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. - 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

View the current Continuing Education Schedule

 

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This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
03/17/25 - 03/18/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for DMV: OBD Emissions ‌‌
This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
04/21/25 - 04/22/25
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for DMV: OBD Emissions ‌‌
This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
12/02/24 - 12/03/24
Mon 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
12/02/24 - 12/03/24
Tue 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
12/02/24 - 12/03/24
Tue 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for DMV: Auto Safety Inspection ‌‌
This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 01/06/25 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 01/07/25 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 01/07/25 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for DMV: Auto Safety Inspection ‌‌
This course covers the operation of a public inspection station and station facilities, inspection rules and procedures for brakes, lights, horn, steering, wipers, directional signals, tires, mirrors, exhaust system, etc. Safety inspectors are responsible for knowing all the information in the NC Safety Inspection Manual.
Instructor: Doying
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 02/03/25 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 02/04/25 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 124
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 02/04/25 6p - 10p
Dogwood, Room 207
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for DMV: Auto Safety Inspection ‌‌
Help your students with high-functioning autism and Asperger’s Syndrome unlock their potential in the classroom.
***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.
View course details for Teaching Students With Autism:strategies ‌‌
The purpose of this course is to provide training on developing a Rapid Assessment Post-Impact of Disaster plan and procedures for rapidly and efficiently collecting disaster intelligence immediately following a disaster to help prioritize response activities, allocate available resources, and specifically request resources from other sources to save and sustain lives.
Meeting time:
Fri 01/24/25 8:30a - 12:30p
View course details for RAPID Assessment ‌‌
This 40 hour in person program provides an introduction to medical interpreting, preparing student to enter the field as a professional interpreter in healthcare. Class meets the requirement to apply for medical interpreter certification with the Certification Commission for Healthcare Interpreters (CCHI) and the National Board of Certification for Medical Interpreters (NBCMI). Course covers medical interpreting ethics, standards, protocols, skills and modes, tackles medical terminology, the healthcare system, medical protocols-including HIPAA and infection control-and language access laws. Instructor: Gulnara Akbarova Required Textbooks: The Medical Interpreter: A Foundation Textbook for Medical Interpreting and The Community Interpreter: An International Workbook of Activities and Role plays. Prerequisites: Can speak and read English and one other language.
Instructor: Akbarova
Meeting times and locations:
01/25/25 - 02/22/25
Sat 8:30a - 12:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 517
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/25/25 - 02/22/25
Sat 1:30p - 5:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 517
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Medical Interpreter ‌‌
Explore the benefits of communicating with basic Spanish in today’s global economy. This course provides an introductory study of survival Spanish in the workplace for non-Spanish speaking employers, employees and job seekers who desire to enhance communication skills. Students will learn to identify, minimize or eliminate barriers to communication and understanding between native Spanish speakers and non-Spanish speakers. The course utilizes a variety of engaging methods to address basic Spanish commands, yes/no questions and simple phrases critical to the workplace.
Instructor: Harney
Meeting time and location:
02/03/25 - 03/10/25
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish for the Workplace Basic ‌‌
This course offers applied Spanish for the Workplace to facilitate basic communication with people whose native language is Spanish. Emphasis is placed on oral communication and career-specific vocabulary that is focused on health, business, and/or public service professions. Upon completion, students should be able to communicate at a functional level with native speakers and demonstrate cultural sensitivity. *Classes run on Fridays only
Instructor: Harney
Meeting time and location:
01/06/25 - 05/06/25
Fri 9:30a - 12:15p
Elm, Room 232
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish for the Workplace Plus ‌‌
What do you do if a patient needs your help, but you can’t understand them? What if you encounter worried family members, but aren’t able to reassure them that everything will be fine? Those in the medical field can easily find themselves in such situations, and you want to be prepared. Medical Spanish courses are the perfect solution. This simple and enjoyable Spanish for Medical Professionals course will give you the basic tools you need to bridge the communication gap. With increasing numbers of Spanish-speaking patients entering the healthcare system every year, it’s more crucial than ever for health professionals to learn medical Spanish. What’s more, adding Spanish skills to your resume can broaden your career horizons and give you an advantage over other healthcare workers. This course skips the "touristy" topics and focuses on the basic medical Spanish phrases you really need to know in a medical setting. Whether you’re new to the language or just want a refresher, this medical Spanish class can help you. !Vamos! (Let’s go!)
***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.
View course details for Medical Spanish ‌‌
Course designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina. Instruction covers nine core competencies essential to working as a certified CHW including communication, capacity building, service, coordination, interpersonal, advocacy, outreach, and personal/professional skills. Knowledge-based competencies include health and social issues that disproportionately impact clients. Class meets virtually via Zoom once a week, with additional online assignments and self-paced work per week. Prerequisites: Ability to receive, compose and send email, access web-based material, save independent coursework to computer file and upload/download documents. Access to laptop or desktop computer with camera capability. Required Textbook: Foundations for Community Health Workers, 2nd ed.
Instructor: De la Garza
Meeting time and location:
01/18/25 - 05/03/25
Sat 6p - 9p
Online
Virtual Learning Classroom
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Community Health Worker ‌‌
Course designed to provide individuals with the required knowledge, tools, and resources to become recognized as a certified Community Health Worker (CHW) in North Carolina. Instruction covers nine core competencies essential to working as a certified CHW including communication, capacity building, service, coordination, interpersonal, advocacy, outreach, and personal/professional skills. Knowledge-based competencies include health and social issues that disproportionately impact clients. Class meets virtually via Zoom once a week, with additional online assignments and self-paced work per week. Prerequisites: Ability to receive, compose and send email, access web-based material, save independent coursework to computer file and upload/download documents. Access to laptop or desktop computer with camera capability. Required Textbook: Foundations for Community Health Workers, 2nd ed.
Instructor: Grier-McEachin
Meeting time and location:
01/30/25 - 05/15/25
Thur 6p - 9p
Online
Virtual Learning Classroom
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Community Health Worker ‌‌
This course will introduce the basics of the computer system PC Windows with attention for job seeking. Students will get hands on experience with keyboard and mouse applications that will improve proficiency in job searching & exploration, resume production & updating, and cover letter generating & updating. Attendees will gain a knowledge of all the essential hardware components for proper use. Participants will gain experience and obtain knowledge of software programs including Google, Microsoft Office, and internet safety and security with emphasis on password construction & password safeguarding.
Instructor: Butcher
Meeting time and location:
02/17/25 - 02/19/25
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Ramsey, Room 118
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
View course details for Essential Computer Skills: A Comprehensive 6-HOUR Course ‌‌
Improve computer skills while developing employability skills. Students will learn the basics of Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and how to use these programs in day-to-day settings as well as in job search efforts. Work on resumes, cover letters, presentations, budgets, and more. You will also learn computer file management skills to save your work on the hard drive, usb device and cloud services, as well as moving, copying, naming, uploading and changing file types. And also improve basic keyboarding skills. This course sets the foundation for other computer courses. Prefer students have taken Computer Skills for Job Seekers prior to enrolling in this course. Call 828-398-7334 or email jobpreparedness@abtech.edu to sign up today.
Instructor: Butcher
Meeting times and locations:
12/10/24 - 12/19/24
Tue, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
12/31/24 - 01/09/25
Tue, Thur 12:30p - 3:30p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 151
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for Computer Skills for the Workplace ‌‌
This course will introduce you to working in a medical laboratory. You will learn how to perform common tests in each laboratory department, as well as specimen collection, handling, and processing. You will gain also key skills for working with laboratory instruments and computer systems and how they work with laboratory professionals to improve quality and efficiency.
***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.
View course details for Intro to Medical Laboratory ‌‌
This course provides essential information to introduce or refresh your skills and competencies as you prepare and complete your first project. This course will also help you prepare for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams offered by the Project Management Institute, PMI.
***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.
View course details for Project Management Fundamentals ‌‌
This course provides essential information to introduce or refresh your skills and competencies as you prepare and complete your first project. This course will also help you prepare for the internationally recognized Project Management Professional (PMP) and Certified Associate in Project Management (CAPM) exams offered by the Project Management Institute, PMI.
***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.
View course details for Project Management Fundamentals ‌‌
Learn the people skills required to motivate and delegate, and learn tools for solving problems and resolving conflicts.
***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.
View course details for Fundamentals Supervision & Management I ‌‌
Learn how to be an effective manager or supervisor. Master the basics of communicating effectively, and learn tools for developing your own interpersonal skills.
***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.
View course details for Fundamentals Supervision & Management II ‌‌
Industry veteran shows you how to take a nonprofit business from vision to reality.
***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.
View course details for Starting a Nonprofit ‌‌
This course is designed to prepare students for both state and national massage therapy licensing exams through classwork and practical, hands-on training. Students will obtain a foundation for practice as an entry-level professional massage therapist. Topics will include: education, anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, communication, client evaluation, technique, pain relief, stress management, professional standards and practice management.
Instructor: Lancaster
Meeting times and locations:
01/21/25 - 03/03/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 9a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 449
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/21/25 - 03/03/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12p - 3:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 449
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/05/25 - 03/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 9a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 449
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/05/25 - 03/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12p - 3:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 449
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/24/25 - 04/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 9a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 449
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
03/24/25 - 04/18/25
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12p - 3:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 449
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Massage Therapy ‌‌
This course is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.
Instructor: Savopoulou
Meeting times and locations:
Wed 01/22/25 8:30a - 12:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Thur 01/23/25 8:30a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Thur 01/23/25 12p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/24/25 - 02/20/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/24/25 - 02/20/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
02/21/25 - 02/27/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 7a - 12p
Greentree Ridge, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
02/21/25 - 02/27/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Greentree Ridge, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Wed 03/05/25 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Wed 03/05/25 12:30p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 03/07/25 8:30a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 03/07/25 12p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Nurse Aide Level I ‌‌
This course is designed to prepare graduates to provide personal care and perform basic nursing skills for the elderly and other adults. Emphasis on aging process including mental, social and physical needs of the elderly, patient’s rights, nutrition management, elimination procedures, safe environment, restorative services, personal and special care procedures and activities, human body structure and function and related common disease/disorders, communication and documentation, death and dying, and roles of the nursing assistant and health team members. A skill/competency evaluation is required. The course includes class, laboratory and clinical learning experiences. Upon satisfactory completion of the course and skill/competency evaluation, the graduate is eligible to apply for listing as a Nurse Aide I by the N.C. Division of Facility Services.
Instructor: Schoenfeld
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 01/21/25 8:30a - 12:30p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Wed 01/22/25 8:30a - 11:30a
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Wed 01/22/25 12p - 2p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
01/27/25 - 02/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
01/27/25 - 02/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
02/24/25 - 02/26/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 7a - 12p
Aston Park Health Care Center, PR
Goodwill Workforce Center
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
02/24/25 - 02/26/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 3:30p
Aston Park Health Care Center, PR
Goodwill Workforce Center
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Wed 03/05/25 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Wed 03/05/25 12:30p - 4p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Mon 03/10/25 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Mon 03/10/25 12:30p - 2p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for Nurse Aide Level I ‌‌