Tech Guide

Tech Guide for a Smooth Online Experience

Most of our training takes place online, so please check these technical requirements and basic computer skills which you'll need to take part.

💻 Device:

  • A laptop or desktop computer for live sessions. Phones and tablets can be used for Circle, but some Zoom features we use, like breakout rooms and screen sharing, work best on a computer.

  • Windows 10 or 11, or a recent version of macOS.

  • At least 4GB of RAM. 8GB or more is recommended.

  • A camera, microphone and headphones. Built-in camera and microphone are fine.

🌐 Internet Connection:

  • A reliable broadband connection. Zoom needs around 1.5 Mbps upload and download for group video calls.

  • A wired connection is recommended if your Wi-Fi is unreliable.

  • A backup option, such as a mobile hotspot, in case your connection drops.

🎥 Zoom

  • The Zoom Workplace app installed on your computer, rather than joining through a browser, so all features are available to you. Download Zoom

  • The latest version of Zoom. Please update before your first session and check for updates regularly, as older versions can lose features or stop connecting.

  • Test your setup at zoom.us/test before your first session.

🟢 Online Learning Platform:

💡 Basic Computer Know-How:

To enjoy online classes, you should know how to:

  • Using Zoom: joining a meeting, muting and unmuting, turning your camera on and off, using chat, and joining breakout rooms.

  • Working with files: downloading, saving and opening PDFs.

  • Using an online learning platform: logging in, finding course materials, watching video recordings, and posting or sending messages.

  • Using email: checking it regularly, as we may contact you this way.

  • Downloading, installing and updating software, such as Zoom.

💬 Module 3 requirements:

From Module 3, you'll start arranging practice coaching sessions outside of the live training, with other students and practice clients. You'll also record these sessions for mentoring. For this, you'll need:

  • Your own account on a video conferencing platform, such as Zoom, that lets you host, schedule and record sessions. Please note that free Zoom accounts limit meetings to 40 minutes.

  • Enough storage space on your computer or in the cloud to save your recordings.

  • Confidence scheduling and hosting a session, including sending a meeting link to your client.

  • Confidence recording a session on your chosen platform.

  • Confidence sharing your screen, both to share coaching models with your practice clients and to share your recordings during mentoring.

If you have any questions or concerns, please use our contact form or email us via hello@goldmindacademy.com and we’ll be happy to help.