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.
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Aug 1
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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 08/01/26 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 08/01/26 1p - 5p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 110
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 13 - Jul 3
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$75
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This is an online and self-paced course offered through ed2go. 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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Jun 1 - Aug 12
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$246
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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: Worley
Meeting times and locations:
Mon 06/01/26 8:30a - 10:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Tue 06/02/26 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Tue 06/02/26 12:30p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
06/03/26 - 06/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
06/03/26 - 06/17/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 1p - 3:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
06/29/26 - 07/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8:30a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
06/29/26 - 07/08/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 1p - 3:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/14/26 - 08/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 8a - 12p
Memorial Campus, 7GWEST
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/14/26 - 08/10/26
Mon, Tue, Wed 12:30p - 4:30p
Memorial Campus, 7GWEST
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Tue 08/11/26 8a - 12p
Memorial Campus, 7GWEST
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Wed 08/12/26 8:30a - 10:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 5 - Aug 7
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$246
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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 05/05/26 5:30p - 7:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 05/09/26 8:30a - 11:30a
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 05/09/26 12p - 2p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
05/07/26 - 07/09/26
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 9:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/10/26 - 08/06/26
Wed, Thur, Fri 7a - 12p
Memorial Campus, 7GWEST
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
07/10/26 - 08/06/26
Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 3:30p
Memorial Campus, 7GWEST
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 08/07/26 7a - 11a
Memorial Campus, 7GWEST
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 08/07/26 12p - 4p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 237
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 30 - Jul 23
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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:
06/30/26 - 07/23/26
Tue, Thur 6p - 10p
Transformation Village, Room 3
45 Rocky Ridge Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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Jun 13
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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 06/13/26 9a - 1p
Education Bldg, Room 206
A-B Tech Woodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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Aug 8
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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 08/08/26 9a - 3p
Education Bldg, Room 206
A-B Tech Woodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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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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May 11
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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:
Mon 05/11/26 6p - 10p
Education Bldg, Room 206
A-B Tech Woodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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Jul 20
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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:
Mon 07/20/26 6p - 10p
Education Bldg, Room 206
A-B Tech Woodfin
20 Canoe Lane, Asheville NC 28804
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Apr 25 - May 17
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$415
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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:
04/25/26 - 05/17/26
Sat, Sun 8:30a - 12:30p
Marshall Outpost, TRNG
French Broad Rafting & Zipline
9800 US Hwy 25/70, Marshall NC 28753
04/25/26 - 05/17/26
Sat, Sun 1p - 5p
Marshall Outpost, TRNG
French Broad Rafting & Zipline
9800 US Hwy 25/70, Marshall NC 28753
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May 14
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$66
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Get an inside look at how meat is sourced, cut, and prepared for the table. In these 2.5-hour demonstrations, 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.
Instructor: Jones
Meeting time:
Thur 05/14/26 5:30p - 8p
Butcher Shop, BTCHSHOP
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Rd, Asheville NC 28804
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May 21
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$66
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Get an inside look at how meat is sourced, cut, and prepared for the table. In these 2.5-hour demonstrations, 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.
Instructor: Jones
Meeting time:
Thur 05/21/26 5:30p - 8p
Butcher Shop, BTCHSHOP
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Rd, Asheville NC 28804
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Jul 14–21
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$96
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Get an inside look at how meat is sourced, cut, and prepared for the table. In these 2.5-hour demonstrations, 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.
Instructor: Jones
Meeting time and location:
07/14/26 - 07/21/26
Tue 5:30p - 8p
Butcher Shop, BTCHSHOP
Biltmore Estate
1 Approach Rd, Asheville NC 28804
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Jun 15
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$51
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Receipt Supported Occupational Training
Instructor: Cappetti
Meeting time:
Mon 06/15/26 8a - 12p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 105
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 16–19
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$76
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This course is designed to build on students’ basic knowledge of 3D printing technology and techniques. Curriculum includes in-depth exploration and understanding of printing with various filament types and appropriate machine settings to accommodate those variations. Students will utilize Fusion 360 to modify or design objects. By the end of the course, students will be able to 3D model, create 3D printed objects and troubleshoot intermediate 3D printer issues. Prerequisites include: Fusion Level 1 and 3D Printing Level 1, or prior experience with Fusion and 3D printer operation.
Instructor: Cappetti
Meeting time and location:
06/16/26 - 06/19/26
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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Apr 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, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 04/11/26 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 04/11/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Apr 18
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 04/18/26 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Sat 04/18/26 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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May 2
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 05/02/26 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 05/02/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Jun 12
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$82
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This course teaches students the material needed to become a notary and provides an exam. Upon class completion with a passing 80% exam grade, a person is eligible to apply for a commission with the NC Secretary of State office. Other eligibility requirements for notary commission are that a person must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the U.S.; be able to speak, read and write English; have a high school diploma or equivalent; and reside or have a regular place of work or business in NC. Students must present a current photo ID and have a copy of the required textbook to be admitted to class. Textbook: N.C. Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Fri 06/12/26 9a - 12p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
Fri 06/12/26 1p - 5p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
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Jun 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, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at the Asheville Campus or A-B Tech Madison.
Instructor: Manning
Meeting times and locations:
Sat 06/13/26 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 06/13/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 1
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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 05/01/26 8a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Fri 05/01/26 1p - 5p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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May 7
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$55
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ChatGPT is a cutting-edge natural language generation model that can produce fluent and engaging texts on various topics and domains. It can also converse with humans in a natural and coherent way, using its own words and knowledge. In this course, you will learn how to use ChatGPT and other similar generative AI tools as a deep knowledge resource to make your workday and play time more productive, fun and efficient. By the end of this class, you will be able to: understand what ChatGPT is and why it is a societal revolution, appreciate the strengths and limitations of ChatGPT, and how to deal with its errors and inconsistencies, and craft effective prompts to elicit relevant and useful responses from ChatGPT. This course is designed for anyone who is interested in natural language generation and conversational AI, regardless of their background or experience level. No prior knowledge of programming or machine learning is required. However, some familiarity with web browsing and online communication is recommended.
Instructor: Truffa
Meeting time:
Thur 05/07/26 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 121
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Aug 7
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$77
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Embark on an exhilarating journey into the world of drones with our hands-on Drone: Flight Lab. Explore the principles of flight, drone controls, and unleash your imagination as you navigate aerially. Whether you are a novice or an experienced drone pilot, our expert instructors will guide you through training and discuss how best to incorporate the technology into your new or existing business. Join us for an extraordinary experience where innovation takes flight. Personal drones are encouraged but not required. Protective eyewear is required. The class will be held at A-B Tech Enka, in the parking lot outside the Small Business Center. Restrooms will be accessible.
Meeting time:
Fri 08/07/26 1p - 5p
Haynes Center, EPL6
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
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