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How to Create Your NHI Blackboard and Login.gov Accounts | NHI Training Access

The video walks viewers through the step‑by‑step process of establishing a login.gov account and then an NHI Blackboard account, emphasizing the strict sequence required for successful enrollment in NHI courses. It targets both new and experienced users, promising to simplify navigation of Blackboard’s instructional tools. Key instructions include registering with a business email on login.gov, selecting a preferred language, accepting the rules of use, and configuring multi‑factor authentication—typically via text or voice message. After confirming the email, users must immediately create a Blackboard account, answer “No” to the federal employee query, and reuse the identical email address to avoid synchronization errors. An activation email finalizes the Blackboard setup, after which learners can explore the NHI course catalog. The narrator repeatedly warns, “Do not deviate from the following instructions, as your Blackboard account will not work properly,” underscoring the procedural rigidity. The tutorial also highlights practical details such as choosing the MFA method and the importance of monitoring the inbox for confirmation links. By adhering to this workflow, users ensure secure, compliant access to NHI’s training resources, reducing onboarding delays and technical support tickets. The clear, ordered process supports efficient learning pathways for federal and contractor personnel alike.