Technical Requirements for Online Learning

Getting started with our real estate education programs is straightforward. Most modern devices work perfectly fine, but we want you to know exactly what you'll need before enrollment opens in mid-2026. Here's what works best for streaming video lessons, accessing course materials, and participating in live sessions.

Desktop & Laptop

Operating System: Windows 10+, macOS 10.14+
Processor: Intel i3 or equivalent
RAM: 4GB minimum (8GB recommended)
Screen Resolution: 1366x768 or higher
Storage: 5GB free space for materials

Tablets

iOS Devices: iPad (5th gen or newer), iOS 13+
Android Tablets: Android 8.0 or newer
Screen Size: 9.7 inches minimum recommended
RAM: 3GB or more
Note: Some interactive tools work better on larger screens

Mobile Phones

iPhone: iPhone 8 or newer, iOS 13+
Android: Android 8.0 or newer
Screen Size: 5 inches or larger
Best For: Quick reviews, reading materials
Consideration: Assignments easier on tablets or computers

Software and Applications

What You'll Need Installed

We use industry-standard tools that most professionals already have. Nothing exotic or expensive required here. You'll need a current web browser — we'll cover which ones in a moment — and a PDF reader for course materials.

Some of our practical exercises use spreadsheets for financial calculations. Microsoft Excel works great, but Google Sheets (which is free) handles everything just as well. We provide templates that work with both.

For our live virtual sessions, we use Zoom. It's free to download and runs on pretty much anything. Our February 2025 test sessions showed that even students on older laptops had smooth experiences.

PDF Reader Zoom Client Excel or Google Sheets Modern Browser Stable Internet

Student working on laptop reviewing real estate course materials

Supported Web Browsers

Google Chrome

Version 90 or newer

Mozilla Firefox

Version 88 or newer

Microsoft Edge

Version 90 or newer

Safari

Version 14 or newer

Opera

Version 76 or newer

Most people already have a compatible browser. If yours is more than a year old, updating takes just a few minutes and gives you better security anyway. All our video content uses standard HTML5 — no Flash or special plugins needed.

Internet Connection Speeds

Connection Type	Download Speed	Video Quality	Experience
High-Speed Broadband Recommended	25 Mbps or higher	Full HD (1080p)	Smooth streaming, no buffering, great for live sessions
Standard Broadband	10-25 Mbps	HD (720p)	Good quality, occasional buffering possible during peak hours
Basic Broadband	5-10 Mbps	Standard (480p)	Works fine, may need to adjust quality settings manually
Mobile Data (4G/LTE)	Varies widely	Adaptive	Usable but watch your data limits on video-heavy modules

Common Technical Issues and Solutions

Video Won't Play or Keeps Buffering

This happens when your connection speed drops. Try these quick fixes:

Lower the video quality in player settings
Close other tabs and applications using bandwidth
Move closer to your WiFi router
Try a wired connection if possible
Download the lesson for offline viewing when available

Can't Access Course Materials

Usually a browser cache issue or outdated credentials:

Clear your browser cache and cookies
Try logging in using a private/incognito window
Make sure you're using your registered email address
Check that your enrollment period is currently active
Switch to a different browser temporarily

Live Session Audio Problems

Audio issues during virtual classes usually have simple solutions:

Check your device volume isn't muted
Verify Zoom has microphone/speaker permissions
Test your audio in Zoom settings before class
Use headphones to reduce echo and feedback
Restart Zoom and rejoin the session

Screen Display Issues

If content looks odd or elements overlap on your screen:

Zoom out or reset your browser zoom to 100%
Update your browser to the latest version
Try viewing in full-screen mode
Rotate mobile devices to landscape orientation
Disable browser extensions temporarily

What Students Say About Accessibility

Declan Thurston

Real Estate Fundamentals Student

I was worried my older MacBook wouldn't cut it, but everything ran smoothly. The platform adjusted video quality automatically when my internet got shaky, which saved me during a couple of live sessions when my kids were streaming stuff at the same time.

Sienna Bellingham

Property Analysis Course Graduate

Being able to switch between my tablet and phone made studying so much easier. I'd watch lectures on my iPad at home, then review notes on my phone during lunch breaks. The mobile experience was better than I expected for an online course.

Additional Resources and Downloads

Desktop setup showing multiple devices accessing course platform

Getting Set Up Before Classes Begin

We send detailed setup instructions about three weeks before your program starts in 2026. You'll get step-by-step guides with screenshots for each device type.

There's also a practice module you can access early — it's just a short walkthrough of the platform with sample videos and assignments. Lets you test everything without any pressure.

Most students spend maybe 20 minutes getting everything configured. The practice module caught a few browser issues for people in our January 2025 pilot group, which was exactly what we wanted.

Accessibility Features Built Into Our Platform

Feature	Availability	How It Helps
Closed Captions	All video content	Supports students with hearing differences and those in noisy environments
Adjustable Playback Speed	All video lessons	Watch at 0.5x to 2x speed based on your learning pace
Downloadable Transcripts	Most lectures	Read along or review content offline at your own pace
Screen Reader Compatible	Entire platform	Works with JAWS, NVDA, and VoiceOver for vision accessibility
Keyboard Navigation	All interactive elements	Complete course without needing a mouse
High Contrast Mode	User settings	Improves readability for various vision needs

Testing Your Setup

Once enrollment opens for our 2026 programs, you'll get access to a system checker tool. It runs automatically in your browser and tells you if anything needs updating. Takes about 30 seconds and covers everything — browser version, connection speed, audio/video permissions, screen resolution.

The tool gives you specific instructions if it finds any issues. Something like "Your Firefox is version 85, but version 88+ works better — here's the update link." Pretty straightforward.

Student successfully completing system check on laptop