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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Jul 14 - Sep 29
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$292
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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: Gambrell
Meeting times and locations:
07/14/25 - 08/27/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
09/02/25 - 09/24/25
Mon, Tue, Wed 5p - 9p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 07/19/25 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 07/19/25 12:30p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/30/25 - 09/20/25
Sat 7a - 12p
Aston Park Health Care Center, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
08/30/25 - 09/20/25
Sat 12:30p - 3:30p
Aston Park Health Care Center, PR
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Mon 09/29/25 4p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 344
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Apr 22 - Aug 12
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$292
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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: Fowler
Meeting times and locations:
04/22/25 - 08/07/25
Tue, Thur 5p - 9p
Ramsey, Room 113
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Sat 04/26/25 8:30a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 113
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Sat 04/26/25 12:30p - 2p
Ramsey, Room 113
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
07/12/25 - 08/02/25
Sat 7a - 12p
Madison Manor, PTR
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
07/12/25 - 08/02/25
Sat 12:30p - 3:30p
Madison Manor, PTR
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Tue 08/12/25 4p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 245
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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$75
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If you have ever had trouble memorizing medical terms, this course (and word association approach) is for you. You’ll learn medical terminology from an anatomical approach by looking at each root term, its origin, a combined form, and an example of non-medical everyday usage. 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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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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$75
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Become an indispensable member of the corporate team as an Administrative Assistant. This course will help you master essential job responsibilities as you identify opportunities and implement solutions for increased productivity throughout your company. 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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Apr 26
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$82
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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 04/26/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
04/26/25 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 14
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$82
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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 06/14/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 06/14/25 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 12
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$82
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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 07/12/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 07/12/25 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 25
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$82
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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 07/25/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 07/25/25 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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$75
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Master new skills and harness the power of Excel to become a power user. This hands-on course provides in-depth knowledge of charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Microsoft Excel 2019 functions. 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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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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$75
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Learn to quickly and efficiently use Microsoft Excel 2016 and discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets. This course, taught by an experience Microsoft Excel instructor, provides in-depth knowledge for beginners that will have you using Excel like a pro. 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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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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$75
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Harness the power of Excel and become a master user of this powerful program. This hands-on course will provide skills using charts, graphs, PivotTables, Slicers, Sparklines, AutoFilter, macros, and other advanced Microsoft Excel 2016 functions. 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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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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$75
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Make presentations go from "so-so" to sensation with PowerPoint. This course will help you learn to use Microsoft PowerPoint 2019/Office 365 to create professional-quality slide presentations that grab attention and make your message memorable from start to finish. 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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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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$75
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Learn to effectively plan, implement, and control projects using Microsoft Project 2019/Office 365. This course will help you master the basics to create and share a project schedule, track costs and resources, produce reports, and resolve problems to keep your projects on track. 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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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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$75
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Learn to quickly and efficiently use Microsoft Excel 2019 as you discover dozens of shortcuts and tricks for setting up fully formatted worksheets. This course, taught by an experience Microsoft Excel instructor, provides in-depth knowledge for beginners that will have you using Excel like a pro. 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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May 20 - Aug 26
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$222
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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 05/20/25 5:30p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 05/24/25 8:30a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 05/24/25 12p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
05/22/25 - 07/24/25
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/25/25 - 08/21/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 7a - 12p
Mission 1 Hospital Dr, Room 6102
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/25/25 - 08/21/25
Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Mission 1 Hospital Dr, Room 6102
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 08/22/25 7a - 11a
Mission 1 Hospital Dr, Room 6102
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Tue 08/26/25 5:30p - 9:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Apr 16 - Jun 6
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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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Jun 7
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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 06/07/25 9a - 3p
Education Bldg, Room 206
A-B Tech Woodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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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 7
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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:
Mon 07/07/25 6p - 10p
Education Bldg, Room 206
A-B Tech Woodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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Apr 26 - May 18
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$400
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Get on the river! Earn the fundamental skills needed to become a white water raft guide. Learn to read white water, use river signals, maneuver and rig rafts, tie knots, work with guests and other basic river operations. Great preparation for those considering seasonal employment opportunities in the mountains. Students must be 18 years of age to register and must bring ID verifying date of birth to class. Online registration is now available. Class meets at French Broad Adventures in beautiful Marshall, NC.
Meeting times and locations:
04/26/25 - 05/18/25
Sat, Sun 8:30a - 12:30p
Marshall Outpost, TRNG
French Broad Rafting & Zipline
9800 US Hwy 25/70, Marshall NC 28753
04/26/25 - 05/18/25
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Marshall Outpost, TRNG
French Broad Rafting & Zipline
9800 US Hwy 25/70, Marshall NC 28753
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May 5
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$52
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Receipt Supported Occupational Training
Instructor: Henry
Meeting time:
Mon 05/05/25 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 2
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$77
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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 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
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Jun 20
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$77
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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 06/20/25 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 06/20/25 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jul 18
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$77
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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 07/18/25 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Fri 07/18/25 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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