For courses requiring a computer, students are strongly encouraged to use a PC. Mac owners, see the "Note for Mac Users" at the bottom of this page. All courses require an updated Internet browser, preferably Internet Explorer or Firefox. Students also need an updated PDF reader, such as Adobe Reader, and the latest version of Adobe Flash Player. The following requirements are specific to enrollment options.

In-Class Education

• Financial Calculator (HP 10bII strongly recommended)
• A Windows laptop with CD-ROM and wireless internet card (recommended)
• MS Excel 2000 or higher (Mac users, see note at bottom of page)

Online Instructor-Led Education

• Internet connection (high-speed wired broadband connection strongly recommended)
• Windows computer with a mic and speakers (a headset is recommended instead of external speakers or microphones, particularly built-in laptop microphones)
• A media player for viewing recorded presentations, such as iTunes, Windows Media Player, or Quick Time
• MS Excel 2000 or higher (Mac users, see note at bottom of page)

Online Self-Paced Education

Online self-paced education is delivered through eCampus. The following requirements are for all courses unless otherwise noted:

• Financial Calculator 
• Internet connection (high-speed wired broadband connection strongly recommended)
• Windows computer with speakers
• MS Excel 2000 or higher 

Information for Mac Users

Several CCIM courses, including CI 101 - 104, use macro-enabled Excel spreadsheets, which MS Office 2008 for Macs does not support. If you are running this version of Office on your Mac, you will not be able to use the CCIM's Excel financial analysis tools. Note that these spreadsheets will work on older versions of Office for Macs, such as the 2004 version.