In order to take an
NPS Online course, you will need to
have at least basic computer skills.
In addition to the following skills,
you may need knowledge of software specific
to the course you are taking. The instructor
will inform you of any such skills you
will need to have.
Basic
Computer Skills
Word Processing
File Management
Backing Up Files
Virus Screening
Basic
Internet Skills
Knowing how to connect
to the Internet (via an Internet Service
Provider or ISP)
Using a Web Browser (Internet Explorer, Safari, Netscape etc)
Using a Search Engine (Yahoo, Google, etc)
Downloading and
Installing Software
Sending and Receiving
E-Mail
Technology Requirements
Internet
Access
To participate in
NPS Distributed Learning courses, you
must have access to the Internet through
an Internet Service Provider (ISP), Broadband preferred
Hardware
Requirements
If you are interested
in taking an on-line course, some standard guidelines are listed below:
PC Configuration:
Mac Configuration:
Pentium 4 or above
256+ MB
RAM
40+ GB
Hard Drive
17"+
Monitor with 1024x768 or higher
DSL, cable
modem or network connectivity
Windows 2000, XP or above
Mac G3 or above
256+ MB RAM
40+ GB
Hard Drive
17"+
Monitor with 1024x768 or higher
DSL, cable
modem or network connectivity
Macintosh
OS 10.2 or higher
Software
Requirements
Web Browser
Internet Explorer 6.0+, Safari, Firefox, etc.
E-mail
Word Processing
Word processing is a necessity. On-line
students should be prepared to save
word processed files. MS Word is the
standard. You can also use plain (ASCII)
text files.
Flash Player
You will need to have the latest version
of the Macromedia Flash plug-in installed
to view many of the interactive elements
in NPS Online courses. You can download
this player by clicking
here.
Other
Some courses may require other software
programs in addition to those named
here. You will need to have administrator privileges on your computer to install software as needed.
