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 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 02/01/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 02/01/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Notary Public ‌‌
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 02/07/25 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Fri 02/07/25 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
View course details for Notary Public ‌‌
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 03/07/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 03/07/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Notary Public ‌‌
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 04/04/25 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Fri 04/04/25 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 112
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
View course details for Notary Public ‌‌
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 04/12/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 04/12/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Notary Public ‌‌
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 05/02/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 05/02/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Notary Public ‌‌
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 12/13/24 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 12/13/24 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Notary Public ‌‌
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 02/07/25 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 02/07/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Mental Health First Aid ‌‌
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 05/30/25 8a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 181
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Fri 05/30/25 1p - 5p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 181
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for Mental Health First Aid ‌‌
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: Lewis
Meeting time:
Thur 04/10/25 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for ChatGPT & Generative AI Tools ‌‌
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 03/28/25 1p - 5p
Haynes Center, EPL6
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for Drone: Flight Lab ‌‌
Prepare for the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Manager Certification. Exam is included as part of the class. Upon completion with a passing grade of 70% on the exam, the student will earn this industry recognized certification that is valid for 5 years. This one day class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 12/03/24 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 12/03/24 1p - 5p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for ServSafe Manager Certification ‌‌
Prepare for the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Manager Certification. Exam is included as part of the class. Upon completion with a passing grade of 70% on the exam, the student will earn this industry recognized certification that is valid for 5 years. This one day class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 01/28/25 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 01/28/25 1p - 5p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for ServSafe Manager Certification ‌‌
Prepare for the National Restaurant Association’s ServSafe Manager Certification. Exam is included as part of the class. Upon completion with a passing grade of 70% on the exam, the student will earn this industry recognized certification that is valid for 5 years. This one day class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.
Meeting times and locations:
Tue 04/01/25 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Tue 04/01/25 1p - 5p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for ServSafe Manager Certification ‌‌
Get prepared now for Remote Online Notarization, signed into law effective July 1, 2023. This course provides instruction to currently commissioned notaries who want to expand their existing qualifications to include remote online notarization. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office for eNotary status. Textbook: NC Electronic Notarization Manual required. Students must have a current notary commission, and must present a current valid photo ID to be admitted to class.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting time:
Tue 05/20/25 6p - 9p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for eNotary ‌‌
Would you like to enhance your career in the wine industry or make recommendations with greater confidence? This class covers topics and practical skills essential for those working with customers in distribution, retail, restaurant, or hospitality settings. Focus on the knowledge needed to prepare for entry level certification exams, such as those offered by the Court of Master Sommeliers and the Society of Wine Educators. Explore the basics of wine, global and regional differences, service techniques, and food pairings. Blind tastings are included to develop distinction ability. Hobbyists welcome. Instructor: Andy Hale. Students must be 21 years old to register and bring an ID verifying their date of birth to class. Exams are not part of the class.
Instructor: Hale
Meeting time and location:
02/18/25 - 03/11/25
Tue 6p - 9p
Magnolia, Room 225
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Foundations of Wine ‌‌
Learn to organize and analyze data using Microsoft Excel through hands-on exercises and examples designed for the beginner. Explore workbook basics, building, formatting and printing worksheets, and using functions and formulas. Basic computer skills required. Students are encouraged to bring their own USB thumb drive to store their data and projects.
Meeting time and location:
04/21/25 - 04/23/25
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Excel for Beginners ‌‌
Learn to organize and analyze data using Microsoft Excel through hands-on exercises and examples designed for the more advanced user. This class is a follow-up to Excel for Beginners. Learn how to manipulate worksheets, use filters, set up macros, and much more. Students are encouraged to bring their own USB thumb drive to store their data and projects.
Meeting time and location:
05/05/25 - 05/07/25
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Excel Intermediate ‌‌
This course will provide an overview of preventive control considerations that supports the FSMA Final Rules for Preventive Controls for Human and Animal Food. Identifying the appropriate preventive control is critical in preventing the hazard from occurring and is a pillar concept behind the new FSMA Preventive Control Rules. An overview of preventive controls will be discussed including process controls, food allergen controls, sanitation controls, supply-chain controls, recall plans, and the relationship of preventive controls and critical control points (CCPs).
Meeting time:
Mon 02/24/25 9a - 5p
View course details for Fspca Preventive Controls for For Human Foods ‌‌
The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) who has successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls. This course, developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a PCQI. This course is taught by Lead Instructors trained by the FSPCA, who have been instructed in how to teach the FDA-recognized standardized curriculum. To successfully complete the 3-day course, a participant must be present for the entire delivery and actively participate in the exercises.
Meeting time and location:
12/03/24 - 12/05/24
Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 5p
Webex, WEB
Online
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food ‌‌
The Current Good Manufacturing Practice, Hazard Analysis, and Risk-based Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation (referred to as the Preventive Controls for Human Food regulation) is intended to ensure safe manufacturing/processing, packing and holding of food products for human consumption in the United States. The regulation requires that certain activities must be completed by a Preventive Controls Qualified Individual (PCQI) who has successfully completed training in the development and application of risk-based preventive controls. This course, developed by the Food Safety Preventive Controls Alliance (FSPCA), is the standardized curriculum recognized by FDA; successfully completing this course is one way to meet the requirements for a PCQI. This course is taught by Lead Instructors trained by the FSPCA, who have been instructed in how to teach the FDA-recognized standardized curriculum. To successfully complete the 3-day course, a participant must be present for the entire delivery and actively participate in the exercises.
Meeting time and location:
03/17/25 - 03/19/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 9a - 5p
Webex, WEB
Virtual Learning Classroom
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for FSPCA Preventive Controls for Human Food ‌‌
Receipt Supported Occupational Training
Meeting time:
Wed 03/26/25 5:30p - 8:30p
Enka, Room 221
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for Kyaraben; Character Bento ‌‌
This class will help you get started with the powerful Adobe Photoshop software. You will learn all about image selections, layers, adjusting images, preparing finished images and other pertinent topics. This class is on Windows and is suitable for Macintosh users who can bring laptops if preferred. Students need basic computer skills. Students are encouraged to bring their own USB thumb drive to store their data and projects.
Meeting time and location:
02/17/25 - 03/05/25
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Adobe Photoshop Introduction ‌‌
This course is for those who have completed the introduction class or equivalent. Raise your Photoshop skills to the next level. Learn sophisticated techniques for editing and manipulating images, add actions, brushes and fonts, learn professional tips for portrait retouching, combine multiple images into sophisticated montages using layer masks and discover the photographer’s best work flow. The class is taught on Windows and suitable for Macintosh users who can bring laptops if preferred. Students are encouraged to bring their own USB thumb drive to store their data and projects.
Meeting time and location:
03/17/25 - 04/02/25
Mon, Wed 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Adobe Photoshop Intermediate ‌‌