Continuing Education Classes (non-college credit)
Fall 2025 - Check back often for updates!
- Dates/Times: Wednesday, 10/1-10.22, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Fees: Course $79 *current price subject to change
Unlock the full potential of your digital and mirrorless camera in this comprehensive photography class. Get to know the features and settings of a digital or mirrorless camera, including ISO, aperture, and shutter speed. Learn the principles of composition and how to use natural and artificial light to enhance your photos.
Whether you're a beginner looking to understand the basics or an enthusiast aiming to refine your skills, this course offers something for everyone. Join us and transform your photography skills, capturing stunning images with confidence and creativity! Bring your camera and manual to the first class.
- Dates/Times: Two Offerings: Tues/Thurs, 9/16-9/18 and 11/11-11/13, 12:30 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- Fees: No Cost!
This course will introduce the basics of the computer system, PC Windows, with attention to job seeking. Students will get hands-on experience with keyboard and mouse applications that will improve proficiency in job searching & exploration, resume production & updating, and cover letter generating & updating.
Attendees will gain knowledge of all the essential hardware components for proper use. Participants will gain experience and obtain knowledge of software programs, including Google, Microsoft Office, and internet safety and security, with emphasis on password construction and password safeguarding.
To sign up, email jobpreparednessskills@abtech.edu or call (828) 398-7700.
If you did not finish high school and would like to work on your High School Equivalency (GED), enroll in A-B Tech High School Equivalency (GED) classes now and let us help you on your educational journey towards graduation! Classes are taught at A-B Tech Madison, and instructors are dedicated to helping students be successful on their educational quest for a higher-paying job or seeking future educational opportunities.
Call Dr. Barbara Fedock at (828) 398-7131 or email barbarafedock@abtech.edu or Kathy Hipps at (828) 398-7891 or email kathyghipps@abtech.edu for more information.
- Dates/Times: Thursday, 10/9-10/23, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Fees: Course $77 *current price subject to change
For centuries, our ancestors used natural remedies to relieve pain and improve physical and mental states through the use of herbal seeds, bark, roots, flowers, and foliage. Directly involve yourself in the healing process by making your own herbal remedies. Explore choosing herbs, making salves, poultices, and infusions, and stocking your herbal medicine cabinet.
- Fees: Free course!
Are you an adult who would like to learn computer skills, such as basic computer skills, internet safety, email, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Tel-a-Health to communicate with a doctor, and career search skills? You will also learn important resume-building skills!
Self-paced in a low-stress and safe learning environment! Earn Certificates! You can do it, and WE can help you!
To enroll, call Kathy Hipps at (828) 398-7891 or Barbara Fedock at (828) 398-7131.
- Two Offerings: Friday, 9/19 and 11/14, 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Fees: Course $82*current price subject to change
The course covers the material and the required exam for becoming a notary. Upon class completion with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make an application with the NC Secretary of State's office.
To apply for commissioning as a notary, you must: be 18 years of age or older and a legal resident of the US; 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: NC Notary Public Manual, 2016 Edition. Books are available to purchase at A-B Tech Madison or in the bookstore on the A-B Tech Asheville Main Campus.
- Dates/Times: T/TH, 9/9-1/15, 5:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. (and several Saturdays, 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for clinicals)
- Fees: Course $292 *current price subject to change
This course provides training for entry-level caregiving skills needed to work as a Nurse Aide I in various healthcare settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, or private homes.
Note: Class limited to 10 students. Students must register in person.
The following documents must be present at the time of registration – no exceptions. Your spot will only be secured once payment is made.
Notice - Nurse Aide I classes have returned to our local clinical sites! Students will be required to complete a background check and drug screening 2-3 weeks prior to starting clinicals. The instructor will share more information with students when it is time to get these done.
You will need to provide documentation for the following immunizations and vaccinations
- Tuberculin (TB) Test – Negative results of TB skin tests within the last 12 months — OR — TB Symptom Screening Questionnaire — OR — Negative results of 1 serum blood test (Quantiferon, T. Spot (IGRA) within the last 12 months — OR — Negative chest x-ray within the past 5 years for students who have a history of positive skin tests with written evaluation by a healthcare provider for signs and symptoms within the last 12 months if the x-ray is over 1 year old
- COVID Vaccine – 1 updated Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, or fill out a Medical or Religious exemption request form.
- A non-expired, government-issued picture ID, such as a U.S. driver’s license or a U.S. passport
- A Social Security Card must be presented at registration. Make sure your name is on your Social Security Card and that your non-expired, government-issued picture ID matches.
- High School Diploma, GED, transcripts stating that you have graduated from High School, or if you have taken ENG-111 and have a C or higher. A completed bachelor’s or master’s degree will also be acceptable. If unable to provide any of the documents mentioned, a free reading test will be required and done at the time of registering for the class.
Textbook: Hartman's Long Term Care; Workbook and Handout is available at A-B Tech Madison.
There is an orientation to the nurse aide class held prior to the start of class. Class dates, times, and tuition are subject to change. All portions are face-to-face. Clinical rotations are 8-hour days.
For more information, call (828) 398-7700.
- Dates/Times: Wed-Fri, 8/25-8/26, 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
- Fees: Course $82 *current price subject to change
This course is designed to prepare plumbing professionals to sit for the Level III certification examination for a Standards Certificate in Plumbing Inspection.
Access to the 2018 NC Code Book is required. Found online at Codes - Current and Past
- Dates/Times: Two Offerings on Tues/Thurs, 9/30-10/23 and 11/6-12/4, 6:00 p.m. - 10:00 p.m.
- Fees: Course $137 *current price subject to change
The Plumbing Foundations course is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with essential knowledge and practical skills in plumbing. This hands-on course covers a wide range of topics, from basic concepts to advanced plumbing systems, ensuring a strong foundation for those interested in plumbing careers and the curious DIYer.
There is no required text. Students should bring safety glasses and sturdy gloves suitable for cutting tools.
Are you looking for a ServSafe Manager Certification class? A-B Tech Madison is keeping an interest list for this class. If you would like to get your name on the interest list, please call (828) 398-7700 and provide your name, email address, and phone number. Once we have enough interest, we will schedule the class here at A-B Tech Madison to best serve our community members of Madison County.
- Dates/Times: Tues/Thurs, 10/14-11/166, 5:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
- Fees: No Cost! Register at Job Preparedness Skills (HRD) Course Registration
This course is designed for beginners who are new to Android smartphones or those needing a little help with understanding of Android operating systems.
This class will provide you with essential knowledge and skills on texting, emailing, applications (apps), and safety. Learn to use daily organizational features such as calendar, notes, to-do, and clock & alarm features.
This class consists of a series of interactive lectures, demonstrations, and hands-on activities. Participants should bring their Android devices to class for practice exercises and an understanding that every device is different.
- Dates/Times: Mon, 9/29-11/12, 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
- Fees: Course $79 *current price subject to change
This course introduces basic information for those whose family life, travel plans, or personal interest necessitates an introduction to the Spanish language and Latino culture. Students learn basic pronunciation, nouns, articles, subject pronouns, and simple present tense verb conjugation. The course focuses on simple conversation with an emphasis on primary vocabulary on selected themes.