WHAT YOU NEED
A reasonably good Internet connection. Courses are designed to work with minimal bandwidth requirements: a good dial-up Internet connection is sufficient, although a faster connection will make your studies easier.
A back-up plan for emergencies, such as computer failure or lack of Internet connection. Is there an Internet café near-by that you can use? Could you go to a library or a similar institution if your computer fails? Do you have a data back-up of your course work?
You don’t need to be a computer expert to study online. However, you should be familiar with the basics of using computers: writing with a word processor, e-mail communication, browsing the Web and using the Internet efficiently to find information.