so i went to the website for my state.  PA that is.  someone told me that i can sign up starting feb 1st to take the course starting in march.  i registered to the site but i cant sign up anywhere?  anyone from PA take the course recently?

I'm not from PA, so no personal experience

Have you looked at this site http://www.abatepa.org/abate/training/rider-training.htm

It has a 800 number that might be helpful