Continuing Education
Catawba Valley Community College’s Continuing Education programs are designed to meet you where you are. Whether you’re looking to learn a new skill, earn a credential, advance in your current career, or explore a new path. These short-term, flexible classes focus on practical, hands-on learning that can be applied right away, often with evening, weekend, or accelerated options to fit busy schedules. Courses vary from workforce training and industry certifications to personal enrichment and professional development.
Alexander Furniture Academy
Catawba Valley Furniture Academy
Catawba Valley Fire Academy
Construction Careers Academy
Hospitality Academy
Human Resources Institute
Supply Chain Management
Telecommunicator Academy
Alexander Furniture Academy
Auto CAD
Catawba Apprenticeship Network
Catawba Valley Furniture Academy
Customized Training
Lean Manufacturing
Manual & CNC Machining
Manufacturing Academy
Maintenance Tech Bootcamp
Mechatronics
OSHA 10-hour & 30-hour
Quality Management Systems: ISO 9000 & IATF 16949
Six-Sigma Green Belt & Black Belt
SolidWorks
Customer Service
Employee Development & Soft Skills
Executive Leadership Training
Hospitality Academy
Management Principles
Online Training: Ed2Go
Project Management
Small Business Center:
Business Counseling & Referral Services
Supervisory Training
Adult Basic Education
Adult High School
English as a Second Language
High School Equivalancy: GED & HiSET
Central Sterile Processing
Certified Nursing Assistant:
CNA I, CNA II, & Refresher
Medical Coding Outpatient: Basic & Advanced
Community Dental Health Coordinator
Community Health Worker
Computed Tomography
Dental Assisting
Dental Healthcare Coordinator
Mammography
Medical Administrative Assistant
Medical Assisting
Medical Terminology
Medication Aide
Pharmacy Technician
Phlebotomy
Career Readiness
Employability Lab
WorkKeys
Barber College
Cosmetology
Esthetics (Skincare)
Manicurist
Auto Dealer Initial Training
Auto Dealer Renewal
Construction Careers Academy
Electrical Contractors Renewal
EPA 608: Refrigeration
General Contractors Pre-licensing Prep
Insurance Pre-licensing
Marine Mechanical Technology
National Electric Code (NEC) Preparation
Notary Public
Society for Human Resource Management:
SHRM-CP & SHRM-SCP
Toyota TECS Elite
Truck Driver Training
Vehicle Inspection: Safety & OBII
Adobe
Alive at 25
Computer Classes
Drawing, Painting, & Art
Defensive Driving
Gun Safety
Motorcycle Training
Photography
Pottery
Sewing & Needlework
Sports, Dance, & Exercise
Basic Law Enforcement Training
Catawba Valley Fire Academy
CPR & First Aid
Detention Officer
Emergency Management
Emergency Medical Responder
Emergency Medical Technician
EMS Continuing Education
Fire & Rescue
Law Enforcement In-service Training
Business Funding Options
How To Start A Business
Market Research & Marketing
Non-Profit Training
Quick Links
Contacts
Register for Continuing Education classes:
- There is an option to register with Instant Online Enrollment for non-credit classes.
A secure and fast easy way to pay and enroll online for Continuing Education classes.
Please Note: (Not all classes are available on Instant Online Enrollment and some classes require pre-registration. See below.)
OR - You can fill out the Registration Form for Printing (PDF) for non-credit classes. You can print and mail this in or bring it to campus.Note: Please do not email any completed forms. Email is not a secure means of transmitting confidential information.
Important Links
Continuing Education Transcript Request
Payments
All payments are now being taken at:
Lower Level of Student Services Building, Main Campus
Monday & Thursday: 8:00 AM-5:00 PM
Tuesday & Wdnesday: 8:00 AM-6:00 PM
Please make checks payable to Catawba Valley Community College. You can also mail payment and registration form to CVCC, Attention:Cashier, 2550 Hwy. 70 SE, Hickory, NC 28602.
(Your space is not held nor confirmed until payment is received. Please come in and pay, or mail your payment as soon as possible.)
Important Note: Continuing Education students who are a no show for a course will still be charged for the course they were to attend.
Tuition for students enrolling in occupation extension courses may vary per course. However, fees may be established for self-supporting seminars and courses according to the schedule below in which more than normal expenses to the college are incurred. Such charges may cover the cost of instructional materials and/or textbooks required in such classes.
Continuing Education Occupational Extension (per course)
0 – 24 hours …………………$70.00
25 – 50 hours…………………$125.00
50 + hours……………………$180.00
If you need accommodations due to a disability, please contact the Counselor/Students with Disabilities Program at least 72 hours in advance.
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