Course Title Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Seats taken/open Price
LEX-3874-A3NotaryAvery County Campus12/05/202412/05/2024G. Reeves3/17$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
MTH-3021-Y1Massage TherapyYancey County Campus10/15/202409/18/2025P. Thompson6/6$521.26This course is designed to prepare students for both state and national massage therapy licensing exams through classwork and practical, hands-on training. Students will obtain a foundation for practice as an entry-level professional massage therapist. Topics will include: education, anatomy, physiology, pathology, kinesiology, communication, client evaluation, technique, pain relief, stress management, professional standards and practice management.
LEX-3874-Y3Notary PublicYancey County Campus10/26/202410/26/2024M. Manning6/13$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
CSC-3110-Y1Intro to Artificial IntelligenYancey County Campus11/05/202411/19/2024J. Bare0/10$70.00This course is designed to introduce students to aspects of developing a computer program including the analysis, pseudo code, and flow chart of a desired problem in any appropriate language, correct and execute programs, apply effective programming techniques to prepare business reports, and create and maintain data files.
LEX-3874-Y4Notary PublicYancey County Campus11/18/202411/18/2024M. Manning0/19$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
WLD-3106-Y1WeldingYancey County Campus12/03/202404/01/2025J. Deitz0/12$181.20This course provides instruction on the principles and practices of welding. Emphasis is on the blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing. Course content will be specific to a particular welding process such as SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG). Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to sit for various industry-specific certifications.
DMV-3129-M1Auto Safety InspectionMain Campus11/16/202411/16/2024J. Jones0/25$70.00This course is designed to meet the training and licensing requirements (initial and/or renewal) for the Vehicle Safety and On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspection Program administered by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. Upon completion, a student will understand the rules, regulations and procedures for conducting a vehicle safety and OBD emissions inspection; be able to inspect a vehicle properly; and be prepared to sit for the state certification exam.
CSP-4000-M1Auto Dealer Lic. RenewalMain Campus11/21/202411/22/2024D. Mauk0/20$200.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-M2Auto Dealer Intial LicenseMain Campus11/18/202411/20/2024D. Mauk0/20$225.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
WLD-3106-M1Welding Wonders: Diy RepairsMain Campus11/07/202412/19/2024P. Dover2/23$96.20This course provides instruction on the principles and practices of welding. Emphasis is on the blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing. Course content will be specific to a particular welding process such as SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG). Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to sit for various industry-specific certifications.
CSP-4000-M4Frill Free YogaMain Campus10/16/202412/11/2024S. Sherman4/16$60.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A35Fg: Christmas OrnamentsAvery County Campus11/16/202411/16/2024A. Taylor4/2$105.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A36Light Up the NightAvery County Campus11/16/202411/16/2024A. Taylor0/10$110.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y16How to Play Piano by EarMain Campus11/23/202411/23/2024IKI0/25$70.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
NAS-3240-A1Nurse AideAvery County Campus01/14/202504/08/2025A. Morgan0/10$242.43This 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.
CSP-4000-A1High Country BirdingAvery County Campus04/14/202504/15/20250/12$75.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
AUT-3200-A1Small EngineAvery County Campus01/13/202503/27/2025R. Huskins1/9$201.20This course is designed to provide the student with hands-on knowledge of engine rebuilding techniques to manufacturer's specifications. The student will learn how to completely disassemble engines and check for manufacturer's specifications and reassemble. Emphasis will be placed on the proper use of special tools and testing equipment. Upon completion students will be able to explain operating principles of engines, name major parts of engines, work safely in the shop, explain how force work and torque are related to horsepower, define horsepower, list and explain combustion chamber designs, properly run rack, time injectors, adjust values, and adjust governors.
WLD-3106-A1WeldingAvery County Campus01/27/202504/08/2025W. Richardson0/10$181.20This course provides instruction on the principles and practices of welding. Emphasis is on the blueprint reading, metallurgy, welding inspection, and destructive and non-destructive testing. Course content will be specific to a particular welding process such as SMAW (stick), GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG). Upon completion, students will have the knowledge base to sit for various industry-specific certifications.
OST-3100-A1Crash Course in ExcelAvery County Campus03/10/202503/13/2025T. Ollis0/10$70.00This course provides an overview of business productivity applications. Topics may include wordprocessing, spreadsheets, and presentation software. Upon completion students should be able to demonstrate proficiency in producing professional business documents.
FLI-3717-A1Beginning SpanishAvery County Campus03/17/202505/07/2025S. Houshmandi0/15$70.00This course provides an introduction to understanding, speaking, reading, and writing Spanish. Emphasis is placed on pronunciation, parts of speech, communicative phrases, culture, and skills for language acquisition. Upon completion, students should be able to identify and apply basic grammar concepts, display cultural awareness, and communicate simple Spanish phrases.
CSP-4000-A2Pendant Project-Fused GlassAvery County Campus01/18/202501/18/2025A. Taylor0/8$105.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A3Suncatchers-Fused GlassAvery County Campus01/18/202501/18/2025A. Taylor0/8$115.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A4Wind Chimes-Fused GlassAvery County Campus02/15/202502/15/2025A. Taylor0/8$110.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A5Light Up the Night-TealightsAvery County Campus02/15/202502/15/2025A. Taylor0/8$85.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A6Crazy Quilts-Fused GlassAvery County Campus03/15/202503/15/2025A. Taylor0/8$125.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A7Pendant Project-Fused GlassAvery County Campus03/15/202503/15/2025A. Taylor0/8$105.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A8Vibrant Platters-Fused GlassAvery County Campus04/12/202504/12/2025A. Taylor0/8$145.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A9Light Up the Night-Fused GlassAvery County Campus04/12/202504/12/2025A. Taylor0/8$110.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-A10Cake Decorating 101Avery County Campus03/04/202503/27/20250/8$140.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
CSP-4000-Y31Design Like a Pro:master CanvaYancey County Campus10/28/202410/29/2024T. Dickson0/19$30.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
PHO-3001-A1Intermediate PhotographyBanner Elk School04/07/202505/19/2025T. Bush0/8$70.00This course is designed to provide instruction on the principles and application of digital photography. Course topics include camera operation and image production, composition, flash usage, and use of exposure meters and filters. Upon completion, students will be able to use the camera for photographing various lighting situations and then download and manipulate digital photos using imaging software.
PHO-3001-A2PhotographyBanner Elk School01/27/202503/10/2025T. Bush0/8$70.00This course is designed to provide instruction on the principles and application of digital photography. Course topics include camera operation and image production, composition, flash usage, and use of exposure meters and filters. Upon completion, students will be able to use the camera for photographing various lighting situations and then download and manipulate digital photos using imaging software.
CSP-4000-A11Nuturing Mind and BodyBanner Elk School06/16/202507/28/2025T. Bush0/8$70.00Community Service Programs provides courses, seminars, and community activities that contribute to an individual's cultural, civic, and/or personal growth. These programs are self-supporting and are not reported to the state for budget FTE.
LEX-3874-A1NotaryAvery County Campus02/04/202502/04/2025G. Reeves0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
LEX-3874-A2NotaryAvery County Campus05/27/202505/27/2025G. Reeves0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
ELC-3016-M2Electrical Con. Lic. RenewalMain Campus12/07/202412/07/2024R. McDonald0/20$70.00This course is designed to prepare individuals for the Electrical Contractor's Licensing examination for the state of North Carolina.
LEX-3874-A4NotaryAvery County Campus11/19/202511/19/2025G. Reeves0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.
LEX-3874-A3NotaryAvery County Campus08/20/202508/20/2025G. Reeves0/20$101.22This course is designed to provide instruction to individuals who want to become commissioned as a Notary Public. Topics include legal, ethical and procedural requirements of the Notary Act. Upon completion of this course with a passing exam grade of 80%, a person is eligible to make application with the NC Secretary of State office. For more information, go to www.secretary.state. nc.us/notary/.

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