Fall Con-Ed Community Enrichment courses will open for registration on July 28.
A Quick Guide to Con-Ed Registration:
- Browse the course list or use the keyword search box below to locate your preferred course(s).
- Click the “Register” button next to the course title. You will be redirected to Self-Service Instant Enrollment.
- Continue through the registration steps as a guest user (no log-in required) to enroll and pay.
Still deciding? Browse the digital version of the Continuing-Education Class Schedule.
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
Payments:
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.
Refunds:
- If a student officially withdraws prior to the first class meeting, the student will receive a 100% refund; Motorcycle Safety is 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.
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.
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Oct 12–16
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$86
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This training gives students new to electricity an interactive, safe, hands-on approach to learn and apply electrical fundamentals. Basic math on a calculator is all that is needed. This course is recommended for beginners before taking our PLC (Programmable Logic Controllers) / Relays Fundamentals Level 2 course.
Instructor: Falbo
Meeting time and location:
10/12/26 - 10/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 107
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 16–20
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$86
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This training gives industrial technicians an interactive, safe, hands-on approach to learn and apply electrical fundamentals when troubleshooting.
Instructor: Falbo
Meeting time and location:
11/16/26 - 11/20/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 19 - Dec 17
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$281
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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: Butler
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 10/19/26 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Mon 10/19/26 12:30p - 4p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
10/26/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
10/26/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
11/30/26 - 12/07/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
11/30/26 - 12/07/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
12/08/26 - 12/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 7a - 12p
Brooks-Howell Homes, PR
Goodwill Workforce Center
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
12/08/26 - 12/15/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 3:30p
Brooks-Howell Homes, PR
Goodwill Workforce Center
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Thur 12/17/26 8:30a - 10:30a
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Wed 10/21/26 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
Wed 10/21/26 12:30p - 2p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 196
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
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Oct 26 2026 - Feb 1 2027
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$296
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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: Hughes
Meeting times and locations:
10/26/26 - 10/27/26
Mon, Tue 4:30p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 342
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/28/26 - 11/24/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 4:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 342
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 11/07/26 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 342
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 11/07/26 12:30p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 342
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
11/30/26 - 12/16/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 4:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 342
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/12/26 - 12/19/26
Sat 7a - 12p
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/12/26 - 12/19/26
Sat 12:30p - 3:30p
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 01/09/27 7a - 12p
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 01/09/27 12:30p - 3:30p
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 01/23/27 7a - 12p
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 01/23/27 12:30p - 3:30p
Deerfield Episcopal Retirement, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/05/27 - 01/13/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 4:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 342
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
01/19/27 - 01/27/27
Mon, Tue, Wed 4:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 342
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Mon 02/01/27 4p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 342
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Dec 7–17
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$216
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This course is designed to provide a review of the Nurse Aide I core content to prepare individuals who have been or are currently listed on a Nurse Aide I Registry, have successfully completed a state-approved training program, hold a state recognized health care credential from any state as or military personnel who have had medical/corpsman training to sit for the Nurse Aide I State Exam. The course is a minimum of forty (40) hours and must include the following Nurse Aide I curriculum content: Basic Nursing Skills, Personal Care Skills, Recognition of Mental Health and Social Service Needs, Care of Cognitively Impaired Residents, Basic Restorative Services and Resident Rights. Lab activities are required but clinical rotations are optional. Nurse Aide I Refresher programs must be approved by the Division of Health Service Regulations (DHSR).
Instructor: Gambrell
Meeting times and locations:
12/07/26 - 12/16/26
Tue, Wed 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/07/26 - 12/16/26
Tue, Wed 12:30p - 3:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Thur 12/17/26 8:30a - 12:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 3
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$86
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Learn safe forklift operation using the latest OSHA regulations and requirements. Students will practice using a forklift during class time. Get your training certificate so you can have an extra skill for a potential new employer!
Instructor: McCurry
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 10/03/26 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 10/03/26 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 6
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$86
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Learn safe forklift operation using the latest OSHA regulations and requirements. Students will practice using a forklift during class time. Get your training certificate so you can have an extra skill for a potential new employer!
Instructor: McCurry
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 11/06/26 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 11/06/26 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Dec 4
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$86
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Learn safe forklift operation using the latest OSHA regulations and requirements. Students will practice using a forklift during class time. Get your training certificate so you can have an extra skill for a potential new employer!
Instructor: McCurry
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 12/04/26 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 12/04/26 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 14 - Dec 4
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$75
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If you work with data of any kind, knowing how to create a spreadsheet is key to effectively managing and organizing information. This course will introduce you to Microsoft Excel 365 and teach you how to use this powerful software. 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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Oct 14 - Dec 4
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$75
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Become proficient in Microsoft Word 365 with this comprehensive introductory course. From the basics to advanced features like formatting, collaboration, and automation, you will gain practical tips and step-by-step guidance to create professional documents efficiently. Whether you are a beginner or an experienced user, this course will boost your confidence and proficiency in Word. 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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Oct 30 - Nov 20
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$161
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This course is designed to meet the training requirements for becoming qualified as a Medication Aide. The course will cover the six rights of medication administration for non-licensed personnel. Topics will include medication administration via the oral, topical and instillation routes, medical asepsis, hand hygiene, terminology, and legal implications. Upon completion, students should be able to take the competency exam and demonstrate skills necessary to qualify for listing on the North Carolina Medication Aide Registry.
Instructor: Tomlin
Meeting times and locations:
10/30/26 - 11/20/26
Fri 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/30/26 - 11/20/26
Fri 12:30p - 2:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 14 - Dec 4
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$75
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This is an online and self-paced course offered through ed2go. 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 23 - Oct 21
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$141
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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:
09/23/26 - 10/21/26
Wed, Thur 6p - 10p
Small Business Center, Room 1040
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Oct 3
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$96
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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 10/03/26 9a - 1p
Education Bldg, Room 206
A-B Tech Woodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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Oct 20–27
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$96
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Get an inside look at how beef is sourced, cut, and prepared for the table. In this demonstration course, a professional butcher will break down various cuts while discussing how they’re best cooked or cured, along with the history and environmental impact of meat production. Perfect for anyone curious about butchery as a skill, career path, or way to better understand their food.
Meeting time and location:
10/20/26 - 10/27/26
Tue 5:30p - 8p
Butcher Shop, BTCHSHOP
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Rd, Asheville NC 28804
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Oct 6–13
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$96
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Receipt Supported Occupational Training
Meeting time and location:
10/06/26 - 10/13/26
Tue 5:30p - 8p
Butcher Shop, BTCHSHOP
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Rd, Asheville NC 28804
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Oct 23
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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, 2026 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 10/23/26 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 10/23/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 13
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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, 2026 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 11/13/26 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Fri 11/13/26 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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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, 2026 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 11/14/26 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 11/14/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Dec 11
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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, 2026 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 12/11/26 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 12/11/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 23
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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 10/23/26 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 10/23/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 437
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 13
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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 11/13/26 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 11/13/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 19
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$60
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Generative AI is transforming how people work, communicate, and solve problems across industries. This course introduces a variety of generative AI tools while focusing on prompt engineering-the skill of crafting effective instructions to generate accurate, relevant, and high-quality results. Through hands-on practice, participants will learn techniques for creating and refining prompts to enhance productivity, generate content, streamline workflows, support decision-making, and spark creativity. The course also explores the capabilities and limitations of generative AI. Whether you’re looking to improve workplace efficiency, strengthen your digital skills, or gain a competitive edge, this course provides practical knowledge that can be applied immediately in professional and personal settings.
Instructor: Moore
Meeting time:
Thur 11/19/26 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Oct 30
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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 10/30/26 1p - 5p
Haynes Center, EPL6
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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