What are our Computer Requirements?
Students will require an internet ready computer system with the below requirements to participate in online courses. General internet/computer knowledge (i.e., email, ability to save files, install programs and related applications) is an asset. Please refer to College of the North Atlantic's BYOD document for further program specific details.
The list below is minimum requirements for a non-technical program.
| Software/Hardware | Required | Recommended |
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| Operating System | Desktop: Microsoft Windows - Windows 10 or newer; Tablet & Mobile: Microsoft Surface - Windows 10 |
Windows 10 or newer; |
| Internet Browser | Google Chrome V 80 or newer, Microsoft Edge 44 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 73 or newer, Apple Safari 9 or newer |
Google Chrome 80 or newer, Microsoft Edge 44 or newer, Mozilla Firefox 73 or newer, Apple Safari 9 or newer |
| Processor | Multi Core (i5 or Higher) | Multi Core (i5 or Higher) |
| Java | Enabled | Enabled |
| Cookies | Enabled | Enabled |
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IMPORTANT NOTE: If you are required to install (or download) SAGE 50 for Computerized Accounting courses, or Microsoft Access for Database Application courses, you will be required to have a computer with a Windows Based Operating system. SAGE 50 will not run on Apple IOS or Google Chromebook; Microsoft Access will not run on Apple IOS. PC is recommended, however, if you opt to use an Apple (MacIntosh) computer, you may require Boot Camp installation with Windows 10 which enables your device to run in Windows mode. Boot Camp is available via the Apple Store. Windows 10 Version 1809 or greater is available for students at Azure for Education using your college credentials. For assistance with Boot Camp installation/configuration please use Apple Support .
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For Enterprise Web Development Program Computer Requirements Click Here
To ensure your computer meets all requirements please use our System Check tool.
Plugins and Utilities
Click here to view our Plugins and Utilities page which allows you to directly link to specific websites to download plugins.
For additional assistance contact the Online Learning Help Desk.