Due to mandatory IT upgrades, Con-Ed registration is unavailable on Friday afternoons from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. each week through November 20. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause. If you are experiencing issues outside of these windows, please call us at (828) 398-7903.
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- Browse the course list or use the keyword search box below to locate your preferred course(s).
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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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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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Jan 9 2027
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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 01/09/27 9a - 12p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 431
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
Sat 01/09/27 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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Dec 1–2
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$110
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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 class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.
Meeting times and locations:
12/01/26 - 12/02/26
Tue 8:30a - 12:30p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
12/01/26 - 12/02/26
Wed 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
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Dec 8–9
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$110
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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 class features online testing and instant score results. No book required.
Meeting times and locations:
12/08/26 - 12/09/26
Tue 8:30a - 12:30p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
12/08/26 - 12/09/26
Wed 8:30a - 12p
Goodwill Workforce Center, Room 198
1616 Patton Ave, Asheville NC 28806
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Dec 1–3
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$82
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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:
12/01/26 - 12/03/26
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Dec 8–10
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$82
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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:
12/08/26 - 12/10/26
Tue, Thur 5:30p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 438
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Mar 23 2027
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$250
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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:
Tue 03/23/27 8a - 5p
Webex, WEB
Virtual Learning Classroom
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Mar 9–11 2027
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$350
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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:
03/09/26 - 03/11/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 5p
Webex, WEB
Virtual Learning Classroom
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
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Nov 11 2026 - Jan 1 2027
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$75
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This is an online and self-paced course offered through ed2go. Learn how to create websites with WordPress, the world’s most popular website building platform. 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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Wait List Information
Thank you for your interest in Continuing Education. This course currently has a wait list. Please take the following steps to request to be added to the wait list/interest list:
Returning students: Please email Continuing Education Registration at conedregistration@abtech.edu with your name, DOB, student ID (if known), and the course title and number (ie. CSP-9876-123).
New students: Please fill out the Student Enrollment Form to have a student record created. Once this form is submitted electronically, please email Continuing Education Registration at conedregistration@abtech.edu with your name, DOB, and the class title and number (ie. CSP-9876-123).
Please note: Students can only be added to one wait list at a time per course title and will receive a confirmation email once added to the wait list. If more than one wait list is requested for the same course, the student will be added to the option with the shortest list. Students will be notified via the phone number or email address on record if a space becomes available in the requested course. If your contact information needs to be updated, please return to the registration page and complete the "Continuing Education Student Record Update Form". For further assistance, please call Continuing Education Registration at (828) 398-7903.
Online registration not allowed
This course does not allow online registration. Please call (828) 398-7903 or (828) 398-7902 for more information.
This course is full
This course is currently full and does not offer a wait list. Please call (828) 398-7903 or (828) 398-7902 for more information.
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