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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Sep 9 - Dec 19
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$227
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This course provides theory and clinical experiences needed for the proper collection of blood and other specimens used for diagnostic testing. Emphasis is placed on ethics, legalities, medical terminology, safety and universal precautions, health care delivery systems, patient relations, anatomy and physiology, and specimen collection. Upon completion, students should be able to safely perform procedures necessary for specimen collections on patients in various health care settings and may be eligible for national certification as phlebotomy technicians. Course may include a clinical component
Instructor: Lea
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 09/09/25 5:30p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 09/13/25 8:30a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 09/13/25 12p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
09/11/25 - 11/13/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
11/14/25 - 11/21/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 7a - 12p
Carepartners, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
11/14/25 - 11/21/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Carepartners, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/03/25 - 12/18/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 7a - 12p
Carepartners, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/03/25 - 12/18/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Carepartners, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 12/19/25 7a - 11a
Carepartners, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/19/25 - 12/23/25
Fri 12p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
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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Take a look at the many job settings and career paths open to you if you become a pharmacy technician. This course will help you master the skills that will prepare you for and entry-level position as a pharmacy tech or clerk, and the steps you can take to become certified. 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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Take a look at the many job settings and career paths open to you if you become a pharmacy technician. This course will help you master the skills that will prepare you for and entry-level position as a pharmacy tech or clerk, and the steps you can take to become certified. 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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Sep 17 - Nov 7
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$75
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Take a look at the many job settings and career paths open to you if you become a pharmacy technician. This course will help you master the skills that will prepare you for and entry-level position as a pharmacy tech or clerk, and the steps you can take to become certified. 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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Sep 30 - Oct 23
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$137
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This course is geared toward those who are interested in learning what it takes to be a professional plumbing tradesman. Topics include; basic fittings, fixtures, drainage, waste, ventilation, and safety.
Instructor: Meadows
Meeting time and location:
09/30/25 - 10/23/25
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Nov 4 - Dec 4
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$137
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This course is geared toward those who are interested in learning what it takes to be a professional plumbing tradesman. Topics include; basic fittings, fixtures, drainage, waste, ventilation, and safety.
Instructor: Meadows
Meeting time and location:
11/04/25 - 12/04/25
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Ramsey, Room 112
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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Prepare for a rewarding career as an important member of the physical therapy team. This course will teach you about the workings of the human body, various disorders, patient safety, and even how to speak the language of physical therapy. 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 1 - Dec 8
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$192
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The course is necessary to satisfy the NC Real Estate Commission requirements for provisional broker status in NC. Designed to prepare students to pass the real estate license examination administered by the NC Real Estate Commission. Topics include basic real estate principles and practices, law and contracts, financing, closing valuation, fair housing, and real estate laws. Class meets in person and frequent breaks are provided. Required textbook Modern Real Estate Practice in NC, 10th Edition. Instructor: Judi Moolten. No class scheduled the week of Thanksgiving, 11/22-11/27.
Instructor: Moolten
Meeting times and locations:
11/01/25 - 11/22/25
Sat 11a - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 208
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
11/03/25 - 11/19/25
Mon, Wed 3:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 208
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 12/06/25 11a - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 208
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/01/25 - 12/08/25
Mon, Wed 3:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 208
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 2
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$90
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With the knowledge and skills, you learn in this course you can save a life. You will learn the skills of CPR for victims of all ages. You will learn how to relieve choking (foreign-body airway obstruction). The skills you learn in this course will enable you to recognize emergencies such as sudden cardiac arrest and how to respond to them. Required Text & Equipment: 1) Pocket Mask (CPR Mask) 2) AHA Basic Life Support Provider Student Manual - 2015 edition. A-B Tech Emergency Services Division offers one BLS class every month. Please refer to the Emergency Services Continuing Education web page for current class updates or changes. For further assistance please contact Justyn Whitson at 828-782-2624, or justynlwhitson@abtech.edu
Meeting time:
Sat 08/02/25 9a - 3p
Education Bldg, Room 206
A-B Tech Woodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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Jul 16 - Sep 5
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$75
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Learn why you’re at risk and what you can do to protect your precious personal and business data from the outside world. In this course, a security expert will teach you the fundamentals of PC and network security as you learn to install and configure a firewall to build an impenetrable moat around your computer or network. 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 14
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$97
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This course provides instruction on the operation and maintenance of an industrial forklift taught in a bilingual English/Spanish format. Core topics include forklift design, controls and instrumentation, pre-use inspection, safety awareness, and forklift stability. This course meets the training requirements for related Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) regulations.
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 11/14/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 11/14/25 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 20
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$52
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Receipt Supported Occupational Training
Instructor: Cappetti
Meeting time:
Mon 10/20/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 25 - Nov 8
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$77
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This course is designed to build on students’ basic knowledge of 3D printing technology and techniques. Curriculum includes in-depth exploration and understanding of printing with various filament types and appropriate machine settings to accommodate those variations. Students will utilize Fusion 360 to modify or design objects. By the end of the course, students will be able to 3D model, create 3D printed objects and troubleshoot intermediate 3D printer issues. Prerequisites include: Fusion Level 1 and 3D Printing Level 1, or prior experience with Fusion and 3D printer operation.
Instructor: Cappetti
Meeting times and locations:
10/25/25 - 11/08/25
Sat 9a - 1p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/25/25 - 11/08/25
Sat 2p - 6p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 15
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 08/15/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 08/15/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Sep 19
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 09/19/25 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Fri 09/19/25 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Sep 20
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 09/20/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 09/20/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 24
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 10/24/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 10/24/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 14
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 11/14/25 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Fri 11/14/25 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Nov 15
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 11/15/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 11/15/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Dec 12
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 12/12/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 12/12/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 8
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$107
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One in five adults in the US report living with a mental health challenge. Mental Health First Aid teaches how to identify, understand and respond to signs of mental illness and substance use disorders. Gain the skills needed to provide initial support to someone who may be developing a mental health or substance use problem, and help connect them to the appropriate care. Learn the symptoms of common mental illnesses, substance use disorders,how to de-escalate crisis situations safely and initiate timely referrals to appropriate professional resources in the community. All materials provided. Class prepares students for a certification from the National Council for Mental Wellbeing, valid for 3 years. Must be 18 years of age to register. Class breaks 1 hour for lunch.
Instructor: Pack
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 08/08/25 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 08/08/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 21
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$50
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ChatGPT is a cutting-edge natural language generation model that can produce fluent and engaging texts on various topics and domains. It can also converse with humans in a natural and coherent way, using its own words and knowledge. In this course, you will learn how to use ChatGPT and other similar generative AI tools as a deep knowledge resource to make your workday and play time more productive, fun and efficient. By the end of this class, you will be able to: understand what ChatGPT is and why it is a societal revolution, appreciate the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT, and how to deal with its errors and inconsistencies, and craft effective prompts to elicit relevant and useful responses from ChatGPT. This course is designed for anyone who is interested in natural language generation and conversational AI, regardless of their background or experience level. No prior knowledge of programming or machine learning is required. However, some familiarity with web browsing and online communication is recommended.
Instructor: Truffa
Meeting time:
Thur 08/21/25 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 6
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$50
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ChatGPT is a cutting-edge natural language generation model that can produce fluent and engaging texts on various topics and domains. It can also converse with humans in a natural and coherent way, using its own words and knowledge. In this course, you will learn how to use ChatGPT and other similar generative AI tools as a deep knowledge resource to make your workday and play time more productive, fun and efficient. By the end of this class, you will be able to: understand what ChatGPT is and why it is a societal revolution, appreciate the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT, and how to deal with its errors and inconsistencies, and craft effective prompts to elicit relevant and useful responses from ChatGPT. This course is designed for anyone who is interested in natural language generation and conversational AI, regardless of their background or experience level. No prior knowledge of programming or machine learning is required. However, some familiarity with web browsing and online communication is recommended.
Instructor: Truffa
Meeting time:
Thur 11/06/25 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 1
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$77
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Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of drones with our hands-on Drone: Flight Lab. Explore the principles of flight, drone controls, and unleash your imagination as you navigate aerially. Whether you are a novice or an experienced drone pilot, our expert instructors will guide you through training and discuss how best to incorporate the technology into your new or existing business. Join us for an extraordinary experience where innovation takes flight. Personal drones are encouraged but not required. Protective eyewear is required. The class will be held at A-B Tech Enka, in the parking lot outside the Small Business Center. Restrooms will be accessible.
Meeting time:
Fri 08/01/25 1p - 5p
Haynes Center, EPL6
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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