Workforce Development & Continuing Education
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.
Upcoming Events
Click or tap on a class name for more information or to register.
- March 1, 2021, 11:00 am: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- March 4, 2021, 11:00 am: Privilege License
- March 4, 2021, 2:00 pm: ABCs of Starting a Small Business on a Limited Budget
- March 11, 2021, 2:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan
- March 11, 2021, 6:00 pm: Finding Your Customers and Creating a Marketing Plan
- March 16, 2021, 4:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- March 17, 2021, 11:00 am: Facebook Shops & Facebook Marketplace
- March 18, 2021, 11:00 am: Using Paid Online Ads to Promote Your Business
- March 18, 2021, 2:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small Business
- March 18, 2021, 6:00 pm: Dynamite Marketing for Small Business
- March 19, 2021, 10:00 am: Your Community Health Plan for Businesses
- March 23, 2021, 6:00 pm: How to Start a Business
- March 25, 2021, 2:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer Discovery
- March 25, 2021, 6:00 pm: How to Create a Solid Business Plan after doing Customer Discovery
- March 29, 2021, 8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63180) - SECTION FULL
- March 30, 2021, 9:00 am: Sales & Use Tax Workshop
- March 30, 2021, 2:00 pm: TABE Testing (HEC-123)
- April 12, 2021, 8:00 am: Nurse Aide Level I (63148)
- April 19, 2021, 8:00 am: Notary Public Class (63181) - SEATS AVAILABLE
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 Workforce Development & Continuing Education Classes OnlineRegister for a Fire/EMS Class Online
In-Person Registration
In-person registration for Workforce and Continuing Education classes in Hildebrand Hall has been suspended due to the COVID-19 restrictions. We are still accepting registrations for classes being offered via online registration. 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 professionals
Customized Training
Specialized Training
for Businesses & Individuals
Online Classes
Courses when & where
you want to learn
Emergency Services
Certification & Training
for Fire & Rescue Personnel
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
Training for Entrepreneurs
and 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.
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June 6, 202011:00 am: Guitar Enthusiasts11:00 am: Guitar EnthusiastsJune 6, 2020 – Foothills Higher Education Center 2128 South Sterling Street Morganton, NC 28655 USA
Want to start or improve your guitar playing? Local musician and music instructor, Michael Hefner, will teach a guitar class catered to each individual's interest and skill level. Everyone is welcome from beginners to experienced guitarists who want to improve their playing. Individuals can learn how to read music, play chords, finger-pick, and write original songs. In addition, individuals can gain insight about rhythm, strumming, techniques, and scales. Teachers may receive teacher renewal credits for this class. Bring a guitar and guitar picks to each class. Class Dates: 6/6, 6/13, 6/20, 6/27, 7/11, & 7/18 No class on 7/4. Time: 11:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Location: Foothills Higher Education Center Room 211 Cost: $67.00 Section Number: 61301 Teacher Renewal Credits: 1.2 CEUS Educators - Please ask your local school system if they will accept a class for teacher renewal credits. Registration Deadline: Wednesday, June 3, 2020 WPCC complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act and will make every effort to honor reasonable requests made by individuals with qualifying disabilities. Accommodations must be requested three business days in advance of school events or activities through the Office of Disability Services in Room 136 Hildebrand Hall or call (828) 448-3154.
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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
Lee Kiser
Dean of Workforce &
Professional Development
(828) 448-6707