CCCC offers enrichment classes that work!

Central Carolina Community College (CCCC) is now enrolling students for Spring 2026 Continuing Education classes, offering a wide variety of short-term programs designed to help adults gain new skills, earn credentials, and prepare for in-demand careers across the region.

This spring’s lineup features new and expanded courses. “Speak. Create. Lead.” is for anyone who wants to be more confident and effective when they communicate. Microelectronics Manufacturing is designed to prepare students for entry-level roles in manufacturing semiconductors. Commercial Truck Driver Class B, Commercial Truck Driver HAZMAT, and Commercial Truck Driver Online Theory are additional offerings for current and aspiring commercial drivers.  

In response to growing demand for biotechnology training, CCCC is also expanding access to its highly popular BioWork program. Beginning Spring 2026, BioWork will now be offered at a new class location in Dunn at the Harnett Advanced Technology Center, giving Harnett County residents greater flexibility and allowing more students to pursue careers in biomanufacturing close to home.

In addition to new offerings, many high-demand programs are returning, including Cardiovascular Monitor Technician, Certified Manufacturing Associate, Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce, Manicuring, MIG Welding, Therapeutic Massage, and Emergency Medical Technician. Additional courses are planned in areas such as Applied Technologies & Manufacturing, Business Technologies, Health Sciences, Personal Enrichment, Professional Services, and Public Safety. See the full schedules for a complete list of upcoming classes.

Registration for Spring 2026 classes is now open. Many classes are set to begin in January 2026. Financial assistance may be available for select classes. To explore the schedule or register, visit www.cccc.edu/ceclasses or call (919) 718-7500.

Write Your Novella

Write Your Novella is a hands-on, high-energy, creative writing course designed for aspiring authors who want to start, and finish, their own novella! In this course, you will learn how to craft compelling characters, build tension, develop dialogue that pops off the page, and outline a strong story arc. Whether you are brand new to fiction or working on a novel-in-progress, this course will help you turn your story idea into a polished manuscript. You’ll receive encouraging feedback from your instructor and peers, gain confidence in your voice, and learn tools to edit and revise like a pro. Successful completers will receive a CCCC Creative Writing Certificate.

People Skills at Work

Build better relationships at work and feel more confident with this organizational behavior course. Through supportive, hands-on activities, including real-world examples, group work, and discussions, you will master communication, motivation, leadership, and teamwork. Gain useful skills you can put to work now. The course ends with a group project applying all learned skills. Successful completers will earn a Professional Development Certificate from CCCC.

Speak. Create. Lead

This course is for individuals who want to feel more confident and effective when they speak, write, and connect with others, whether at work, in creative projects, or in everyday conversations. It includes creative storytelling, builds a personal communication style, and a final project with presentations. Successful completers will earn a Professional Development Certificate from CCCC.

Human Services Exploration: DSS Casework

This course covers skills and strategies designed to provide employability skills training and career exploration for the role of Income Maintenance Caseworker within the Division of Social Services agencies. This course is a prerequisite to HSE-3220 Income Maintenance Caseworker – NC FAST. If you are unemployed, underemployed, or received notification of a pending layoff, you may qualify for a tuition waiver to cover the cost of this class.

Income Maintenance Caseworker – NCFAST

This course is designed to cover a variety of skills associated with the Income Maintenance Caseworker role to determine service eligibility. Specific focus will include proficiency in the utilization of the NC Fast application. Other topics will include skills in communication, interviewing, time management, data gathering/compiling, and data analysis. Prerequisite: HRD-4000H1, Human Services Exploration – DSS Caseworker.

Notary Public

This course prepares students to become commissioned Notary Publics in North Carolina. Instruction includes notarial laws, powers and limitations, proper procedures, and certificate completion. Successful completion of this course meets the education requirement for new or recommissioning notaries applying through the NC Secretary of State. A NC Notary Public Manual 2016 is required. Students must be able to read, write and speak English, not have a criminal background, be at least 18 years old, have a minimum of a HS Diploma or GED, live or work in NC. Bring your State or Federal issued photo I.D. to the first class.

Onboard Diagnostics (OBD)

This course provides the training required for initial licensing or renewal as a certified NC On-Board Diagnostic (OBD) Emissions Inspector, as mandated by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. Designed for automotive technicians and service personnel, the course focuses on emissions control systems, OBD technology, and inspection procedures. Upon successful completion, students will be able to properly conduct OBD emissions inspections and will be eligible to take the NC state OBD certification exam. Before the course begins, each student’s employer will need to complete the most recent version of the DMV’s LT-310 Mechanic Application form (https://tinyurl.com/LT-310-DOT), and the student must bring this completed form to the first class session. Writing on the LT-310 form must be legible. If illegible, this will cause delay in processing by the DMV and will require completion of a new application. Prerequisites: Successful completion of Vehicle Safety Inspection

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Vehicle Safety Inspection

This course provides the training required for initial licensing or renewal as a certified NC Vehicle Safety Inspector, as mandated by the NC Division of Motor Vehicles, License and Theft Bureau. Designed for automotive technicians and service personnel, the course covers all state regulations, inspection procedures, and testing protocols for vehicle safety. Upon successful completion, students will be able to properly perform inspections and will be eligible to take the NC state certification exam. Before the course begins, each student’s employer will need to complete the most recent version of the DMV’s LT-310 Mechanic Application form (https://tinyurl.com/LT-310-DOT), and the student must bring this completed form to the first class session. Writing on the LT-310 form must be legible. If illegible, this will cause delay in processing by the DMV and will require completion of a new application.

Poetry Workshop

This poetry workshop will provide text analysis, editing practice, peer critique practice, and discussion of publication possibilities. Examples of published poetry looking at craft, voice and form will be studied and discussed. Participants will write and share their poetry for discussion, critique and editing. Writing prompts will be given each week.

Retirement Planning Essentials

Get Your Passport to Retirement! This interactive course provides skills to prepare for a comfortable retirement and avoid financial shortfalls. Learn about life insurance, Medicare/Healthcare and long-term care options, essential legal documents, tips on tax deferred growth vehicles, and more. Personalize an investment plan to achieve your ideal retirement. A textbook, Passport to Retirement, will be provided by the instructor at the first class.

Dec. 2, 2025

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