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Our Workforce Development (WFD) department provides hundreds of short-term training programs in a wide range of topics. You don't need to complete the college application process to take a WFD class. Simply click on one you're interested in to find out more class information and register directly from there!

Scholarships and funding opportunities are available to most students. Public Safety students (fire, EMS, paramedic, law enforcement) may be eligible for 100% fee waivers after registering for classes. Visit our Fee Waiver page for more information. Several programs are also eligible for VA benefits. Visit our VA Benefits page for details on eligible classes, contact hours, and upcoming schedules. 

Contact Information

Workforce Development
Brock Administration Building
New Bern Campus
252-638-7248

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This is a fun and interactive beginner Spanish language class which is immersive in nature. You will learn: - how to introduce yourself - how to give and ask for information - how to build sentences (like order food;as for prices, directions and assistance) - how to refer to family and friends - how to tell time, and refer to holidays - how to describe people and places In addition, you will learn how to communicate with Spanish speakers you will meet while traveling or in everyday life. We will be using phrases and functional (everyday) vocabulary, with group practice and varied activities. The class ends with an off-campus activity.
Meeting time and location:

09/14/26 - 10/21/26
Mon, Wed 6p - 7:30p
Brock Administration , Room 205
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

The course is design to teach students about the craft beer brewing industry. Course content may focus on 1) identifying beer flavors and styles and 2) understanding the brewing process and beer ingredients. Student will also gain a base knowledge of beer history and historical styles, retail beer storage and service issues, and beer pairing principles.
Meeting times and locations:

06/08/26 - 06/22/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 06/29/26 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/06/26 - 07/13/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 07/20/26 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

07/27/26 - 08/10/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

The course is design to teach students about the craft beer brewing industry. Course content may focus on 1) identifying beer flavors and styles and 2) understanding the brewing process and beer ingredients. Student will also gain a base knowledge of beer history and historical styles, retail beer storage and service issues, and beer pairing principles.
Meeting times and locations:

09/14/26 - 09/28/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 10/05/26 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

10/12/26 - 10/19/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Mon 10/26/26 4:30p - 8:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

11/02/26 - 11/16/26
Mon 5:30p - 7:30p
Volt Kitchen , Room 107
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

Did you know that créme Brûlée is also known as burnt cream? It is a dessert consisting of a rich custard base topped with a layer of hardened caramelized sugar. It is typically served cold as the custard needs time to cool and set to achieve its proper, creamy texture. Créme caramel, or flan, is notably more stiff and jiggly than créme brûlée, although both consist of a combination of eggs, dairy, and sugar. It gets even better! Do you want to know how to make the best cheesecake of your life? Well, this class is for you. Not only will you make créme brûlée and flan, but also the perfect, creamy cheesecake that actually freezes very well! Bring take-out containers or Tupperware to transport your baked desserts home.
Meeting time:

Mon 08/17/26 10a - 12p
Mayte Sweets , Room 001
Off Campus

This course covers the fundamentals of heating and air condition , focusing heavy on electric heat pumps. The course is designed for the homeowner or handyman. Topics include safety, tools and instrumentation, troubleshooting techniques, electrical power, and control systems. air conditioning equipment and components, including condensers, evaporators, compressors, metering devices, refrigerants, and electrical and mechanical circuits. Heavy emphasis will be placed on Students will have opportunities to hands-on with equipment, follow safety standards and protocols, and develop confidence to know when you can fix something yourself or when to call the professionals.
Meeting time and location:

06/06/26 - 06/28/26
Sat, Sun 8a - 11a
Taylor Hall , Room 105
Volt Center
205 First St, New Bern NC 28560

This course is designed as a follow-up from obtaining the FAA Part 107 Certificate that will help participants conduct safe and legal UAS operations with a focus on building SOP’s, checklists, crew management practices, flight logging, maintenance, inspections, and obtaining FAA waivers and airspace authorizations. Course fee is waived for sworn NC Law Enforcement Officers and eligible, affiliated EMS/Fire & Rescue personnel.
Meeting times and locations:

Fri 04/17/26 8a - 12p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Fri 04/17/26 1p - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

Narcotic investigations can be the most dangerous type of investigation that a uniform officer might encounter in the performance of his/her duties. The officers attending this class will not only gain a complete awareness of the drugs facing them today, but they will acquire the expertise needed to make quality observations and sound judgments in determining drug use. Officers will be better equipped to identify drug distribution and smuggling not only in roadside situations but in the community that they patrol. The officer safety issues learned in this course will not only benefit the officers attending the course but the members of their community as well. Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.
Meeting times and locations:

09/15/26 - 09/17/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 8a - 12p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

09/15/26 - 09/17/26
Tue, Wed, Thur 1p - 3p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on business productivity applications (word processing, spreadsheets, accounting, programming, etc.). Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course related to organizational effectiveness: 1) communication skills, 2) dealing with employee conflicts, 3) understanding human behavior 4)workforce skills, 5) increasing personal effectiveness and 6) goal setting. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on leadership development, management expertise, and supervisory skills. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on leadership development, management expertise, and supervisory skills. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on the skills required to work in a medical office. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

100% online 8-week course focused on updating the professional knowledge and technical competency of educators to satisfy the requirements for teacher renewal credits. Pick your course title at www.ed2go.com/cravencc (add to cart/checkout), register with/make payment to »Æ¹ÏÊÓÆµ CC, and attend on your schedule to meet your educational needs.
Meeting time:

Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri, Sat, Sun
Online
World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

World Wide Web
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

This course provides participants with communication and interprersonal skills proven to help de-escalate volatile and potentially volatile situations. Topics include improving communication skills, defusing potentially volatile verbal encounters; the significance of non-verbal communication, empathy, and paraphrasing skills; and the concept of citizen and officer safety first. Course fee is waived for all sworn/affiliated NC Law Enforcement Officers.
Meeting time:

Thur 04/30/26 8a - 5p
BSH , Room 00102
Main Campus
800 College Ct, New Bern NC 28562

The course learning expectations are to refresh and advance participants basic employment skills. The purpose is to create career opportunity advancement and help participants reach their employment goals. The learning tools used in the program include a self-assessment of knowledge on the first day of class using the TABE assessment system and a post-assessment on the final day of class. The classroom environment encourages participants to interact in an active learning experience that is relaxed with no pressure to pass. The only expectation is that the student participates in the learning experience. The program instructors are here to help guide, support and provide learning opportunities.
Meeting times and locations:

04/13/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 7:30a - 11:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

04/13/26 - 04/30/26
Mon, Tue, Wed, Thur, Fri 12:30p - 4:30p
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

Fri 05/01/26 7:30a - 10:30a
Redd Classroom Bldg , Room 00109
Havelock

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