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Continuing Education Online Registration

Fall Con-Ed Community Enrichment courses will open for registration on July 28.

 

A Quick Guide to Con-Ed Registration:

  1. Browse the course list or use the keyword search box below to locate your preferred course(s).
  2. Click the “Register” button next to the course title. You will be redirected to Self-Service Instant Enrollment.
  3. 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

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 Enrolling In Motorcycle Safety Must Complete Update Form ***

 

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Course Register Dates Price
If you have little to no experience with a sewing machine, this class is for you. You will explore the workings and parts of a sewing machine while completing simple projects such as a small bag, apron, etc. This class will help you gain confidence with a sewing machine while completing fun projects. You may bring your sewing machine (with the manual) to the first class or use one of the classroom machines. Supplies will be discussed at the 1st class.
Meeting time and location:
09/08/26 - 10/06/26
Tue 2p - 4:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 423
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Sewing, for Complete Beginners ‌‌
If you have little to no experience with a sewing machine, this class is for you. You will explore the workings and parts of a sewing machine while completing simple projects such as a small bag, apron, etc. This class will help you gain confidence with a sewing machine while completing fun projects. You may bring your sewing machine (with the manual) to the first class or use one of the classroom machines. Supplies will be discussed at the 1st class.
Meeting time and location:
09/10/26 - 10/08/26
Thur 2p - 4:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 423
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Sewing, for Complete Beginners ‌‌
If you have little to no experience with a sewing machine, this class is for you. You will explore the workings and parts of a sewing machine while completing simple projects such as a small bag, apron, etc. This class will help you gain confidence with a sewing machine while completing fun projects. You may bring your sewing machine (with the manual) to the first class or use one of the classroom machines. Supplies will be discussed at the 1st class.
Meeting time and location:
09/08/26 - 10/06/26
Tue 5:30p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 423
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Sewing, for Complete Beginners ‌‌
If you have little to no experience with a sewing machine, this class is for you. You will explore the workings and parts of a sewing machine while completing simple projects such as a small bag, apron, etc. This class will help you gain confidence with a sewing machine while completing fun projects. You may bring your sewing machine (with the manual) to the first class or use one of the classroom machines. Supplies will be discussed at the 1st class.
Meeting time and location:
09/10/26 - 10/08/26
Thur 5:30p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 423
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Sewing, for Complete Beginners ‌‌
This course is a review of the concepts presented in Beginning Spanish I, II, and III - with a focus on conversation. Knowledge of nouns and articles, numbers, subject pronouns, adjectives, and present tense and basic preterit (past tense) verb conjugation required. Textbook: Spanish Now! Ninth Edition.
Meeting time and location:
09/23/26 - 11/11/26
Wed 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish, Beginning Review and Conversation ‌‌
Continue to add to your knowledge of the Spanish language and improve on your conversation, reading, and writing skills. Explore uses of complementary verbs and the present progressive, the intricacies of ’gustar’ and similar verbs, and the differences between the prepositions ’por’ and ’para’, as well as build up your topical vocabulary. Class includes group and pair work, handouts, and games. Prerequisite: Intermediate Spanish I or equivalent proficiency. Textbook: Spanish Now! Level 1 - Eighth Edition. The course covers chapters 19, 21, 22, and 25 from the book. Prerequisite: Beginning Spanish I, Beginning Spanish II, Beginning Spanish III, Intermediate Spanish I. Recommended: Beginning Spanish Review and Conversation
Meeting time and location:
09/24/26 - 11/12/26
Thur 6p - 8p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 426
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Spanish, Intermediate II ‌‌
This is a class for absolute beginners, or those who have been to a salsa class and found that it moved too quickly and they could not keep up. You will explore how to invite a partner to dance and basic salsa etiquette, including what to wear and what shoes work best. You will master the basic salsa steps and understand how to put these together into simple combos. These elements can be put together to dance to any salsa song. Come have fun and join the salsa community. This is a partner dance. Enroll and register with a partner to enjoy a night of dancing. The registration fee covers one participant.
Meeting time and location:
09/02/26 - 10/07/26
Wed 6p - 7p
Ivy, Room 205
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Salsa, Slowly ‌‌
This is a class for absolute beginners, or those who have been to a salsa class and found that it moved too quickly and they could not keep up. You will explore how to invite a partner to dance and basic salsa etiquette, including what to wear and what shoes work best. You will master the basic salsa steps and understand how to put these together into simple combos. These elements can be put together to dance to any salsa song. Come have fun and join the salsa community. This is a partner dance. Enroll and register with a partner to enjoy a night of dancing. The registration fee covers one participant.
Meeting time and location:
10/14/26 - 11/18/26
Wed 6p - 7p
Ivy, Room 205
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Salsa, Slowly ‌‌
Handbuild (sculpt) beautiful one-of-a-kind luminaries and candle holders using various handbuilding techniques like coil and slab building and even carving and cutout patterns. You will explore with texture and glazes to create unique, personalized pieces. An optional $15 toolkit is available for purchase the first day of class, cash or check. The fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Wear appropriate clothes and bring a towel the first day.
Meeting time and location:
09/01/26 - 10/06/26
Tue 2p - 4:30p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding, Let There Be Light ‌‌
Handbuild (sculpt) beautiful one-of-a-kind luminaries and candle holders using various handbuilding techniques like coil and slab building and even carving and cutout patterns. You will explore with texture and glazes to create unique, personalized pieces. An optional $15 toolkit is available for purchase the first day of class, cash or check. The fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Wear appropriate clothes and bring a towel the first day.
Meeting time and location:
09/01/26 - 10/06/26
Tue 5:30p - 8p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding, Let There Be Light ‌‌
Handbuild (sculpt) beautiful one-of-a-kind luminaries and candle holders using various handbuilding techniques like coil and slab building and even carving and cutout patterns. You will explore with texture and glazes to create unique, personalized pieces. An optional $15 toolkit is available for purchase the first day of class, cash or check. The fee includes one 25 lb. bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Wear appropriate clothes and bring a towel the first day.
Meeting time and location:
09/04/26 - 10/09/26
Fri 9:30a - 12p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding, Let There Be Light ‌‌
You will hand-build multiple styles of mugs that are comfortable to use as well as some with a holiday focus. Discover how to pull and attach handles and explore some important design techniques that go into making one-of-a kind mugs. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Incorporate your own techniques that will enhance the class and take some liberty with your creations. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
10/27/26 - 12/01/26
Tue 2p - 4:30p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding Mugs, Mugs, Mugs ‌‌
You will hand-build multiple styles of mugs that are comfortable to use as well as some with a holiday focus. Discover how to pull and attach handles and explore some important design techniques that go into making one-of-a kind mugs. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Incorporate your own techniques that will enhance the class and take some liberty with your creations. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting time and location:
10/27/26 - 12/01/26
Tue 5:30p - 8p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding Mugs, Mugs, Mugs ‌‌
You will hand-build multiple styles of mugs that are comfortable to use as well as some with a holiday focus. Discover how to pull and attach handles and explore some important design techniques that go into making one-of-a kind mugs. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing. Incorporate your own techniques that will enhance the class and take some liberty with your creations. The fee includes one bag of clay, glazes, and firing.
Meeting times and locations:
10/30/26 - 11/20/26
Fri 9:30a - 12p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
12/04/26 - 12/11/26
Fri 9:30a - 12p
Poplar, Room 108
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Pottery - Handbuilding Mugs, Mugs, Mugs ‌‌
If you have basic crocheting skills and have successfully completed a Granny Square, then you have the skills to take this class. Beginning crocheting techniques will not be taught. Explore new stitch patterns, shaping techniques and how to follow more complex patterns. You will create textured designs, join pieces seamlessly and finish projects with professional-looking details while undertaking more advanced crochet creations. Bring your hooks, yarn and creativity.
Meeting times and locations:
10/28/26 - 11/18/26
Wed 3:30p - 5:30p
Small Business Center, Room 2026
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Wed 12/02/26 3:30p - 5:30p
Small Business Center, Room 1038
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
Wed 12/09/26 3:30p - 5:30p
Small Business Center, Room 2026
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for Crocheting, Beyond Beginners ‌‌
This informative 4-hour course can be taken to increase your safe driving techniques, satisfy court or attorney ordered classes and requirements for states that mandate four hours in a defensive driving course. *** Please note: You must complete the Defensive Driving Pre-Registration Form located on the Defensive Driving page in order to receive your certificate the day of class. ***
Meeting time:
Sat 09/26/26 9a - 1p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Defensive Driving (DDC-4) ‌‌
This interactive 8-hour course focuses on making choices about driving and can be taken to satisfy court or attorney ordered eight-hour classes and requirements for states that mandate more than four hours in a defensive driving course. *** Please note: You must complete the Defensive Driving Pre-Registration Form located on the Defensive Driving page in order to receive your certificate the day of class. ***
Meeting time:
Sat 09/19/26 8a - 3p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Defensive Driving (ADD-8) ‌‌
Unlock the full potential of your digital and mirrorless camera in this comprehensive photography class. Get to know the features and settings of digital and/or mirrorless cameras, 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.
Meeting time and location:
09/15/26 - 09/22/26
Tue 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 432
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Beginning Digital & Mirrorless Photography: Mastering Modern Techniques ‌‌
Unlock the full potential of your digital and mirrorless camera in this comprehensive photography class. Get to know the features and settings of digital and/or mirrorless cameras, 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.
Meeting time and location:
10/28/26 - 11/18/26
Wed 6p - 8p
Ramsey, Room 116
A-B Tech Madison
4646 Us Hwy 25-70, Marshall NC 28753
View course details for Beginning Digital & Mirrorless Photography: Mastering Modern Techniques ‌‌
This studio style class is designed for students who have some experience with Oil Painting and want an evening of painting with guidance from the instructor while working on projects of your choice. Individual critiques will be given as well as individual instruction. Come for a night of building a painting community.
Meeting time and location:
10/20/26 - 11/17/26
Tue 6p - 8:30p
Ferguson Allied Health, Room 416
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Painting Oils, Studio ‌‌
This course covers the core skills of providing support to individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Emphasis is placed on core knowledge in intellectual and developmental disabilities, empathy-driven and evidence-based support plans, responding to behavioral and crisis situations, and enhancing mobility and mental health. Upon completion, students should be able to apply the knowledge and skills necessary to advocate and support individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities effectively. This course is specific to curriculum materials approved by the NC DHHS Division of Mental Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Substance Use Services. For details on setting up course sections, contact the Workforce Continuing Education department at the NC Community College System Office.
Instructor: Anderson
Meeting times and locations:
08/24/26 - 08/31/26
Mon 4:15p - 5p
On Line, OL
Online
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
09/14/26 - 10/19/26
Mon 4:15p - 5p
On Line, OL
Online
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
09/14/26 - 10/19/26
Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Core Skills for Supporting Individuals with IDD ‌‌
This course covers essential Fusion 360 skills, providing a solid foundation for 3D modeling. Minimal computer skills are used in this training and students are encouraged to have prior experience navigating Windows or MAC operating systems. This course is recommended for beginners before taking our Fusion 360 Level 2 course.
Instructor: Tipton
Meeting times and locations:
09/12/26 - 09/19/26
Sat 9a - 1p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 201
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
09/12/26 - 09/19/26
Sat 2p - 6p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 201
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Fusion 360 Level 1 ‌‌
This Fusion 360 level 2 course builds on the foundational knowledge from level 1, delving into more advanced features of Fusion 360, including advanced sketching, modeling, simulation, and CAM. Prerequisites include the completion of Fusion360 Level 1 or prior industrial experience.
Instructor: Tipton
Meeting times and locations:
10/10/26 - 10/17/26
Sat 9a - 1p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 201
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
10/10/26 - 10/17/26
Sat 2p - 6p
Adv. Manufacturing Ctr., Room 201
A-B Tech Main Campus
340 Victoria Rd, Asheville NC 28801
View course details for Fusion 360 Level 2 ‌‌
This course covers the requirements to become a Certified On-Board Diagnostics (OBD ) Emissions Inspector. This course ensures that licensed mechanics understand OBD technology pertaining to emissions testing and includes a written and hands-on test.
Instructor: Patterson
Meeting time and location:
08/10/26 - 08/11/26
Mon, Tue 6p - 10p
Enka, Room 112
A-B Tech Enka
PO Box 1739, 1459 Sand Hill Rd, Asheville NC 28806
View course details for DMV: OBD Emissions ‌‌