NMU EduCat™ is NMU's course management system (CMS). It is used to deliver online and hybrid courses, as well as to provide online materials for classroom-based courses. EduCat is powered by the Moodle open source CMS. NMU is in the process of transitioning from the WebCT CMS to EduCat. For details about the transition, refer to the NMU EduCat™ News blog.

Skype is a software application that allows users to make voice calls over the Internet. Calls to other users within the Skype service are free, while calls to both traditional landline telephones and mobile phones can be made for a fee using a debit-based user account system. Skype has also become popular for its additional features which include instant messaging, file transfer, and video conferencing.