Online Technology Requirements

To be successful with your online courses, the following computer skills and basic computer technology are needed:

Knowledge of basic computing terms
Knowledge of web browsers and how to use them
Familiarity with navigating the Internet and researching topics
Proficient with sending and receiving email including attaching, sending, and opening files
Skill with word processing programs, including the use of spellcheck, general formatting, copy and paste, and other common word processing tasks
Basic computer technology to access your online classes, coursework, and the course management system for NMC programs

Students enrolled online should have access to a computer with the following minimum technology requirements:

Computer Requirements

PC

Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 or higher
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
System Memory | 4 GB RAM or higher
Hard Drive | 120 GB or higher
Monitor | 1024 by 768 resolution or higher
Peripherals | Color Printer, Speakers and/or Headphones, Microphone, Access to Digital Video Camera (can be smartphone), Thumb/Flash Drive 1 GB or higher
Internet Connection | High-speed access; DSL or Broadband
Browser | Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.0 or higher AND Google Chrome
Antivirus | Current antivirus software installed
Software Application | Microsoft Office 2016 or higher - O365 provided
Email Capabilities | Email client unique email address, not shared
Plug-Ins | Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows media Player, QuickTime, Flash & Shockwave Players, Real Player, iTunes

Mac

Operating System | OS 10.11 or higher
Processor | ICore Duo, Core 13, Core 15 or Xeon processor preferred
System Memory | 4 GB RAM or higher
Hard Drive | 120 GB or higher
Monitor | 1024 by 768 resolution or higher
Peripherals | Color Printer, Speakers and/or Headphones, Microphone, Access to Digital Video Camera (can be smartphone), Thumb/Flash Drive 1 GB or higher
Internet Connection | High-speed access; DSL or Broadband
Browser | Safari AND Google Chrome
Antivirus | Current antivirus software installed
Software Application | Microsoft Office 2016 or higher - O365 provided
Email Capabilities | Email client unique email address, not shared
Plug-Ins |Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media Player, QuickTime, Flash & Shockwave Players, Real Player, iTunes

Computer Requirements

PC

Operating System | Microsoft Windows 7 or higher
Processor | Intel Core 2 Duo or higher
System Memory | 4 GB RAM or higher
Hard Drive | 120 GB or higher
Monitor | 1024 by 768 resolution or higher
Peripherals | Color Printer, Speakers and/or Headphones, Microphone, Access to Digital Video Camera (can be smartphone), Thumb/Flash Drive 1 GB or higher
Internet Connection | High-speed access; DSL or Broadband
Browser | Microsoft Internet Explorer 10.0 or higher AND Google Chrome
Antivirus | Current antivirus software installed
Software Application | Microsoft Office 2016 or higher - O365 provided
Email Capabilities | Email client unique email address, not shared
Plug-Ins | Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows media Player, QuickTime, Flash & Shockwave Players, Real Player, iTunes

Mac

Operating System | OS 10.11 or higher
Processor | ICore Duo, Core 13, Core 15 or Xeon processor preferred
System Memory | 4 GB RAM or higher
Hard Drive | 120 GB or higher
Monitor | 1024 by 768 resolution or higher
Peripherals | Color Printer, Speakers and/or Headphones, Microphone, Access to Digital Video Camera (can be smartphone), Thumb/Flash Drive 1 GB or higher
Internet Connection | High-speed access; DSL or Broadband
Browser | Safari AND Google Chrome
Antivirus | Current antivirus software installed
Software Application | Microsoft Office 2016 or higher - O365 provided
Email Capabilities | Email client unique email address, not shared
Plug-Ins |Adobe Acrobat Reader, Windows Media Player, QuickTime, Flash & Shockwave Players, Real Player, iTunes