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title: Nile Academy: On-boarding & Access for Nile Staff
slug: nile-academy-on-boarding-and-access-for-nile-staff
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createdAt: 2025-11-03T07:15:59.443Z
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## Nile Staff On-boarding

Welcome to **Nile Academy** — your professional learning hub powered by **Skillsoft Percipio**. This guide provides comprehensive instructions for requesting access and logging in for the first time.

**Step 1: Request Access via IT Support**

1. Navigate to the **Nile IT Support Portal**.
2. Create a new **IT ticket** with the following details:
   - **Category:** Access / Application
   - **Application Name:** Nile Academy (Percipio)
   - **Description:** Request for access to Nile Academy for training and development purposes.
3. Upon approval of your request, the **IT Team** will deploy the **Percipio app** to your **Okta dashboard**.
4. You will receive a communication from the IT team once the app has been assigned.

### Step 2: Access Nile Academy via SSO

Once you have the access, you can see the app on your **Okta Dashboard **and you can log in to Nile Academy using **Single Sign-On (SSO)**. 

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Option 1 — Direct URL: Visit [https://nile.percipio.com](https://nile.percipio.com)
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Option 2 — Through Okta: [https://nile-global.okta.com/](https://nile-global.okta.com/)
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Access your Okta Dashboard.
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Find & select the **Percipio** (Nile Academy) application tile.
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You will be redirected to the Nile Academy login page.
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### Step 3: Login Process

1. **Login Page**

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You will be presented with the Nile Academy login screen. Click *“Login with your corporate credentials.” for SSO Login.*
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2. **Okta Authentication**

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You will be directed to the **Okta login page**. Input your **corporate email address** and click **Next**.
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3. **Password Verification**

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Enter your **Okta password** and click **Verify**.
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4. **Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA)**

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Choose your preferred verification method:
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Email
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Google Authenticator
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Security Key / Biometric
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### Step 4: Access Confirmed

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Upon successful login, you will be redirected to the **Nile Academy Dashboard** on Percipio.
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You may now:
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Explore available courses and certifications
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Monitor your learning progress
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Download completion certificates
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### Need Assistance?

If you encounter any access-related issues:

- Please contact [ITSupport@nilesecure.com](mailto\:ITSupport@nilesecure.com) for assistance with access issues.
- For inquiries related to learning content and badging, reach out to [badging@nilesecure.com](mailto\:badging@nilesecure.com).

### Summary

| Step | Action                                           | Responsible |
| ---- | ------------------------------------------------ | ----------- |
| 1    | Submit IT Support Ticket for Nile Academy access | Employee    |
| 2    | Approve request and assign Percipio app in Okta  | IT Team     |
| 3    | Log in using corporate credentials (SSO)         | Employee    |
| 4    | Access Nile Academy and commence learning        | Employee    |