Technical Requirements Guide

Everything you need to know about system requirements, platform compatibility, and getting your environment ready for our financial management training programs

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Detailed System Requirements

Comprehensive technical specifications for optimal learning experience

OS Operating Systems

Windows Systems

  • Windows 10 version 1909 or later
  • Windows 11 (all versions supported)
  • 64-bit architecture required
  • Regular updates enabled

macOS Systems

  • macOS 10.15 Catalina or newer
  • Apple Silicon (M1/M2) fully supported
  • Intel processors compatible
  • Xcode Command Line Tools recommended

Linux Distributions

  • Ubuntu 20.04 LTS or later
  • CentOS 8+ / RHEL 8+
  • Debian 10+ with updated packages
  • Snap or Flatpak support preferred

HW Hardware Specifications

Processor Requirements

  • Intel i5-8th gen or AMD Ryzen 5 3600
  • Minimum 4 cores, 8 threads recommended
  • Base clock speed 2.4 GHz minimum
  • Virtualization support enabled

Memory & Storage

  • 8GB RAM minimum, 16GB recommended
  • 50GB available storage space
  • SSD preferred for faster performance
  • Additional 20GB for temporary files

Display & Graphics

  • 1920x1080 resolution minimum
  • Dual monitor setup recommended
  • Integrated graphics sufficient
  • Color accuracy important for charts

Important Performance Notes

While these are minimum requirements, running multiple financial modeling applications simultaneously benefits significantly from higher specifications. Students working with large datasets or complex simulations should consider 32GB RAM and dedicated graphics cards for optimal performance during intensive sessions.

Platform Compatibility

Our financial management platform works seamlessly across different operating systems and environments. Here's what you can expect from each platform.

Windows
Fully Optimized
macOS
Native Support
Linux
Tested & Verified
Chrome OS
Web-Based Access
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Step-by-Step Setup Guide

Follow these steps to prepare your system for the learning program. Most students complete this setup in about 30 minutes.

1

System Assessment

Run our automated system checker to verify your hardware meets all requirements and identify any potential compatibility issues before enrollment.

  • Download and run system diagnostic tool
  • Review compatibility report
  • Address any flagged issues
  • Generate system configuration file
2

Software Installation

Install the required financial modeling software and development environments. All tools are provided with educational licenses at no additional cost.

  • Download installer package from student portal
  • Run installation with administrator privileges
  • Configure initial settings and preferences
  • Verify all components are working correctly
3

Network Configuration

Configure your network settings for secure access to our learning platforms and ensure reliable connectivity for live sessions.

  • Test internet connection speed and stability
  • Configure firewall settings for platform access
  • Set up VPN if required by your organization
  • Verify access to all learning resources
4

Account Setup

Create your student account and configure access to specialized financial databases and research tools used throughout the program.

  • Activate student account with enrollment credentials
  • Complete profile and learning preferences
  • Set up access to financial data feeds
  • Test login to all required platforms

Technical Support Resources

Getting stuck during setup happens more often than you'd think. We've built comprehensive support resources and a dedicated technical team to help you get up and running smoothly.

Installation Guides

Detailed step-by-step instructions for each supported operating system, including troubleshooting common installation issues.

Video Tutorials

Visual walkthroughs of the complete setup process, recorded on different systems to match your specific configuration.

Community Forum

Connect with other students and technical mentors to share solutions and get help with platform-specific challenges.

Live Support Sessions

Weekly drop-in technical support sessions where you can get real-time help with setup and configuration issues.

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Sarah Kim, Student Technical Support Lead

Sarah Kim

Student Technical Support Lead

Having technical issues? Sarah and her team provide dedicated support for all setup and platform questions. Most issues are resolved within 24 hours.

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