Cohort Programs - Brightspace System Requirements

Below please find the technical requirements for Cohort-Based Programs at Harvard Business Impact. 

Supported Browsers and Operating Systems

Cohort-Based Programs are compatible with most OS/Browser combinations of desktops, tablets and phones. Cohort-Based Programs are not supported on Internet Explorer 11. Harvard Business Impact recommends Google Chrome when possible. The following browsers are supported:

• The latest version of Google Chrome

• The latest version of Safari

• The latest version of Firefox

• The latest version of Microsoft Edge

Browser Settings – Minimum Requirements

To ensure full functionality of HMM, please make sure your browser has the following settings enabled:

• JavaScript: Required for interactive features and dynamic content.

• Session Cookies: Needed to maintain your session and preferences securely.

• All session cookies for http://myhbp.org and http://brightspace.com enabled

Adjust your browser settings accordingly for the best experience.

Bandwidth Requirements

To provide an ideal learner experience, Cohort-Based Programs will require local network bandwidth sufficient to smoothly deliver media-rich HTML and video. Specific bandwidth requirements for Cohort-Based Programs will vary based on local network usage patterns

Required Software

To access and work with all documents and features, please ensure the following software is installed:

• Microsoft Office 2010 or later – for viewing and editing Word, Excel, and PowerPoint files.

• Adobe Acrobat Reader 10 or later – for opening and interacting with PDF files.

Make sure your software is up to date for the best compatibility and performance.

Safeguard List of URLs and Emails

To provide an optimal learning experience, the following domains found in Cohort-Based Programs should be allowed through your firewall(s). Components from the following websites may be used:

• http://myhbp.org

• http://brightspace.com

• http://webex.com

• http://domo.com

• http://forio.com

• kaltura.com

• kaltura.org

• http://harvardbusiness.org

• macromedia.com

• http://akamai.com

• googleapis.com

• googlecode.com*

• http://google-analytics.com

Allow List Emails

To ensure you receive important communications, please add the following email addresses to your allow list (safe sender list):

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

Learners may receive emails from:

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

• [e-mail]

Character Limits for Biography Fields

These are the established character limits for the available profile fields (number of characters, including spaces):

• Preferred Name: 128

• Location: 128

• Job Title: 128

• Skills: 128

• Interests: 256,000

• Favorite Food: 256,000

• Bio: 256,000

• Facebook: 128

• Twitter: 128

• LinkedIn: 128

• Profile Photo Size: 100 × 100 pixels (largest