NHI Login.gov and Blackboard® Account Creation

FHWA Users

Please reach out to NHICustomerService@dot.gov to have your Blackboard® account created for you. You will then use your PIV card and the FAA MyAccess when signing into the system.

Non-FHWA Users

To access NHI training you need to use a Login.gov account which is tied to your NHI Blackboard account via your email address. This a three-part process. You will be creating two separate accounts. First your login.gov and second, your Blackboard learning management system account (LMS). Once completed you will use your login.gov account to access the LMS.

Download these instructions here.

First Step: Create Login.gov Account (Go to Second Step, if you already have an account)

1. Begin at the NHI Learning Management System Site:
https://fhwanhi.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx
2. Select "Access with Login.gov" button.

3. The next page to open, select the second button "Sign in with LOGIN.GOV".

4. If you do not have a Login.Gov account, select the second tab, "Create an Account".

5. Enter your email address and select "I read and accept the Login.Gov rules of behavior".

6. You will be sent an email confirmation. Select the confirmation link in your email and you will be able to create a password. You will then select an authentication method such as a text. Once your account is confirmed and authenticated, you will have the Login.Gov account.

7. You will be prompeted to authenticate through multi-factor method.


Note: The recommendation is to use the second option: Text or voice message. Once you make your choice click Continue.

8. If you choose Add a phone number, you will be prompted to enter your number.


You can choose how to get the code through text or phone call. The recommendation is text. Once that choice is made, click Send Code. If you would like to choose another method, you can do so by clicking the "Add another method" button at the bottom of the page.

Second Step: Create a Blackboard® Account

1. Go to the NHI Learning Management System Site:
https://fhwanhi.geniussis.com/PublicWelcome.aspx

Select "Create Account" button.


2. Enter information in the gray box that says, "Are you a Federal Employee?" Select "No" from the "Are you a Federal Employee?" from the drop-down.

3. Complete the information requested and click Register.


Note: You must use your login.gov email to access the system. In the email display box enter the same email address used to create your login.gov account and validate the email address. After successfully registering you will notice verbiage in red under the Register button explaining the need to activate your account before being able to use the system

4. You will receive a New Account Activation email.


Click the link. You have verified your account.



You can then access the system by clicking here or from your Genius email confirmation.

Third Step: Access NHI Learning Management System with Login.gov

1. Begin at the NHI Learning Management System Site:

Select "Access with Login.gov" button.

Select "Sign in with Login.gov" button.


2. Enter your Login.gov credentials.

3. You will be notified that your information is being shared with the FHWA Applications portal. Click Agree ad continue.

4. Accept the Rules of Behavior.

5. You will now see your Learner Dashboard from where you may register for courses, launch your courses, and see certificates and transcripts.