> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://course.continualai.org/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://course.continualai.org/background/tools-and-setup.md).

# Tools & Setup

Before starting the course, please make sure you mature some confidence with the following tools:

* *Microsoft Teams*
* *Anaconda, Python and PyCharm (or any other IDE of your choice for Python)*
* *Google Colaboratory*
* *PyTorch*

Please make sure to setup your personal computer to **run such tools** before enrolling.