Although not required for admission, you must meet the following requirement(s) in order to progress in your program.
- Computer Literacy - Basic
Basic computer literacy is required for a successful progression in this course. This comprises, but is not limited to, possessing fluency in basic word processing, spreadsheet creation, and an understanding of email and web best practices.
Students are required to have either a desktop (preferred) or laptop computer for the duration of their studies at NAIT. It is strongly recommended that a student look at getting a desktop PC, as this will be cheaper than buying an equivalent laptop, with these minimum specifications.
- Minimum i5 processor generation 10 or equivalent AMD (Intel i7 generation 10 with minimum 8 cores recommended)
- Minimum 32 GB of RAM
- Minimum 1 TB SSD hard drive
- Windows 10 or 11 required. This operating system will be provided if all other computer specifications listed are met
- Mobile (not built-in) 1080p webcam required. Alternately, a mounted smartphone with at least 3 megapixel video camera is adequate
- Headset with a microphone
- Minimum 25 Mbps internet download speed and 10 Mbps upload speed if taking courses online. These speeds must be higher if there are multiple users at your location streaming content at the same time
- Electronic Equipment Requirement
Students are required to purchase a standard CNT Starter Kit of electronic equipment from the NAIT bookstore as part of their supplies, used to support the students' learning at home, and for in-person lab work within eleven courses in the program.
The current contents of the kit and its cost may be found by completing a materials search on the Shop at NAIT website for any of the following 1st term Computer Engineering Technology courses: CMPE1000, CMPE1100, and CMPE1550.
