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Intro to Recording and Pro Tools

Are you an independent artist ready to take the leap into recording your own music? Or a live sound engineer looking to add Pro Tools to your skill set? No matter your background in music or audio, the Intro to Recording and Pro Tools course is the ideal way to learn or refresh the fundamentals of recording engineering and audio production while building the confidence to navigate Avid's industry-standard Pro Tools software.

Whether it's your own music, someone else's project, or even a podcast, you'll gain the knowledge to capture and produce audio accurately, creatively, and efficiently for all your future endeavors!

Course: CSP-4000-PT1D
Name: Intro to Recording and Pro Tools
Dates: 2/2/2027 - 3/9/2027
Days: Tue
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 154 & 155
Tuition Cost: $95

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Event Production Foundations

Event Production: Foundations - Break into the world of live events with this hands-on, six-week professional development course. You'll build core technical and professional skills needed for a career in live events and venue services, from stage and sound basics to customer service and teamwork, all through hands-on training and real experience at an actual community event.

Tuition Cost: $95

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Event Production Foundations - Advanced

Event Production: Advanced - Take your event production skills to the next level with this six-week advanced professional development course. You'll deepen your knowledge of sound systems, stage management, and crew coordination through intensive hands-on training, job shadowing, and leading real portions of live events, finishing the program ready to step confidently into an entry-level production role.

Tuition Cost: $99

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Small Engine Repair

In this exciting course, students will learn basic repair and operation of two- and four-stroke internal combustion engines while perfecting the necessary skills to diagnose, troubleshoot, and maintain various small engines found in lawnmowers, chainsaws, generators, and various other outdoor power equipment. Students will gain hands-on experience with practical and safety procedures through classroom laboratory experience. It is highly recommended that all registered students bring their own individual small engine and basic hand tools.

Small Engine Repair Protective Gear Requirements:

• Safety Eyewear: ANSI-approved safety glasses or goggles must always be worn in the lab.
• Closed-toe Footwear: Hard-soled, closed-toe shoes are required to protect feet from dropped tools and debris.
• Long Pants: Legs must be fully covered to reduce burns, cuts, and chemical-exposure risks.
• Hearing Protection: Earplugs or earmuffs are required whenever engines are running.
• Protective Gloves: Gloves should be worn when handling hot, sharp, or greasy components.
• No Loose Clothing: Loose sleeves, baggy garments, and dangling items are not permitted.
• No Jewelry: Rings, bracelets, necklaces, and watches must be removed to prevent entanglement.
• Secure Long Hair: Hair must be tied back or contained to avoid contact with moving parts.

Course: CSP-4000-SER13
Name: Small Engine Repair
Dates: 1/25/2027 - 3/3/2027
Days: M & W
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Campus: Center for Advanced Manufacturing
Room: 1601
Tuition Cost: $239

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Course: CSP-4000-SER14
Name: Small Engine Repair
Dates: 3/15/2027 - 4/21/2027
Days: M & W
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Campus: Center for Advanced Manufacturing
Room: 1601
Tuition Cost: $239

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Drone Flying for Beginners

Are you thinking about buying a drone/UAV (unmanned aerial vehicle) for personal or business reasons? Do you need to know how to operate or understand the basic functions of flying a drone? Students will learn fundamental flight controls, safety procedures, airspace awareness, equipment setup, and best practices for responsible drone operation. This course also includes dedicated practice time, giving students the opportunity to build confidence in a supportive, hands-on environment.

Upon successful completion of the 30-40 minute exam, students can earn an Entry-Level Drone Certificate by demonstrating their understanding of the class material, including basic drone safety regulations and fundamental flight skills. This certificate is ideal for beginners and provides a strong foundation for more advanced training.

Course: CSP-4000-B32
Name: Drone Flying for Beginners
Dates: 11/14/2026
Days: Sat
Hours: 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Campus: High Point
Room: H4 108
Tuition Cost: $85

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

For more information, contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu.

Marketing Using Social Media

The benefits of social media make it an essential part of a business plan. Social Media Marketing has become more than running digital advertising campaigns; it allows your business to build a following of loyal customers through authentic posts and interactions, creating excitement for your business as it grows. Each platform gives your business the tools to successfully build your brand, connect with your customers, and track analytics. This course will focus on Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, Pinterest, LinkedIn, Twitter, and Nextdoor.

This course is 100% online and is asynchronous. There are no specific class times. You may log in at your leisure. Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu and provide your name, email address, and the course you registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, we will email you a web address for access to your online classroom.

Course: CSP-4000-LE12
Name: Marketing Using Social Media
Dates: 3/1/2027 - 3/26/2027
Days: M-SU
Hours: Online (asynchronous)
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $195

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Boosting Your Website Traffic

Acquire the basic skills to boost your website traffic, including how to analyze your visitor traffic, how to use search engine optimization to get greater visibility and exposure in Google searches, and how to redesign your website copy to increase your visitors and results. No experience is necessary, but if you are at an advanced level, your instructor is an SEO expert and can answer your toughest questions as well.

This course is 100% online and is asynchronous. There are no specific class times. You may log in at your leisure. Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu and provide your name, email address, and the course you registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, we will email you a web address for access to your online classroom.

Course: CSP-4000-LE19
Name: Boosting Your Website Traffic
Dates: 3/1/2027 - 3/26/2027
Days: M-SU
Hours: Online (asynchronous)
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $195

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

T-Step Program

GTCC, in partnership with TEACCH Autism Program & EIPD (Employment & Independence for People with Disabilities), is offering the T-Step Program, an evidence-based college course to help autistic students transition to adulthood.

T-Step covers transitional skills in the following areas:

• Goal setting
• Executive function
• Emotion regulation
• Social skills for college and work
• Self advocacy
• Career exploration
• Post-secondary exploration

Eligible students must:

• Be 16 to 21 years old
• Have a diagnosis of autism
• Be enrolled in high school or college
• Be able to access college-level material

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Have questions or concerns? Call 919-843-9505, email STEPinfo@med.unc.edu, or visit www.teacch.com.

Community Jazz Ensemble

Experience the excitement and creativity of jazz in a collaborative ensemble setting! The Community Jazz Ensemble welcomes musicians of all ages and backgrounds who are eager to explore the rich traditions and modern sounds of jazz. Participants will perform a variety of styles, including swing, Latin, blues, and contemporary jazz, while developing skills in rhythm, articulation, and ensemble balance.

Rehearsals emphasize groove, improvisation, and stylistic interpretation, providing opportunities for soloists to shine and for the group to create a cohesive sound. The course culminates in public performances that showcase the energy and artistry of jazz. Whether you're a seasoned player or new to the genre, this class offers a fun and rewarding musical experience.

Prerequisites: Ability to read music and play a wind instrument (Trumpet, Trombone, Saxophone) or a rhythm section instrument (Bass, Piano, Guitar, Drum Set, or Percussion). Basic familiarity with jazz style is helpful but not required.

Requirements: Participants must pre-register and will not be admitted to class without completed registration. Students must provide their own instrument. A drum set will be provided.

Have questions or concerns? Call 336-334-4822 ext. 55080 or contact Ronnal Ford at rvford@gtcc.edu.

Tuition Cost: $25 (nonrefundable)

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Titan Civic Band

Join a dynamic and welcoming musical ensemble designed for musicians of all ages and skill levels! The Titan Civic Band provides an opportunity to perform a wide variety of concert band literature. Participants will develop ensemble skills and explore musical interpretation in a supportive environment.

Rehearsals focus on collaboration, musicianship, and the joy of making music together. The ensemble will present two public performances each semester that celebrate the talent and dedication of our community musicians. Whether you're a seasoned player or returning to your instrument after a break, this class offers a rewarding experience for all. Join us for rehearsals Wednesday evenings from 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m. in the Koury Auditorium on the Jamestown Campus at Guilford Technical Community College. Performances will also take place on Wednesday evenings.

Prerequisites: Ability to read music and play a wind or percussion instrument.

Requirements: Participants must pre-register and will not be admitted to class without completed registration. Students must provide their own instruments. Some percussion will be provided.

Have questions or concerns? Call 336-334-4822 ext. 55080 or contact Ronnal Ford at rvford@gtcc.edu.

Tuition Cost: $25 (nonrefundable)

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Entrepreneur Boot Camp

We have all thought about starting a business at one time or another. Yet statistics show that most businesses fail within the first five years. This course provides insight into the characteristics, knowledge, and skills needed to become a successful entrepreneur.

At the end of this course, you will be able to identify the abilities required of successful entrepreneurs and how to acquire them, develop goals to help establish your business, create an outline for your plan, and take home techniques to successfully manage your new business.

This class is 100% online and is asynchronous. There are no specific class times. You may log in at your leisure. Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu and provide your name, email address, and the course you want to register for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, we will email you a web address for access to your online classroom.

Tuition Cost: $195

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Introduction to Fiction Writing

This course is designed specifically for those with little to no fiction writing experience. Find your pathway toward your fiction writing goals. Learn the basic building blocks of story writing: character, plot, and setting. Then learn about the different forms of fiction writing and some of the genres you might like to explore.

Whether you've never written a word of fiction or haven't written since high school or college, you will complete the course with the skills you need to get started. Create a new work of fiction or revive an old one that's been sitting in your bottom drawer.

This class is 100% online and is asynchronous. There are no specific class times. You may log in at your leisure. Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu and provide your name, email address, and the course you registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, we will email you a web address for access to your online classroom.

Course: CSP-4000-LE13
Name: Introduction to Fiction Writing
Dates: 2/1/2027 - 2/26/2027
Days: M-SU
Hours: Online (asynchronous)
Campus: Online
Tuition Cost: $195

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Top 10 Things to Know as a Life Coach

Coaches must have the necessary life experiences and communication skills to be totally present for their clients, really listen to them, and provide a safe arena to express ideas. This course will help you learn the top 10 things you need to know as a life coach and will help you better understand what life coaching is and what it is not. You can build a foundation as a life coach by mastering life coaching through designing supportive coaching environments. This 20-hour course is the first step in pursuing a career as a life coach.

Note: Top Ten Things to Know as a Life Coach serves as a prerequisite to the Life Coach Certification course.

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Life Coach Certification

This 40-hour course is part two of becoming a life coach. It looks at the foundation of life coaching and teaches the concepts and methods of coaching. This is a continuation of the course, Top 10 Things to Know as a Life Coach. In this course, you will be more engaged in the practice of coaching and conversation styles, as well as coaching-related skills such as active listening, accountability, questioning, planning, designing actions, and goal setting. You can master coaching with the core competencies described by the International Coaching Federation (ICF).

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Leader Coach in You

This new course will help students learn to be leadership professionals. Leaders must have the necessary life experiences and communication skills to be totally present in their environments, responsive in ways that remove judgment, aware of bias, able to shift the bias mindset, empathetic, and ready to build collaboration. This course will focus on how coaching dramatically enhances the leadership style of leaders.

No classes are scheduled at this time.

For more information, contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu.

Floral Design

You will learn the basics of how to create stunning flower arrangements, bouquets, corsages, wreaths, baskets, and more for parties, banquets, weddings, birthdays, funerals, and other occasions. Excellent preparation for a career as a full-service or specialty florist, catering florist, flower broker, interior landscaping firm specialist, greenhouse grower, fresh flower buyer, or freelance floral designer.

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Basic Photography

See the world through the lens of a camera and learn to create strong photographic images. This course is designed for students to learn about the basic mechanics of a camera and how each part is used to create quality photographs.

In addition, the course will teach vocabulary terms associated with photography and how each of the terms relates to photography and the photographer. Please bring a camera to class on the first day.

Course: CSP-4000-BP10
Name: Basic Photography
Dates: 1/13/2027 - 2/17/2027
Days: Wed
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Jamestown
Room: AT 329
Tuition Cost: $100

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Abstract Photography I

This course will expand your understanding of photographic composition by completing a series of challenging assignments. Each week, an assignment will be given using different elements to create visually appealing abstract images. The completed assignment will be shared with the class for review. Upon completing the class, students will review their portfolios and select images to be displayed locally. Please bring a camera to class on the first day.

Course: CSP-4000-AP11
Name: Abstract Photography
Dates: 1/12/2027 - 2/16/2027
Days: Tue
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Jamestown
Room: AT 329
Tuition Cost: $100

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Abstract Photography II

This course is a continuation of Abstract Photography I. Students will expand their understanding of photographic composition by completing a series of challenging assignments. Each week, an assignment will be given using different elements to create visually appealing abstract images. The completed assignment will be shared with the class for review. Upon successful completion of the class, students will review their portfolios and select images to be displayed locally. Please bring a camera to class on the first day.

Tuition Cost: $100

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Introduction to Macro Photography

This course is designed to expand the student's understanding of Macro Photography concepts by completing a series of challenging assignments. Each week, students will be given a new assignment using close-up photography concepts to create visually appealing images. Please bring a camera to class on the first day.

Course: CSP-4000-MP13
Name: Macro Photography
Dates: 3/31/2027 - 5/5/2027
Days: Wed
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Jamestown
Room: AT 329
Tuition Cost: $80

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Portrait Photography

This course is designed to improve skills in portrait-taking by giving students the tools to pose and place subjects in attractive lighting. Lighting in this course will be available light; there will be no strobe/flash instruction. Subjects will be one or two adults. Students also will learn how to process images using Adobe Lightroom to work with presets and skin tones.

Coursework includes learning light patterns by photographing in different light ratios. The class will consist of a mixture of lectures and hands-on labs. By the end of this course, students will be able to photograph people in different light sources and patterns. Students also will learn how to pose subjects. Please bring a camera to class on the first day.

Course: CSP-4000-PP12
Name: Portrait Photography
Dates: 3/30/2026 - 5/4/2027
Days: Tue
Hours: 6:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Campus: Jamestown
Room: AT 329
Tuition Cost: $100

Pick your class, pay, and reserve your seat.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Advanced Portrait Photography

This course is designed to improve skills in portrait-taking by instructing subjects on how to pose and create attractive lighting. Lighting in this course will use ambient light (available light) and strobe/flash instruction. Subjects will be one or two adults, children, and a baby doll.

Students will also learn to process images using Adobe Lightroom to work with presets and skin tones. Coursework includes learning about light patterns by photographing the same subject in different light ratios. The class will consist of a mixture of lectures and hands-on labs.

Prerequisite: Portrait Photography I

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Portrait Retouching

This course is designed to improve skills in Photoshop, including retouching the face, skin, body, hair, and other elements of portraits. It will also address backgrounds and making composites. Each week, students will learn techniques and build their skill sets in retouching portraits. The portraits will be photos taken from the previous class.

Students will also learn to process images using Adobe Lightroom to work with presets and skin tones. Coursework will include developing retouching skills to finalize portraits. The class will feature lectures and hands-on labs. By the end of this course, students will be able to retouch skin imperfections, tone images, contour images, and use basic Photoshop techniques to elevate their portraits.

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Advanced Portrait Retouching

This course is a continuation of Portrait Retouching I. Students will expand their understanding of Photoshop with retouching of the face, skin, body, hair, and other elements of portraits, such as backgrounds or making composites.

Each week, students will learn techniques and build their skill sets for retouching portraits. Portraits will be photos taken from the previous class. Students will also learn how to process images using Adobe Lightroom to work with presets and skin tones.

Coursework includes using retouching skills to finalize portraits. Classes will be a mix of computer labs, lectures, and hands-on labs.

Prerequisite: Portrait Retouching I

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Contact Personal and Professional Enrichment at 336-334-4822, ext. 55021, or communityeducation@gtcc.edu for more information.

Developing Leadership Skills

For future and emerging leaders in Gen Y, discover the key concepts for leading and influencing others. Learn the unspoken secrets that leaders know and the strategies they use. Leadership skills are acquired and learned. The action takes place by attending meetings, running meetings, interacting with others one-on-one, and employing successful techniques to convince others. You can become a leader if you know the do's and don'ts, what to say, what not to say, what to do, and what not to do.

This course is 100% online and is asynchronous. There are no specific class times. You may log in at your leisure. Please contact our office at communityeducation@gtcc.edu and provide your name, email address, and the course you registered for. Once we confirm your enrollment and payment, we will email you a web address for access to your online classroom.

No classes are scheduled at this time.

Ways to Register

You may register online or in person.

Online: Register

In person: Complete the Continuing Education Registration Form and bring it with your payment (check, cash, credit card, or money order) to one of the GTCC campuses.

Registration locations:

• Greensboro: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday and 9 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on Friday at 3505 E. Wendover Ave., Continuing Education Center
• High Point: 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Monday-Thursday on Friday 9:00 a.m. - 3:00p.m. at 901 S. Main St., H5- Office 103.