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CategoryMinimum Requirement
DeviceLaptop or Desktop with Administrator permission
Storage5 GB of free space (actual storage requirement depends on program and usage)
Web BrowserGoogle Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari
Operating SystemWindows 10, macOS X 10.9+
Screen Resolution1024 x 768
Memory4 GB
ProcessorDual Core 1.6 Ghz or Higher (i3/i5/i7 or AMD Equivalent)
PeripheralsHeadset/Microphone & Speakers
Webcam (Recommended).
*Webcam is required for the Family Mediation program*
Internet Connection1.0 Mbps or Higher (Upload and Download)
– Dial-up connection is not sufficient
– Check speed if using mobile (phone) internet

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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 
CategoryMinimum Requirement
Storage250 GB of disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications); 500 GB recommended 
Web BrowserGoogle Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 
Operating SystemWindows 10 Enterprise 64-bit, Windows 10 Pro 64-bit, macOS (MacBook), Linux; Linux or macOS (MacBook) recommended  
Memory8 GB; 16 GB recommended  
ProcessorIntel Core i5 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i7 recommended 
PeripheralsHeadset/Microphone & Speakers 
Webcam 
Internet Connection75 Mbps
ReferencesZoom Minimum Requirements 
Office365 Minimum Requirements 

Big Data Analytics & Advanced Data Science & Predictive Analytics
CategoryMinimum Requirement
Storage250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications) 
Web BrowserGoogle Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 
Operating SystemWindows 10, macOS X 10.9+, Linux 
Memory8 GB; 16 GB recommended 
ProcessorIntel Core i3 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i5 recommended 
PeripheralsHeadset/Microphone & Speakers 
Webcam 
Internet Connection75 Mbps
ReferencesZoom Minimum Requirements 
Office365 Minimum Requirements 

Cyber Security Program
CategoryMinimum Requirement
Administrator User AccessStudents 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.
Storage250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications) 
Web BrowserGoogle Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 
Operating SystemWindows 10, macOS X 10.9+, Linux 
Memory8 GB; 16 GB recommended 
ProcessorIntel Core i3 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i5 recommended 
PeripheralsHeadset/Microphone & Speakers 
Webcam 
Internet Connection75 Mbps
ReferencesZoom Minimum Requirements 
Office365 Minimum Requirements 

People Analytics
CategoryMinimum Requirement
Storage250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications)
Web BrowserGoogle Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 
Operating SystemWindows 10, macOS X 10.9+ 
Memory4GB; 8GB recommended
ProcessorIntel Core i3 (or AMD equivalent) 
PeripheralsHeadset/Microphone & Speakers 
Webcam 
Internet Connection25 Mbps; 75 Mbps recommended 
ReferencesZoom Minimum Requirements 
Office365 Minimum Requirements 

Machine Learning 
CategoryMinimum Requirement
Storage250 GB of local disk space with full administrator permissions (e.g., download and install applications) 
Web BrowserGoogle Chrome, Mozilla Firefox or Apple Safari 
Operating SystemWindows 10, macOS X 10.9+, Linux 
Memory16 GB (32 GB recommended)  
ProcessorIntel Core i5 (or AMD equivalent); Intel Core i7 recommended 
PeripheralsHeadset/Microphone & Speakers 
Webcam 
Internet Connection75 Mbps
ReferencesZoom Minimum Requirements 
Office365 Minimum Requirements