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In order to complete a Kaplan Continuing Education online career training program, students need a personal computer (PC) with a modem and access to the Internet. This program incorporates the use of email, discussion board postings, and navigation of the Internet for Web Field Trips. The use of Microsoft® Word documents for a Learning Journal is recommended.

Hardware

• A computer capable of running Windows XP or Vista, or Mac OS X with the operating system’s minimum requirements for processor, memory, and hard drive (See the Microsoft or Apple website for minimum requirements)
• At least 10.0 GB of free hard-drive space (additional space may be needed for multimedia files)
• 1024 x 768 monitor with a 16-bit or greater video card (24-bit preferred)
• DVD-ROM drive or CD-ROM drive
• A dedicated, reliable 128 Kbps or faster Internet connection
• Sound card with speakers and microphone (for selected courses)

Software

• Microsoft Windows operating system (XP or Vista) or Mac OS X
• Microsoft Word version 2000 or later
• To download Adobe Reader 7.0 or later, click here
• Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0, or Firefox 2.0.0.3 or later, or Safari 2.0 or later
• A current antivirus and antispyware application that is updated regularly
• Adobe Flash Player 9.0 or later (free download on the Internet)
• Sun Java 2 SDK (Java 1.3.1) or later for PC (free download on the Internet)/Classic Java (MRJ 2.2.5) or later for Mac (For Cisco Courses, the "latest" version of the Java Runtime Library) (free download on the Internet)

Additional Requirements by Program

• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certificate—Distributed Applications: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certificate—Web Applications: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certificate—Windows Applications: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• Microsoft Certified Technology Specialist (MCTS) Certificate—Windows Vista Configuration: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Windows Vista with administrator rights
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certificate—Windows: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certificate—Enterprise: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Internet Information Services (ISS) configured with administrator rights
• Microsoft Certified Professional Developer (MCPD) Certificate—Web: Microsoft Visual Studio 2005 and Internet Information Services (ISS) configured with administrator rights
• Microsoft Certified Systems Administrator (MCSA) Certificate: Windows Server 2003 on a network with other computers, Active Directory with administrator rights, Windows XP with administrator rights, and Windows Vista with administrator rights
• Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE) Certificate: Windows Server 2003 on a network with other computers, Active Directory with administrator rights, Windows XP with administrator rights, and Windows Vista with administrator rights.
• Cisco Certified Entry Networking Technician (CCENT):  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 and current version of the Java Runtime Engine (JRE).  (Both are free downloads on the Internet.)
• Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA):  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 and current version of the Java Runtime Engine (JRE).  (Both are free downloads on the Internet.)
• Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP):  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 and current version of the Java Runtime Engine (JRE).  (Both are free downloads on the Internet.)
• Cisco Certified Design Associate (CCDA):  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 and current version of the Java Runtime Engine (JRE).  (Both are free downloads on the Internet.)
• Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP):  Microsoft Internet Explorer 7.0 and current version of the Java Runtime Engine (JRE).  (Both are free downloads on the Internet.)

For more information about our technology requirements, contact an Admissions Advisor at 866.542.4042 (Toll Free).

Please note: Kaplan Continuing Education does not support Linux operating systems. If you are unsure about whether your computer meets the minimum requirements, please speak with your Admissions Advisor.