Career Enhancement

NCGS 10B-5(b) provides the following requirements to be commissioned as a Notary Public in NC:

1. Be at least 18 years of age or legally emancipated as defined in Article 35 of Chapter 7B of the General Statutes.
2. Reside or have a regular place of work or business in this State.
3. Reside legally in the United States.
4. Speak, read, and write the English language.
5. Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
6. Pass the course of instruction described in this Article, unless the person is a licensed member of the North Carolina State Bar.
7. Purchase and keep as a reference the most recent manual approved by the Secretary that describes the duties and authority of notaries public.
8. Submit an application containing no significant misstatement or omission of fact.

Students must provide current state or federal picture identification for admission to class.  The active-duty military and civilian ID cards DO NOT meet the identification requirements. 

NOTE:

Having a conviction for a misdemeanor or a felony in this, or any other state, within ten years of your date of application for the position of North Carolina Notary Public could cause denial of your commission application. If convicted of a crime that is a misdemeanor or felony, you must have successfully completed your sentence from the court and then had a ten-year period from the successful completion of the sentence prior to applying as a notary public. If you have questions about your criminal history and/or ability to be commissioned as an NC Notary Public please contact the Notary Public Section, the Department of the Secretary of State directly at 919-814-5400 or by email at notary@sosnc.gov before registering for the class. Refunds will not be given if a criminal history issue prevents you from being commissioned or being able to completing the class.

Also, students must have a copy of the current edition of the following required textbook:

North Carolina Notary Public Manual 2026   ISBN: 978-1-64238-140-5

It is strongly recommended that students study the manual prior to class attendance to be better prepared for the state examination given at the end of the class.  

Please be aware that there are several sites that are currently selling counterfeit books.  These counterfeit books are not acceptable by the state, and you will have to purchase the correct book prior to being allowed to sit in the class. 

The cost of the course is $70.00 plus $2.00 access fee. 

Day Class – Class meets from 8:00 am – 6:00 pm.

• 5/21/26
• 6/18/26
• 7/16/26
• 8/20/26
• 9/17/26
• 10/15/26
• 11/19/26
• 12/17/26

Night Class – Class meets from 5:30 pm – 10:00 pm.  

• no current dates

This course is designed to meet the educational requirements for a provisional broker as prescribed by the NC Real Estate Commission. Topics include basic real estate principles and practices, law and contracts, financing, closing valuation, fair housing, and real estate laws.

To support student success, participants without a college degree must demonstrate the required level of reading and math proficiency through the CASAS assessment, using established institutional benchmarks.

Entrance Requirements and Procedure:

1. Be at least 17 years old.
2. Register for the course and submit college credentials to pclark@robeson.edu.
3. If college credentials are not being used to satisfy the testing requirements, submit a copy of High School Diploma/GED and take the CASAS Reading and Math tests demonstrating at least a 12th-grade reading and math level.
4. To schedule the tests, call 910-272-3458.

For more information, go to www.ncrec.gov.  To register, please click “Register for Classes” above. 

Class Cost:  $182.00

Required Textbook
North Carolina Real Estate Today 4^th Edition   ISBN: 9781733799683

Please call the bookstore to get the updated price.  910.272.3520

1/12/2027 – 4/24/2027
Days: Tuesday and Thursday
Time: 6:00 pm- 9:00 pm
Location: Main Campus, Building 14, Room, 1421B (Upstairs)

Real Estate Review – Exam Prep

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR REAL ESTATE REVIEW CLASSES

This course is designed to provide an intensive review of topics and is designed to prepare the student for the sales and broker licensing examination. Topics covered include real estate terms, contracts, leases, ownership, licensing law, finance, listing and closing of property, property valuation, and building construction.

Cost:  $72.00

No textbook required.

Dates: 8/29/26 – 8/30/26
Days: Saturday and Sunday
Time: 8:00am-5:00pm
Location: Main Campus, Building 18, Room 1803

POST 301 BROKER RELATIONSHIPS & RESPONSIBILITIES

The Post 301 – Broker Relationships and Responsibilities course is one of the three 30-classroom-hour courses in the North Carolina mandatory post-licensing education program. All three courses must be completed by North Carolina provisional brokers within 18 months of initial licensure to remain eligible for active license status. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in Prelicensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance. Topics addressed in this course include: .a review of agency relationships in real estate residential and commercial sales and commercial property management transactions, a real estate broker’s legal duties to clients and customers, a step-by-step review and discussion of the functions and responsibilities of a real estate broker when working with sellers and buyers, a review of issues associated with transactions in progress when a broker leaves a firm, and a review of license status and education issues. For more information, go to North Carolina Real Estate Commission. To register, click above where it shows “Click Here to Register”

Dates Coming Soon
Saturday and Sunday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm     

COST:  $127

POST 302 BROKER CONTRACTS & CLOSING

The Post 302 – Contracts and Closing course is one of the three 30-hour instructional courses in the North Carolina mandatory post-licensing education program. All three courses must be completed by North Carolina provisional brokers within 18 months after initial licensure to remain eligible for active license status. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in pre-licensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance. Topics addressed in this course include selected basic contract law concepts, real estate sales contract preparation, sales contract procedures, buyer’s due diligence, closing procedures, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act, closing disclosure preparation, contracts for deed, options, and selected real estate license status and education issues. For more information, go to North Carolina Real Estate Commission. To register, click above where it shows “Click Here to Register”

Dates Coming Soon
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

POST 303 NC LAW, RULES & LEGAL CONCEPTS

The Post 303 – NC Law, Rules, and Legal Concepts course is one of the three 30-hour instructional courses in the North Carolina mandatory post-licensing education program. All three courses must be completed by North Carolina provisional brokers within 18 months after initial licensure to remain eligible for active license status. The primary objective of the course is to provide instruction at a level beyond that provided in pre-licensing courses on topics deemed to be of special importance. Topics addressed in this course include general North Carolina licensing requirements, brokerage compensation issues, the disciplinary process, specialized types of real estate, property management in NC, and miscellaneous NC laws and legal concepts.  To register, click above where it shows “Click Here to Register”

Dates:
11/14/26 – 11/22/26
Saturday & Sunday
8:00 am – 5:00 pm

Register for Insurance Pre-licensing Classes

Robeson Community College and Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina (Blue Cross NC) have partnered to offer an insurance career pathway with scholarship opportunities for students. 

Three academies will be held each year, with the first Insurance Pre-licensing Academy beginning February 6, 2023. The academy offers the pre-licensing education required by the North Carolina Department of Insurance (NCDOI) to become an insurance licensee. Program courses will include Life Insurance, Accident & Health/Sickness Insurance, and Medicare Supplement/Long-Term Care/Estate Insurance. Students will be provided with a student kit that includes a laptop and other essential tools to complete the course and successfully begin a career in the insurance field.

Class Dates: Students must enroll and successfully complete both classes listed below for the Insurance Academy.  Both classes are hybrid classes and require specific dates for face-to-face meetings.  

DATES COMING SOON!     

Face-to-face class times are scheduled on Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm.       

Register for Insurance Employability Skills Class

Dates for Next Cohort Coming Soon

Face-to-face class times are scheduled for Monday and Tuesday evenings from 6 pm to 8 pm.

Training consists of

• Entry-level soft skills required for the Department of Social Services
• Customer service
• Basic computer and keyboarding skills
• Interview tips and resume skills
• NC FAST terminology and navigation
• National Career Readiness Certificate through WorkKeys training
• HRD Fee Waiver available for those meeting eligibility criteria.

Income Maintenance Caseworker (Phase I)
50 hours
9/1/2026 – 11/2/2026
Monday & Tuesday
RCC Main Campus, Building #14, Room 1453A
$127.00 (Qualifies for HRD Waiver)

Register for Income Maintenance Caseworker (Phase I)

Training consists of

• More in-depth training in the NC FAST system
• Updating/changing demographics on individuals/families, which can affect eligibility and services received

Income Maintenance Caseworker (Phase II)
60 Hours
11/3/2026 – 1/26/2027
Monday & Tuesday
RCC Main Campus, Building #14, Room 1453A
$182.00 (Does not qualify for HRD Waiver)

Register for Income Maintenance Caseworker (Phase II)