NIB Business Basics

Advance your skills and prepare for success by enrolling in NIB Business Basics.

What is Business Basics?
The National Industries for the Blind (NIB) and The Hadley School for the Blind now offer distance education courses to you. Upon successful completion of each NIB Business Basics course, a Certificate of Achievement will be awarded by the Hadley School. Upon completion of all five courses, NIB and associated agency employees will receive an NIB Certificate of Completion from NIB.

Who can enroll?
Anyone who is visually impaired and meets Hadley's eligibility requirements can enroll in NIB Business Basics courses.

When can I enroll?
Enroll online anytime.

How much does it cost?
All courses are tuition-free. There is no charge for course materials. Your only cost is your commitment of time and diligence.

Are there any prerequisites?
Before beginning your first course, you will complete a short Entrance Assignment. The Entrance Assignment is similar to many Hadley lesson assignments, and is a good orientation on how distance education works. Upon successfully completing the Entrance Assignment, you will be automatically enrolled in the first course you selected on your online application. The Entrance Assignment is available to you in the following formats: braille (B), cassette (C), large print (LP)or online (OL).

How are courses taught?
Study anytime, anywhere. All courses are taught through distance education and are available in the following formats: braille (B), cassette (C), large print (LP) and online (OL). Course formats are noted with the description of the courses. A credentialed instructor will grade your lesson assignments and provide feedback. Your Hadley instructor is available through email and by a toll-free phone number to help you with any course-related questions.

Learn more about the NIB Business Basics courses.

To Enroll
Complete and submit this NIB Business Basics Enrollment Application. If you are an NIB or associated agency employee or client, an NIB representative will be notified to provide Hadley with verification of your eye condition. Others will be asked to complete The Hadley School for the Blind Eye Report form to provide verification of visual impairment.