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.
- June 4, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66945)
- June 6, 2022, 8:00 am: Emergency Medical Technician Day Session Course - Section #65988
- June 8, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66946)
- June 16, 2022, 8:00 am: Industrial Sewing (66938)
- June 18, 2022, 8:00 am: Defensive Driving (Section 66947)
- June 22, 2022, All Day: : New York Cultural Experience – Tour
- June 22, 2022, 6:00 pm: Defensive Driving (Section 66948)
- July 11, 2022, 8:00 am: Industrial Sewing (66939)
- July 25, 2022, 8:00 am: Heavy Equipment Operator Simulator Academy (66996)
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 2020
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Wilderness EMS Summit
Wilderness EMS Summit
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September 19, 2020
The 2020 Carolina Wilderness EMS Summit will be held September 19-20 in Pisgah National Forest and the Linville Gorge Wilderness, the deepest gorge and one of the oldest designated wilderness areas in the eastern United States. The externship attracts EMS personnel from throughout the southeast for 2 days of training on wilderness EMS and extended medical care.
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