Short answer: no, your MacBook Air wouldn’t meet the requirement as written — and the page is explicit about it.

The requirement on this page says (in Dutch):

Apple Macbooks, Chromebooks, iPads, toestellen met AMD-processor ea zijn niet bruikbaar.

That translates to: “Apple MacBooks, Chromebooks, iPads, AMD-processor devices, etc. are not usable.” So MacBooks are ruled out by name, regardless of specs.

Here’s why your specs don’t fix it:

- RAM (16 GB): You’re fine here — the minimum is 16 GB. ✅

- Processor: They require a 64-bit Intel i7 (or better) that is VT / Virtualization Technology compatible. Your Apple M1 is an ARM-based chip, not an Intel x86 processor. The course almost certainly relies on x86-based virtualization (running virtual machines with Intel-compatible OSes), which the M1 can’t do natively. ❌

- Screen (13.3”): A 13” screen is allowed (“Een 13” scherm kan”), though they recommend 15” or larger. ✅

- Storage: Not a listed concern — yours is plenty. ✅

The blocker is the processor. This is a networkbeheerder (network administrator) course that needs Intel-based virtualization, and Apple Silicon (M1) is explicitly excluded.

What I’d suggest:

- Contact SyntraPXL directly to confirm — sometimes exclusions are written broadly but there may be flexibility, or they may have lab machines. It’s worth a quick email/call before buying anything.

- If they hold firm, you’d need a Windows/Intel laptop with an i7, 16 GB RAM, and VT support (many programs let you rent or borrow one).

Want me to check the rest of this page for contact details or any note about loaner laptops?