Madison County Campus Classes
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A-B Tech Small Business Center
Overview Business Incubator and the Incubation Process
This seminar will provide an in-depth virtual tour of the Business Incubator and discuss, in detail, the Incubation process and how to apply to participate in this exciting program. It will also cover all of the services that the Small Business Center has to offer small business owners in our community. (1 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Feb 16, 3:00PM - 4:00PM
- 103 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7752-700
Business, How to Buy and Sell a
This class will provide students with an overall understanding of the buying and selling process, including the financial statements and ratios used, how to prepare and market your business for sale, how to analyze a business to buy, and managing and structuring deals. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Feb 25, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7795-701
Computer Basics for the Workplace
Students learn basic computer skills at a relaxed pace as well as employability skills for the workplace. Topics will include basic keyboarding and increasing the student's comfort level with the computer. No prior computer experience is necessary. (24 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue/Wed, Jan 12 - Feb 03, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: HRD-7612-650
- Tue/Wed, Mar 02 - Mar 24, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: HRD-7612-651
- Wed, Mar 31 - May 19, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: HRD-7612-652
Computer Empowerment for the Workplace
Students will increase their computer knowledge through the creation of career-related documents and forms. Successful completion of Computer Basics for the Workplace is required. (24 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue/Wed, Apr 06 - Apr 28, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: HRD-7613-653
Computer for the Beginner XP
Learn the common terms used for hardware, software and the Windows XP operating system and become comfortable using a computer in a slow-paced classroom environment. Students will need very basic computer skills equal to those gained in Basic Computer Introduction. The textbook, Welcome to Microsoft Windows , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Attendance at the first class is required. Gary Phillips, Instructor. (30 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $120.00- Thu, Jan 28 - Apr 01, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: CAS-7403-425
- Thu, Jan 28 - Apr 01, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: CAS-7403-426
Computer Skills for the Workplace Using Microsoft Office 2007
Learn Microsoft Office including Word (word processing), Excel (spreadsheets), PowerPoint (presentations) and Access (database). Students will need computer skills such as: file management, computer navigation, and be able to open programs. The textbook, Microsoft Office 2007 Illustrated Brief , can be purchased at the Asheville Campus or Enka Site bookstore. Attendance at the first class is required. Gary Phillips, Instructor. (36 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $120.00- Thu, Apr 08 - Jun 24, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: OSC-7416-404
- Thu, Apr 08 - Jun 24, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: OSC-7416-405
Computer Repair, Maintenance, and Upgrading
Need to install more memory? Need to replace a modem or network card? Need to set up your own router? This class is for you! In this hands-on course, you will learn to identify and maintain the components of a computer, desktops and laptops. You will learn how to replace and add memory, install and format a hard drive, install an operating system and add new software. Simple troubleshooting techniques and preventative maintenance will also be covered. The course will be focused mainly on desktop PCs but will also cover the basic differences with laptops and their components. Reference books are optional and will be discussed at the first class. Attendance at the first class is required. Gary Phillips and Ray Nightingale, Instructors. (24 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $65.00- Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 15, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- Marshall Community Center Course #: ELN-7401-401
Digital Imaging and the PC
Learn how to download, save and retrieve files, how to use a scanner, and how to send and receive images using the internet. Adobe Photoshop Elements and Adobe Bridge will be used. If you have a camera please bring it. Students need basic computer skills equal to those gained in Computer for the Beginner. No textbook is required. Attendance at the first class is required. Gary Phillips, Instructor. (18 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $65.00- Fri, Apr 16 - May 21, 1:00PM - 4:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: PHO-7400-400
Education: Effective Teacher Training
This class is required preparation for substitute teachers for all Buncombe and Madison County Schools, and is also an excellent crash course in learning methodologies and classroom management for current or returning teachers. This course will use the curriculum approved by Asheville City and Buncombe County Schools. The textbook, Substitute Teacher Handbook , approximately $23, can be purchased at the Asheville Campus, Enka Site or Madison Site bookstore. Attendance at all classes is required. (30 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $120.00- Thu/Fri, Jan 21 - Jan 29, 8:00AM - 3:00PM
- 112 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: EDU-3002-261 Class will meet Thu/Fri, Jan 21, 22, 28, 29, and Mon, Jan 25.
- Thu/Fri, Mar 04 - Mar 12, 8:00AM - 3:00PM
- 112 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: EDU-3002-262 Class will meet Thu/Fri, Mar 4, 5, 11,12, and Mon, Mar 8.
Natural Products Business:
Apitherapy: Healing from the Hive
Hive products such as honey, propolis, royal jelly, and bee pollen are valuable medicines. Learn how people have used these gifts from the honeybees for centuries as well as recent scientific validation of their efficacy. Valuable information will be gained regarding family care, first aid, and marketing honey. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Mon, Mar 22, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-1046-100
Natural Products Business: Healing from the Kitchen Cupboard
What do cooking spices, onions, potatoes, and vinegar have in common? They all make amazing first aid and common illness remedies! Find out how to use basic kitchen pantry staples to care for yourself, family, and friends. Experience hands-on herbal medicine making and return home with a kitchen remedy and empowerment that will last a lifetime. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Mon, Feb 22, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7804-100
Natural Products Business: Herbal First Aid
From healing salves to soothing baths to plants right off the garden paths, join a clinical herbalist as she discusses her favorite herbal remedies for first aid and demonstrates how you can make your own first aid kit right at home using common weeds, garden plants, and everyday kitchen ingredients. Prepare to be empowered to care for your family the herbal way! Mimi Middleton, Instructor. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Mon, Mar 15, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-1039-101
Natural Products Business: Herbs for Winter Wellness
In this three week class learn about the natural, traditional, and scientifically sound uses of herbs to support winter wellness. Participants will learn how to incorporate family friendly herbs into their winter meals and home remedies. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Mon, Jan 25-Feb1, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7735-100
Natural Products Business:
Natural Products Business Landscape, an Overview
Learn about various business strategies in the booming natural products industry. From quality and safety to marketing and exporting, this two-hour program will provide the insights and resources to further your back-to-nature business idea. Mimi Middleton and Clare Scwartz, Instructors. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Tue, Jan 12, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 129 TCC, Enka Site Course #: SBC-7739-100
- Mon, Mar 29, 6:00PM - 8:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-1036-102
Natural Products Industry: Sweeteners
Everyone loves the sweet taste and the choice of sweeteners is practically infinite. However, there are many questions out there - Are honey, maple and agave syrup better for you than sugar? Are artificial sweeteners safe? Why is fructose recommended for diabetics? This class will help you answer these questions. (2 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Mon, Feb 15, 2:00PM - 4:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7913-100
Notary Public Education
This course covers the qualifications, procedures, and certification for becoming a notary. Pursuant to the NC Notary Act, to apply for commissioning as a notary you 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. 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. Students are encouraged to read through the textbook ( Notary Public Guidebook for North Carolina, 10th Edition ) prior to attending the course. The textbook, approximately $21, is required and can be purchased at the Asheville Campus, Enka Site or Madison Site bookstore, which is closed on weekends. Students must present a current photo ID to be admitted to class. (6 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $65.00- Sat, Jan 30, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- 116 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: MLS-3874-282
- Sat, Mar 20, 9:00AM - 4:00PM
- 116 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: MLS-3874-283
Nurse Aide Level I
This course provides basic training in the entry-level care giving skills needed to work as a Nursing Assistant in various healthcare settings such as nursing homes, hospitals, or private homes. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. Additional information needed for registration is available on our web site at www.abtech.edu/ce, choose the Nursing Assistant option. Madison NA-I classes may register only at Madison Site. The textbook, Thomson's North Carolina Nurse Aide I , approximately $57, can be purchased at the Asheville Campus, Enka Site or Madison Site bookstore. Students cannot register online for NA-I courses. (146 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $176.25- Tue/Thu/Fri/Wed, Dec 08, 2009 - Jan 29, 8:30AM - 3:00PM
- 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: NUR-3240-242
- Tue-Fri, Feb 02 - Mar 12, 8:30AM - 3:00PM
- 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: NUR-3240-230
- Tue-Fri, Mar 16 - Apr 30, 8:30AM - 3:00PM
- 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: NUR-3240-231
- Tue/Thu, Jan 12 - Apr 29, 5:30PM - 8:30PM
- 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: NUR-3240-234 Day class time changes on seven clinical days 7:00AM - 3:30PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch. Evening classes will meet on seven Saturday clinical days 7:00AM - 3:30PM. Class will break one-half hour for lunch on those Saturdays. Class dates are subject to change.
Oil Painting, Wet-On-Wet Technique
Tap into your creative instincts and express yourself in exciting ways through the wet-on-wet technique of oil painting. You will create beautiful landscapes and still lifes. Supplies: $45-$75. Colleen Rigsby, Instructor. (24 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $55.00- Mon, Jan 25 - Mar 15, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: CSP-4023-265
- Wed, Jan 27 - Mar 17, 9:30AM - 12:30PM
- 112 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: CSP-4023-266
Pathways to Employment
This class is designed to jumpstart your job search. Students will learn the most effective methods of finding a job. Class projects include creating a resume that best highlights your skills, a master application, covers letters, and thank you notes. Topics for discussion include the importance of first impressions, verbal and non-verbal, and how to answer the most common interview questions. (15 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Mon/Wed, Dec 07 - Dec 16,2009, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- 101 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: HRD-7632-595
- Mon/Wed, Jan 25 - Feb 08, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- 101 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: HRD-7632-684
- Mon/Wed, Mar 08 - Mar 22, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- 101 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: HRD-7632-685
QuickBooks Pro 2007, Introduction
Learn the features of the popular bookkeeping software by setting up a business using the Easy Step Interview, then learn to manage the chart of accounts, manipulate customer, vendor and employee data, create invoices and receive payments. You will discover basic payroll functions and basic report generation. This class will be taught using QuickBooks 2007 software. Information will be applicable to software versions 2000 and later. Students will need basic computer skills, equal to those gained in Computer for the Beginner. The textbook, Get Smart with QuickBooks 2007, can be purchased at the Asheville Campus, Enka Site or Madison Site bookstore. Attendance at the first class is required. Tina Thorpe, Instructor. (21 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $65.00- Wed, Feb 17 - Mar 31, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- Madison Site Course #: CAS-7470-415 Class has been canceled - Updated Feb 16, 2010
Small Business Media Marketing Lab
Know you need to jump in and blog and twitter with other business folks but don't know how or just can't make the time to do it regularly? Need to upload images but frustrated with the process? Then this Social Media Marketing Lab is for you! Spend 3 hours per week at this computer lab with a personal guide/instructor to help you navigate through the "blogs" and "tweets" and more. Watch your business grow! (30 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: $25.00- Thu, Jan 21 - Mar 25, 10:00AM - 1:00PM
- 118 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SEF-7901-700
Small Business Tax Incentives in the Green Economy
Learn more about energy efficiency programs and rebates and how new tax credits can create significant savings for small business. This seminar will review how small businesses can take advantage of new tax credits. (3 hrs)
Total Registration Fee: Free- Thu, Mar 11, 6:00PM - 9:00PM
- 126 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SBC-7921-700
Solar Food Dehydrator Construction
Learn how to construct and use a solar food dehydrator! This simple technology will help extend your growing season and generate extra income. Participants will construct a complete food dehydrator and will leave with a set of plans to build their own. No carpentry experience needed. Cost includes an insurance fee of $1.25. (9 hrs) No fee exemption
Total Registration Fee: $46.25- Sat, Feb 27 - Mar 13, 9:00AM - 12:00PM
- 113 Ramsey, Madison Site Course #: SEF-7518-404