Technology requirements
Operating Systems
Learners receive a Microsoft Office license to use during their time at Nexford. Most projects and assessments can be completed using a Microsoft or a Google application. A note about Windows operating systems: Microsoft periodically ends support for its older operating systems. Our minimum computer system requirement in the chart below reflects these changes.
Web Browsers
Web browsers listed in the chart below have been tested and validated for use with our website. Other web browsers not listed may not work as well and will be unsupported and tested by Nexford.
| All devices | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Monitor (computers only) | 15” display | 17” display |
| True color | True color | |
| 1024 x 768 resolution | 1920 x 1080 resolution | |
| Camera | 1 Megapixels | 2 Megapixels or higher |
| Internet connection | 2mbps internet connection | 5mbps broadband (cable or DSL) |
| Email capabilities | Email address (required) | Email address (required) |
| Software | Adobe Acrobat Reader latest version | Adobe Acrobat Reader latest version |
| Microsoft Office | Microsoft Office |
| Windows Computers | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Windows 8.1 | Windows 10 |
| Web browser (only one needed) | Microsoft Edge | Microsoft Edge |
| Mozilla Firefox latest version | Mozilla Firefox latest version | |
| Google Chrome latest version | Google Chrome latest version |
| Mac Computers | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | Mac OS X 10.13 High Sierra | Mac OS 10.15 Catalina |
| Web browser (only one needed) | Safari 10.0.3 | Safari 10.0.3 |
| Mozilla Firefox latest version | Mozilla Firefox latest version | |
| Google Chrome latest version | Google Chrome latest version |
| Tablets | Minimum | Recommended |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | iOS 11.0 | iOS 13.x (latest version) |
| Android 8.1 | Android 9.x (latest version) | |
| Web browser (only one needed) | Safari latest version | Safari latest version |
| Mozilla Firefox latest version | Mozilla Firefox latest version | |
| Google Chrome latest version | Google Chrome latest version |
Download the Adobe Reader Plug-in
In order to view PDF documents, your computer must have the Adobe Acrobat Reader installed with the latest version available for your operating system.
Use the Get Adobe Reader link to download the plug-in, then follow the installation instructions available on the download page.