You don't have to be a technology wizard to take an online course; however, you must be comfortable with your system and be willing to deal with any problems that may arise. To do well in an online course, you should be familiar with the following:

• Use of a browser (Internet Explorer 5.0 or Netscape 4.7 unless otherwise specified in the Course Description)
  
• Use of a standard word processor (Microsoft Word or Works)
  
• Handling e-mail, including sending e-mail attachments
  
• Understanding and respecting netiquette
  
• Basic file management
  
• Downloading software
  
• Finding Information on the Internet

Lack of technical knowledge can greatly interfere with your learning a new subject. If you do not have the above skills, consider taking a computer course prior to enrolling in an online course.