Technical Requirements

Everything you need to know about system specifications and technical setup for our financial trend recognition program

System Specifications

Operating System

Windows 10/11 (64-bit) or macOS 10.14 or later

Linux Ubuntu 18.04+ also supported

Processor

Intel i5 8th gen or AMD Ryzen 5 3600 minimum

Intel i7 or AMD Ryzen 7 recommended

Memory

16 GB RAM minimum for data analysis

32 GB RAM recommended for large datasets

Storage

500 GB available space, SSD preferred

1 TB SSD recommended for optimal performance

Internet

Stable broadband connection required

25 Mbps down / 5 Mbps up minimum

Software

Python 3.8+, R Studio, Excel 2019 or newer

We'll help you install everything needed

Technical Support

Look, I know technical setup can feel overwhelming. That's exactly why we don't leave you hanging with just a requirements list.

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Setup Assistance

One-on-one help getting your development environment configured properly before the program starts

Ongoing Support

Technical helpdesk available during program hours for software issues or system troubleshooting

Most of our students start the September 2025 cohort with basic laptops and upgrade along the way. We've seen people succeed on older machines too — it's more about dedication than having the latest hardware. But these specs will make your learning experience much smoother, especially when we get into real-time market data analysis.

Get Technical Help

Budget-Friendly Option

                           Don't have the recommended specs? We can
                           provide temporary cloud access to our lab
                           environment while you upgrade your system
                           gradually.
                        

Students working on technical setup in computer lab

Our lab setup sessions help students configure their development environment properly