Adult Education

NFCC helps families and individuals move toward financial stability by offering free adult education including English as a Second Language (ESL), GED test preparation, and computer skills courses. Classes are free and open to our community.  Free childcare is provided during most evening classes.  Availability is limited. Complete the Interest Form, and we will notify you of class availability.  

Computer Skills Classes

Throughout the year, NFCC offers computer skills training series that cover a variety of topics.  Please complete the Interest Form below and select the class from the dropdown menu to express interest in the class.

All computer classes are on Monday evenings from 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. in the Lexis Nexis computer lab.

PowerPoint Class
Dates: June 9, 16, 23 2025

The PowerPoint class will build the skills needed to create basic presentations, including how to create and format slides, add text, images, and other multimedia elements, and apply simple transitions and animations. Students also learn about using templates, themes, and basic features like saving and sharing presentations.

Please Note: This class is for students who are familiar with using personal computers and proficiently using a mouse and keyboard.

Students must be 18 years of age and older. Preference is given to applicants in the North Fulton district.

Microsoft Excel Class
Dates: July 7, 14, 21, and 28, Aug 4, and 11, 2025

The Microsoft Excel class is for beginners to work with spreadsheets to format data, to create charts, and create basic formulas and functions. Students will also gain skills in sorting, filtering, and conditional formatting.

Please Note: This class is for students who are familiar with using personal computers and proficiently using a mouse and keyboard.

Students must be 18 years of age and older. Preference is given to applicants in the North Fulton district.

English as a Second Language (ESL)

This 15-week course is offered three times a year at five skill levels, ranging from beginner to conversational.  Students attend two mornings or two evenings each week. Students are placed by level and may advance through each level. Curriculum topics include education, health care, financial planning, and employment. Students meeting attendance and participation requirements receive a certificate of completion and may advance to the next level. 

Please complete an Interest Form to get started or download a printable flyer for more information. 

Summer Session:  May 12 – August 14, 2025

No classes on May 26, 2025 for Memorial Day or July, 4 2025 for Independence Day.

Fall Session: August 18 – December 11, 2025

No classes on September 1 for Labor Day, October 13-17 for Fall Break and November 24-28 for Thanksgiving Break. 

Morning Classes

  • Mondays and Wednesdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Evening Classes

  • Mondays and Wednesdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
  • Tuesdays and Thursdays 5:30 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
 
Most of our English classes are held at NFCC’s Barbara Duffy Center at 11275 Elkins Rd in Roswell.  Limited classes are available at Mt Pisgah Church at 2850 Old Alabama Rd in Johns Creek. 
Our Instructors

The key to the success of our English as a Second Language program is our incredible instructors. Learn more about our instructors.

Adult GED Tutoring and Test Prep

Prepare for the GED test – New student registration is ongoing throughout the year for students 18 years of age or older. Please complete the Interest Form to get started or download a printable flyer for more information. Preference is given to applicants living in North Fulton.

GED sessions include weekly workshops and digital learning. NFCC provides official GED practice tests and vouchers to take the official GED tests free of charge to participants. Students passing the GED Test earn a high school equivalency diploma.

GED Tutoring Sessions:

  • Tuesday, Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
  • Tuesday, Thursday 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.

Class Interest Form

Complete the interest form and we will contact you with more information about our classes and tutoring. 

Submit Interest Form

Computer Skills Classes

Throughout the year, NFCC offers training courses that cover a variety of computer topics. Most of the 10-week courses are geared towards beginners, but participants must be comfortable using a personal computer and proficient with a mouse and keyboard. Students must be at least 18 years of age, and preference is given to North Fulton residents. Please complete the Interest Form below and select the class from the dropdown menu to express interest in the class.

Excel Class: Mondays, February 26 – May 6, 5:30 – 7:30 pm (10 weeks) at The Barbara Duffy Center.
Topics will include creating and formatting workbooks, performing calculations, working with data and tables and presenting data with charts.  (No classes on April 1, 2024 for Spring Break.) No bilingual services are provided for this program.

Class Interest Form

Submit Interest Form

Did You Know:

Over 4,000 families are served by NFCC each year.