate and maintain these items on our systems. According to CompTIA, getting your A+ certification can lead to a rewarding IT career-with average salaries ranging from $45,000-$60,000, depending on the role you pursue. Note: Students should previously have completed the CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 1: Hardware course. Upon completion of CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 2: Software, you should prepare to enroll in our final prep course, CompTIA A+ Certification Prep 3: Network Security, to successfully prepare for both the 220-1101/1102 exams and your career as a certified technician. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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Create foundational programming structures with Python. This course will provide the fundamentals of computer programming in Python 3 with topics that include basic decisions and loops, advanced data structures, object-oriented programming, and graphical user interfaces. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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Aug 13 - Oct 3
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$75
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Create foundational programming structures with Python. This course will provide the fundamentals of computer programming in Python 3 with topics that include basic decisions and loops, advanced data structures, object-oriented programming, and graphical user interfaces. Visit https://www.ed2go.com/abtech/ for more details.
***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.
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