Central Piedmont Community College offers personal enrichment classes for fun in arts, automotive, cooking, floral design, interior design, sewing, construction, personal finance, fitness, safety, sports, online courses, and more at our Charlotte campuses.
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Choose from a diverse selection of short and longer personal enrichment courses at Central Piedmont. Beginner level to advanced, you'll find a friendly and open atmosphere for learning and creativity here.
If you are looking to earn college credit toward an associate degree, certificate, diploma, or to transfer to another institution, explore our degree programs.
If you're interested in summer camps at Central Piedmont, visit our Summer Camps site.
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Personal enrichment courses at Central Piedmont are not offered for college credit, and offerings can change. If a program or course you are interested in is not currently offered, contact Customer Service, 704.330.4223.
From boot camps to cupcakes, you're going to like what's on the menu at Charlotte Cooks. Expert, friendly instructors guide your learning and help you practice as you prepare delicious meals, desserts, and more in our professional kitchens. Choose from favorites or enroll today in one of our many new classes.
Central Piedmont makes every effort to identify ingredients that may cause allergic reactions for individuals with food allergies and dietary restrictions. Effort is made to avoid using those ingredients. However, there is always a risk of contamination. Participants concerned with food allergies and food intolerances should be aware of this risk.
Central Piedmont cannot assume any liability for adverse reactions to food consumed, or items you may come in contact with while eating. Participants with life-threatening food allergies who may need to use an epi-pen should carry their own.
If you're looking for floral design programs in North Carolina, look no further than Central Piedmont. Our Floral Design program offers step-by-step, progressive training to prepare you for enhancing your home or pursuing a career or small business in floral design. Choose stand-alone courses or complete all floral design classes in the series to fulfill a comprehensive certificate.
Prepare to become a Nationally Certified Personal Trainer. Lectures cover topics including biomechanics, exercise physiology, fitness testing, equipment usage, and health assessment. Hands-on labs give you role playing drills on exercises, presentation skills, and more. This non-degree course is 36 hours. Course includes written and practical exams, with CPR/AED certification required.
Fully online, instructor-led continuing education courses are available with flexible start dates. Call 704.330.4223 to setup the training for a date that works best for you, or to learn about specialized courses that we will set up by request.