Course Title Location Begin Date End Date Instructor Seats taken/open Price
LEX-3874-A1NotaryAvery 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/.
LEX-3874-A2NotaryAvery County Campus09/24/202409/24/2024G. Reeves4/16$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/.
PHO-3001-A2High Country PhotographyBanner Elk School09/23/202411/04/2024T. Bush5/15$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-Y4Crazy QuiltsYancey County Campus09/14/202409/14/2024A. Taylor0/10$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-Y5Seasonal LandscapesYancey County Campus09/14/202409/14/2024A. Taylor0/10$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.
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.
CSP-4000-Y7Art & Science of Tea BlendingMain Campus10/01/202410/22/2024T. Dickson0/19$80.00Community 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-Y8Hand-Lettering Mastery ZoomMain Campus10/03/202410/17/2024T. Dickson0/19$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-Y9Eco Printing: Steam MethodYancey County Campus10/08/202410/08/2024C. McKinney1/9$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.
CSP-4000-Y10Vibrant PlattersYancey County Campus10/26/202410/26/2024A. Taylor0/10$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-Y11Flower GardenYancey County Campus10/26/202410/26/2024A. Taylor1/9$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.
LEX-3874-Y3Notary PublicYancey County Campus10/26/202410/26/2024M. Manning3/16$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.
CSP-4000-Y12Light Up the Night: LanternsYancey County Campus11/02/202411/02/2024A. 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-Y13Christmas OrnamentsYancey County Campus11/02/202411/02/2024A. Taylor0/10$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.
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.
MFG-3111-Y1Industrial MaintenanceYancey County Campus09/17/202402/20/2025K. Smith6/13$498.43This course covers the basic and technical skills needed to prepare student for advanced, high-performance manufacturing environment. Course topics may include safety, quality practices & measurement; manufacturing processes & production; maintenance awareness and green production.
WLD-3106-A3Tig WeldingAvery County Campus10/01/202410/31/2024W. Richardson2/8$126.20This 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.
GSM-3010-M1Basic GunsmithingMain Campus10/08/202411/14/2024M. McKinney1/24$70.00This course is designed to provide the student with the required skills needed to refurbish metal and wood as applicable to firearms, to diagnose malfunctions for repair, and to accomplish more complex custom gunsmithing tasks. Course work includes manufacturing of tools used in the gunsmithing trade, restoration of firearms, stock making barrel work, repair work and custom work.
WLD-3106-M1Welding Wonders: Diy RepairsMain Campus11/07/202412/19/2024P. Dover1/24$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.
SGR-3100-M1Intro to Laser CuttingMain Campus10/08/202410/29/2024A. Parker0/20$70.00This course is designed to offer an in-depth exploration of fundamental concepts in 2D and 3D computer graphics. Topics may include computer graphics hardware, electronic images, electronic publishing, vector-based graphics, and interactive multimedia.
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-A37Light Up the NightAvery County Campus09/21/202409/21/2024A. 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-Y14Instant Piano F/Hopelessly BusMain Campus10/05/202410/05/2024IKI0/25$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.
CSP-4000-Y15Instant Guitar F/Hopelessly BuMain Campus10/05/202410/05/2024IKI0/25$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.
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.
CSP-4000-Y29S10: Homestead Jerry & AldonaYancey County Campus09/21/202409/21/2024J. Smith0/10$45.00Community 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-Y30S11: Role of Humans in GardeniYancey County Campus09/24/202409/24/2024J. Smith0/10$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.
PBT-3022-A1PhlebotomyAvery County Campus09/09/202405/21/2025A. Phillips9/1$388.15This 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
PRC-3104-A3The Art of CrochetAvery County Campus10/15/202410/31/2024A. Cantrell0/8$70.00This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
PRC-3104-Y1Forging Basic Blacksmithing toYancey County Campus10/01/202410/31/2024L. King1/5$186.20This course is designed to cover a specific heritage art such as pottery, basket weaving, fabric arts, wood turning, wood carving, jewelry making; as well as cover a specific skill level such as introductory, intermediate, or advanced levels. Course work will include discussion on the history and trends of the art, practice in selected heritage arts, and information to build and supply appropriate studios. Upon completion, students will be prepared to either advance to a higher skill level or to fabricate and market their goods.
CSP-4000-A41Quilted Wall HangingAvery County Campus11/04/202411/04/2024G. McLean0/2$95.00Community 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-A42Quilting: Flying GeeseAvery County Campus09/23/202409/23/2024G. McLean0/2$95.00Community 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-A44Handstitching: Paper PiecingAvery County Campus10/21/202410/21/2024G. McLean0/2$95.00Community 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-A45Quilting: Simple FoundationsAvery County Campus10/07/202410/07/2024G. McLean0/2$95.00Community 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.
DEN-3300-M1Dental AssistingMain Campus09/17/202403/13/2025A. Crenshaw4/6$517.58This course is designed to teach students the necessary skills to become a Dental Assistant I in the State of N.C. Coursework includes instruction in general studies, biomedical sciences, dental sciences, clinical sciences, and clinical practice. A combination of lecture, laboratory, and clinical experiences provide students with knowledge in infection/hazard control, radiography, dental materials, preventive dentistry, and clinical procedures. Graduates may be eligible to sit for the Certified Dental Assistant (CDA) exam through the Dental Assisting National Board once all requirements are met, including 3000 hours of chairside assisting.
CSP-4000-A46Quilting: Christmas StockingAvery County Campus11/18/202411/18/2024G. McLean0/2$95.00Community 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-A47Quilting: Applique a ToteAvery County Campus12/02/202412/02/2024G. McLean0/5$95.00Community 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. Huskins0/10$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.
PHO-3001-A3Intermediate PhotographyBanner Elk School10/21/202412/02/2024T. Bush0/20$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.
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.

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