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# Minimum Computer Specifications

The following are the minimum computer specifications required by all students to complete any course with The Career Academy:

## **Computer**

- Windows desktop or laptop. No preference on brand of desktop or laptop
- Apple Mac desktop or laptop (not suitable for all learning material)

**Note**: Chromebooks, Mobile tablets and cell phones are not suitable to complete the course on.

## **Computer Specifications**

- A processor of 1.8GHz or faster
- 8 GB of RAM or higher
- ADSL or Fibre Internet with at least 5 Mbps download, and upload required. Some courses may contain videos to watch.
- 13-inch monitor or higher with at least 1024 x 768 or greater resolution
- Keyboard and mouse

## **Operating System**

- Microsoft Windows 10 or newer
- Apple macOS 10.14 or newer

## **Web browser**

- [Google Chrome](https://www.googleadservices.com/pagead/aclk?sa=L&ai=DChcSEwjeoOXR5-jwAhUB0ZYKHblpC6YYABAAGgJ0bA&ohost=www.google.com&cid=CAASE-RoGPWebzK0Ttjm6Y0-sA5EswA&sig=AOD64_1zGtv7Uz66A4fXKa-53GwQcLuBTQ&q&adurl&ved=2ahUKEwjXjd_R5-jwAhUo7GEKHZDjBz4Q0Qx6BAgCEAE), the latest version, is recommended.

## **Software**

- Microsoft Office with Microsoft Word and Excel.
- Adobe Reader, the latest version or equivalent PDF reader, is recommended.
- Antivirus software, updated regularly, is strongly recommended.
- Local administrative privileges on the computer may be required to allow for software installation and to configure computer settings.
- Content filters may need to be disabled to view certain types of learning material.

## **Basic Computer Proficiency Requirements**

At a minimum, students should have basic computer literacy skills including:

- Using a keyboard and mouse.
- Sending and receiving email.
- Saving and retrieving files in different formats (.docx, .pdf, .pptx., etc.).
- Using a text editor (changing fonts, inserting links, using spell check, etc.).
- Browsing for files to attach and upload.
- Accessing the Internet using a web browser and resetting basic web browser settings (clearing cache/history, cookies, etc.).

**Note:** If you no longer have access to a computer or internet or the minimum requirements outlined above, it is your responsibility to gain access.

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