Gain new skills this fall with COA’s workforce development, continuing education classes

College of The Albemarle (COA) offers a range of workforce development and continuing education classes in August 2026. These classes provide opportunities to gain new skills, earn certifications, explore personal interests, and advance careers.

SYN #75056 – Notary Public Certification
Date: August 1
Day/Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Dare
Fee: $70

SYN #75718 – Intro to QuickBooks
Dates: August 4-11
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $40

SYN #75926 – Manicuring
Dates: August 4 – November 24
Days/Times: Tuesday – Thursday, 3:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Type: Blended
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $180

SYN #73304 – Pharmacy Technician
Dates: August 6 – September 24
Day/Time: Thursdays, 12:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Face-to-Face Class Dates: August 13, August 20, August 27, September 10 and September 24
Type: Hybrid
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $255

SYN #74301 – NC Vehicle Safety Inspection
Dates: August 11-13
Days/Times: Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $70

SYN #75850 – Career Success Workshop
Dates: August 11 – September 1
Day/Time: Tuesdays, 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $70

SYN #75846 – Career Success Workshop
Dates: August 14 – September 4
Day/Time: Fridays, 9:30 a.m. – 11:30 a.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $70

SYN #75701 – Spanish Made Simple I
Dates: August 17 – October 12
Days/Times: Monday/Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Dare
Fee: $95

SYN #75746 – Safe Driving – 4 Hour
Date: August 19
Day/Time: Wednesday, 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $75

SYN #75754 – Beginning Watercolor: Elements of Art (Afternoon)
Dates: August 21 – September 25
Day/Time: Fridays, 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $50

SYN #75748 – 8-Hour Safe Driver Course
Date: August 22
Day/Time: Saturday, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $100

SYN #75976 – Notary Public Certification
Date: August 22
Day/Time: Saturday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $70

SYN #75700 – Pottery: Open Studio
Dates: August 24 – December 7
Day/Time: Mondays, 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Dare
Fee: $180

SYN #75703 – Conversational Spanish I
Dates: August 25 – October 15
Days/Times: Tuesday/Thursday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Dare
Fee: $95

SYN #75702 – Pottery: Open Studio
Dates: August 25 – December 8
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Dare
Fee: $235

SYN #75721 – GenAI Essentials: A Beginner’s Guide to Smart and Ethical AI Use
Date: August 26
Day/Time: Wednesday, 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Elizabeth City
Fee: $25

SYN #75704 – Pottery Basics
Dates: August 26 – December 16
Day/Time: Wednesdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Dare
Fee: $235

SYN #75706 – Pottery: Beyond Basics
Dates: August 27 – December 10
Day/Time: Thursdays, 9:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Type: Traditional
Location: COA – Dare
Fee: $235

For information or to register, contact COA’s Continuing Education Department at 252-335-0821, ext. 2250, or COA – Dare at 252-473-2264, ext. 7037, or visit www.albemarle.edu/wdce. Online registration is also available for most classes at https://albemarle-register.fundfive.com/course.

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