General Technology Requirements for Remote/Online Courses
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
| Device | Laptop or Desktop with Administrator permission |
| Storage | 5 GB of free space (actual storage requirement depends on program and usage) |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari |
| Operating System | Windows 10, macOS X 10.9+ |
| Screen Resolution | 1024 x 768 |
| Memory | 4 GB |
| Processor | Dual Core 1.6 Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD Equivalent) |
| Peripherals | Headset/Microphone & Speakers Webcam (Recommended). *Webcam is required for the Family Mediation program* |
| Internet Connection | 1.0 Mbps or Higher (Upload and Download) – Dial-up connection is not sufficient – Check speed if using mobile (phone) internet |
References:
Additional Information:
- Individual courses may have additional software requirements, including audio and video playback, or the use of a specific software application. These will be listed on the program page.
- Many courses require office productivity software (e.g. word processing, spreadsheet, presentation); Office 365 is available for free while you are a student.
- While tablets, smartphones and other mobile devices may allow for some completion of course work, they are not guaranteed to work in all areas of the course.
- We do not recommend taking examinations while using a mobile device, such as a smartphone or tablet, due to compatibility issues.
Computer Requirements for Data & Technology Courses
| Back-End & Blockchain Development | |
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
| Storage | 250 GB of disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications); 500 GB recommended |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari |
| Operating System | Windows 10 Enterprise 64-bit, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, macOS (MacBook), Linux; Linux or macOS (MacBook) recommended |
| Memory | 8 GB; 16 GB recommended |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i7 recommended |
| Peripherals | Headset/Microphone & Speakers Webcam |
| Internet Connection | 75 Mbps |
| References | – Zoom Minimum Requirements – Office365 Minimum Requirements |
| Big Data Analytics & Advanced Data Science & Predictive Analytics | |
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
| Storage | 250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications) |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari |
| Operating System | Windows 10, macOS X 10.9+, Linux |
| Memory | 8 GB; 16 GB recommended |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i5 recommended |
| Peripherals | Headset/Microphone & Speakers Webcam |
| Internet Connection | 75 Mbps |
| References | – Zoom Minimum Requirements – Office365 Minimum Requirements |
| Cyber Security Program | |
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
| Administrator User Access | Students in this program will need to install specialized software packages (for example: Kali Linux) as part of their coursework and assignments. For this reason, students are required have access to a laptop or personal computer with administrator privileges. The use of company-provided hardware is not recommended as it may prevent users from installing necessary software for the course. |
| Storage | 250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications) |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari |
| Operating System | Windows 10, macOS X 10.9+, Linux |
| Memory | 8 GB; 16 GB recommended |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i5 recommended |
| Peripherals | Headset/Microphone & Speakers Webcam |
| Internet Connection | 75 Mbps |
| References | – Zoom Minimum Requirements – Office365 Minimum Requirements |
| People Analytics | |
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
| Storage | 250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications) |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari |
| Operating System | Windows 10, macOS X 10.9+ |
| Memory | 4GB; 8GB recommended |
| Processor | Intel Core i3 (or AMD equivalent) |
| Peripherals | Headset/Microphone & Speakers Webcam |
| Internet Connection | 25 Mbps; 75 Mbps recommended |
| References | – Zoom Minimum Requirements – Office365 Minimum Requirements |
| Machine Learning | |
| Category | Minimum Requirement |
| Storage | 250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications) |
| Web Browser | Google Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari |
| Operating System | Windows 10, macOS X 10.9+, Linux |
| Memory | 16 GB (32 GB recommended) |
| Processor | Intel Core i5 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i7 recommended |
| Peripherals | Headset/Microphone & Speakers Webcam |
| Internet Connection | 75 Mbps |
| References | – Zoom Minimum Requirements – Office365 Minimum Requirements |