Begin or advance your career in the construction or sustainability industry at Central Piedmont. The college offers flexible, hands-on training, instruction, and exam prep for professional licensure through the Crowder Construction Institute.
If you are looking to earn college credit toward an associate degree, certificate, diploma, or to transfer to another institution, explore our degree programs.
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The following Corporate and Continuing Education programs include hybrid, live online and in-person courses at Central Piedmont. We also offer on demand online classes through Ed2Go. Corporate and Continuing Education courses at Central Piedmont are skill-based and not offered for college credit, but in many cases continuing education units (CEUs) are awarded and courses may lead to industry-recognized credentials.
If you need help or a program or course you are interested in is not currently offered, contact Corporate and Continuing Education Customer Service at 704.330.4223.
This course provides you with carpentry basics. It follows the National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) training format. This class is designed for beginning students. You will learn about the critical components in safety, the use of hand and power tools, and blueprint reading. Whether you want to get a job in construction, remodel existing projects, or just increase your level of confidence in home projects, this course is for you!
Successful completion is required for CIX 7006 Carpentry II and CAB 8300 Furniture and Cabinet Making.
This training program helps participants quickly develop the knowledge and skills needed to gain employment in the construction industry. This class will reinforce safety precautions and awareness, introduce stair layout, joist and roof framing, and moisture and thermal protection. The program is taught by National Center for Construction Research (NCCER) certified instructors from the college who will help you build a foundation of knowledge while earning industry-recognized credentials to kick-start your career.
Prerequisite: CIX7000 or CIX7020. Student accident insurance required.
The skill that every property manager must hone: hanging doors and changing handles and locksets. This class will lead you through carpentry methodology to help you master these skills. Primary emphasis will be placed on residential homes, with limited commercial applicability.
Accidents happen. Take the frustration out of viewing walls with holes, dents, and general cosmetic imperfections. Bring value to property with the techniques and methodologies for repairing drywall.
This is an entry-level, hands-on course in basic woodworking techniques. Learn about the properties and machining processes of wood that influence the design and construction of furniture, cabinetry, and the artistic applications of wood. The practical use of hand tools, power tools, and design principles will also be covered. Upon completion, you will apply their newly acquired skills and knowledge to produce a finished woodworking project.
Learn the valuable skills that should be in every property manager or homeowner’s repertoire: hanging doors and changing locks, drywall installation and repair, base and wall trims, and various techniques to achieve a professional finished appearance. The primary emphasis of this class will be placed on residential homes.
This course is a review of the laws, codes, and procedures covered by the General Contractor's License Examination for residential and light construction. This classification includes construction of all one- and two-family dwellings covered by the N.C. Residential Code.
This course is a review of the laws, codes, and procedures covered by the General Contractor's License Examination for commercial construction. This classification includes the construction of all commercial, industrial, individual, multi-family, and residential construction. The financial requirements for the Commercial/Building classification are the same for the Residential classification.
A course covering the fundamentals of reading and interpreting residential blueprints and estimating the quantities of materials and labor required to construct a house. The course will discuss the use of current technology (CADD and BIM) as well as floor and wall systems.
This course will prepare you to become a knowledgeable and competent home inspector.
Topics include:
licensing law, building science fundamentals, principals of house construction, and applicable building code history
an in-depth and on-going review of the Standards of Practice and Code of Ethics
the study of all systems of a house that must be inspected: structure, roof, exterior, interior, heating and cooling, electrical, plumbing, insulation, ventilation, and appliances
developing report writing skills
The course is approved by the North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board and meets their new standard for the classroom training required in preparation to sit for the licensing exam. It is also approved by the South Carolina Residential Builders Commission as preparation for their exam.
This course will focus on reviewing the basic skills and knowledge for a backflow assembly field tester. You must have completed a CMUD (Charlotte Mecklenburg Utility Department)–approved course in cross connection control and require recertification of original certificate.
Dr. Kandi Deitemeyer, president of Central Piedmont, talks with Welding Technology student Marco Gallardo Cuervo about the struggles and opportunities he's experienced as a student both on- and off-campus during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This class covers testing certification under the American Welding Society (AWS). This is a Single Position test, i.e., 1G (flat), 2G (horizontal), 3G (vertical), or 4G (overhead), on carbon or stainless steel and led by one of our AWS certified welding inspectors. Student Accident Insurance is included and required for this course.
You will be responsible for your own appropriate welding gear (hand tools, grinder, etc.) and safety gear (mask, gloves, etc.)
This class covers testing certification under the American Welding Society (AWS). This is a Multiple Position test, i.e., 3G and 4G or higher on carbon steel/stainless and led by one of our AWS certified welding inspectors. Student Accident Insurance is included and required for this course.
You will be responsible for your own appropriate welding gear (hand tools, grinder, etc.) and safety gear (mask, gloves, etc.)
This class covers testing certification under the American Welding Society, AWS. This is a Single Position Pipe test, 2G, 2F, 5G, 5F, 6G, 6F, on schedule 80 carbon steel pipe (2 inch or 6 inch) and led by one of our AWS Certified Welding Inspectors. Student Accident Insurance is included and required for this course.
You will be responsible for your own appropriate welding gear (hand tools, grinder, etc.) and safety gear (mask, gloves, etc.)
I am in every sense of the word a product of Central Piedmont. Central Piedmont is my family, first and foremost. This has been the best job I have ever had.
Brian Lucas, Associate Dean, Skilled Trades