Introduction to Participating in an NHI Training
Interested in participating in a transportation-related training or free Web conference
seminars? If so, then look no further! NHI's trainings cover a range of transportation
issues and are available in a variety of formats in order to best meet the needs
of the transportation community. Additionally, NHI's free Web conference seminars
offer valuable training and information at no cost to you.
To view NHI course descriptions or to enroll in a course, please visit the
Course Search Engine.
Information on Participating in an NHI Training
Training Options and Topics
The Enrollment Process
When a course session is open to the public, an individual can enroll in the session
through the NHI Web site. Online enrollment requires an NHI User ID and password.
Follow the simple steps below to sign-up for a session.
- Log in.
- Use the Course Search Engine to locate a specific
course session.
- On the search results page, select the shopping cart icon located beside the desired
session.
- When you have finished selecting your sessions, select Checkout on the submenu bar
near the top of the screen.
- Follow the steps of the checkout process. Once you have completed the registration
process, you will receive an order confirmation via e-mail.
- If you enrolled in a WBT course, you will be able to access your training immediately
through the My Training feature.
- If you enrolled in a WCT course, you may also access this course through My Training,
but you will need to wait until your training commences before you can start your
course.
- All ILT courses must be attended in person at the scheduled time. Contact the Local
Coordinator listed for your training session for more details on travel, course
schedule, and other logistic items.
Special Instructions for FHWA and Host Agency Employees
If you are an FHWA employee and would like to enroll in an ILT, WCT, or WBT:
All NHI training is free for FHWA employees. Please contact your FHWA Training Coordinator to
verify that you are permitted to enroll in an NHI Training course.
For ILT Courses
Contact your FHWA Training Coordinator to enroll in an ILT session. When you or your Training
Coordinator complete your enrollment, a confirmation e-mail containing the session information
will be sent to you.
For WCT and WBT Courses
You must enroll yourself in a WCT or WBT in order to access the training and receive a completion
certificate and transcript.
Please follow "The Enrollment Process" information outlined above and log in to the NHI Web site
using your UPACS credentials.
If you are an employee of the Hosting Agency and would like to enroll in an ILT:
Please contact the host agency or local coordinator to determine if space is available in the ILT
course session.
Payment Information
When checking out, you will be given directions about how to pay for the requested training.
NHI accepts the following forms of payment:
For Domestic Customers
Customers in the United States may pay by check, money order, credit card, or electronic check.
Checks and money orders must be made payable to the Federal Highway Administration.
International Customers
Cashier's checks, international money orders, and credit cards are accepted forms of payment.
Cashier's checks and international money orders must be in U.S. dollars and made payable to the
Federal Highway Administration. Special arrangements need to be made for payment via wire
transfer and the customer is responsible for paying all related bank fees.
FHWA Staff
All NHI training is free for FHWA employees. Please contact your local FHWA Training Coordinator
for more information or to request an enrollment in a specific NHI training session.
How to Access Your Training
For ILT Courses
For all ILT courses, you must attend the course in person at the scheduled time.
For WBT and WCT Courses
For all WBT and WCT courses, your course history should be displayed on the My Training
web page under the tab titled My Courses. To launch a
course, select the word Launch found in the associated
column entitled Launch. After you select the
Launch option, the course will automatically open in a new window.
Before launching a WBT or WCT, please be sure to test your computer for Flash Player.
Flash Player is necessary for the course to run properly.* You can test your computer
for Flash Player by selecting this link:
https://connectdot.connectsolutions.com/common/help/en/support/meeting_test.htm
*This may require the help of your IT support person if Flash needs to be installed.*
Free Web Conference Seminars
NHI Real Solutions
This FREE monthly series features guest speakers presenting case studies on problems
or issues they've faced in the field and what steps were taken to solve the problems.
Participants are able to ask questions and receive answers. Visit the
Real Solutions page to learn more and register for a specific event.
NHI Innovations
Brought to you by Highways for LIFE and NHI, NHI Innovations is a FREE monthly Web
conference seminar series that addresses current transportation issues. Visit the
Innovations page to learn more and
register for a specific event.