Continuing Education & Workforce Development
Opportunities for Professional & Personal Development
WPCC offers a variety of classes for professional training and certifications along with personal advancement and enjoyment both in seated classes and online through ed2go. These classes are designed to accommodate busy lifestyles and provide opportunities to quickly get skills or explore interests.
Check out our list of upcoming classes. You can get more information on them and register for them by clicking or tapping on the name of the class.
The GEER Scholarship
Learn more about scholarship opportunities for certain workforce development & continuing education classes.
Heavy Equipment Operator
New program provides short-term training using our new CAT simulator
New Certificate Program
Introduction to Advanced Manufacturing prepares you for potential job opportunities with Pratt & Whitney, coming to Asheville, North Carolina in 2022.
Upcoming Events
Click or tap on a class name for more information or to register.
A complete calendar of course offerings is available below.
How
to
Register
Online Registration
You can sign up for classes via our online system. Please have the class title/name and the date(s) or class section numbers before clicking or tapping the buttons to access the registration forms.
Register for Classes OnlineRegister for a Fire/EMS Class Online
In-Person Registration
NOTE: In-person registration for Workforce and Continuing Education classes in Hildebrand Hall has resumed.You can stop in to register Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Remember, you need to register for classes prior to the class start date (preferably 48 hours prior), allowing time for all payments to process before the class begins. If you have questions, please call (828) 448-3500.
Select a Category Below for Classes
Personal Enrichment
Courses for personal interests for all ages.
Allied Health
Training & Certification
for healthcare
Customized Training
Specialized Training
for Businesses & Individuals
Online Classes
Courses when & where
you want to learn
Emergency Services
Certification & Training
for Fire & Rescue
HRD & CRC
Human Resources &
Career Readiness Certification
Certifications
Courses to acquire or renew job skills
Emergency Medical
Classes for emergency medical responders
Job & Career
Courses to increase and
improve job skills
Small Business
Entrepreneurs &
Small Business Owners
Law Enforcement
Certification & Training
for Law Enforcement
Defensive Driving
Defensive Driving Information & Classes
Current Class Schedule
Here are the classes scheduled for the current month at WPCC. You can see future class offerings by clicking either the Next button to move to the next month or by choosing a month and date and hitting the Go button.
Add A Class to Your Calendar
Want to set a reminder for a class on your phone, tablet, or computer’s calendar? It’s easy. Click the class name to read a description and register to attend. At the bottom, click the iCal or Google Calendar link to add the class to your personal calendar.
Events in September 2017
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Email Basics
Email Basics
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September 12, 2017Fee: $15
Location: Room HEC 122
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Class Section Number: 52785
Email Basics - This class will teach you the basics of email, including understanding how email works, where you get email service from, and how you communicate properly and safely online Instructor: Kevin Cline
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women
Get Tough! Self-Defense Tips and Techniques for Women
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September 16, 2017Date: September 16 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Location: FHEC Room HEC 228
Instructor: Mark Bradley
Cost $20
Section: 53210Self-defense begins long before an attack happens. Knowing how to protect yourself is an important set of skills that everyone should have. Learn self-defense techniques to build your confidence as well as how to respond when you are faced with threatening situations. Your instructor will teach you evasive techniques and behaviors to help you avoid dangerous situations. Please wear comfortable clothes and tennis shoes. Self-defense is all about using your smarts not your fists. In this 3 hour workshop, you will learn how to avoid being a target, how to prepare for a possible attack, how to keep a clear mind and how to use your natural strengths to retaliate effectively and decisively. Students will learn evasion maneuvers, blocks, releases, and strikes to use in case they ever do need to protect themselves. Ages 13 and up.
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA -
Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice
Basics of Lawn Equipment Maintenance for the Novice
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September 19, 2017Dates: September 19-28
Days/Times: Tuesdays & Thursdays, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
Location: F Building, Room F107
Instructor: Michael Daniels
Section: 53205
Cost: $10Here’s your opportunity to keep your lawn machinery in top shape! Learn the basics of residential gas-powered home and lawn equipment. Many of the fundamentals covered also apply to automobiles, motorcycles, ATVs, mini bikes and go karts. Major topics include safety, gas engine fundamentals, batteries, fuel, oil, grease, blades, fasteners, tools, various adjustments, regular maintenance (including oil, air and fuel filter changing), tire pressure and proposed storage of equipment
College and instructor will provide safety equipment and equipment to practice on. Students should wear closed toed shoes and work cloths.
F Building1001 Burkemont AvenueMorganton, NC 28655USAInternet BasicsInternet Basics
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September 19, 2017Fee: $15
Location: Room HEC 122
Time: 6:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Class Section Number: 52786
Dates: 09/19/2017Internet Basics - If you are new to the web or are looking to improve your Internet skills, our free Internet Basics class has you covered.
Instructor: Kevin Cline
Foothills Higher Education Center2128 South Sterling StreetMorganton, NC 28655USA
Our Locations
Western Piedmont Community College offers Continuing Education classes on the Main Campus (left pin on the map) and at the Foothills Higher Education Center (right pin on the map). Select a pin to get address and general contact information about each location.
WPCC Main Campus
Morganton, NC 28655
General Information: (828) 438-6000
Foothills Higher Education Center
Morganton, NC 28655
General Information: (828) 448-6140
Division of
Workforce &
Professional Development
Rick Furse
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development
(828) 448-3121