What You'll Need to Get Started
Simple tech setup for learning financial analysis from your home in Thailand
We've kept things straightforward. You don't need expensive equipment or a computer science degree. Most students already have what they need sitting on their desk.
Our courses run through standard web browsers, and the analysis tools we teach work on everyday computers. If you can stream video and open spreadsheets, you're good to go.
Laptop or Desktop
Any computer from the last five years works fine. Windows, Mac, or even Linux. 8GB of RAM handles everything we throw at it.
Internet Connection
Standard home broadband. You're watching videos and downloading datasets – nothing that needs fiber speeds or special setup.
Software That Won't Cost You Extra
We focus on free tools and software you might already use. Excel or Google Sheets for basic work. Python for those who want to dig deeper – completely free and we walk you through installation.
Everything runs in your browser or downloads in minutes. No expensive licenses, no proprietary platforms that lock you in.
Siriporn Kaewmala
Course Coordinator – Tech Support
Siriporn helps students get set up during their first week. She's sorted out everything from outdated browsers to firewall issues. Most problems get fixed in under ten minutes.
The Practical Stuff That Matters
Look, we tested our platform on a six-year-old ThinkPad and a budget HP laptop from 2021. Both worked perfectly. The financial models we teach aren't resource-hungry – they're designed to run on real business computers, not gaming rigs.
Screen size matters more than processor speed. You'll be looking at spreadsheets and charts for hours. A 13-inch display is manageable, but 15 inches makes life easier. Two monitors? Even better, but not required.
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Processor & Memory
Intel i5 or equivalent AMD from 2018 onwards. 8GB RAM minimum. That's basically any standard business laptop. If it runs Windows 10 or macOS Catalina smoothly, you're set.
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Storage Space
30GB free space covers all course materials, software, and your project files. SSD loads things faster but isn't mandatory. Regular hard drives work fine.
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Browser & Updates
Chrome, Firefox, Edge, or Safari – current version or one release behind. We test on all four. Keep your operating system reasonably updated for security.
What About Mobile Devices?
Tablets and phones work for watching lectures and reading materials. But you'll want a proper computer for actual analysis work. Spreadsheets on a phone screen? Not fun.
Some students use iPads with keyboards for note-taking during videos, then switch to their laptop for exercises. That setup works well.
Network Requirements
Video lectures stream at 720p by default. You can bump to 1080p if your connection handles it, or drop to 480p on slower days. Average data use: about 15GB monthly.
Live sessions need stable connection but nothing crazy. Standard home internet in Bangkok, Chiang Mai, or any Thai city works without issues. We've had students join from rural areas using mobile hotspots successfully.