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NVIDIA-Certified Associate: AI Infrastructure and Operations (NCA-AIIO)

We do not teach just for the test.Worked examples and real discussion, not a question bank. The exam is then delivered in the classroom — 98% pass it first time.
$1,995catalog price — your starting point
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Next date
  • 30 Nov 2026Sterling, VA
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3 daysconsecutive days
Live onlineor in the classroom
AssociateArtificial Intelligence
45% labs55% lecture
24 monthsfree retakes

Course overview

Download the course datasheetThe full outline for NVIDIA-Certified Associate: AI Infrastructure and Operations (NCA-AIIO), as a PDF.
thinQtank® Learning is offering a unique three-day training camp comprised of three days of instructor-led learning that gives students the knowledge and skills needed to explain AI, machine learning and GPU computing concepts, describe the compute, storage and networking that AI infrastructure needs, and support day-to-day AI operations such as monitoring, scheduling and virtualization.

The camp follows the official NVIDIA NCA-AIIO exam topics and study guide, with hands-on labs and guided demos on GPU-accelerated infrastructure throughout.

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This course prepares students to take the NVIDIA-Certified Associate: AI Infrastructure and Operations (NCA-AIIO) exam.

What's included

13 items
thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for NCA-AIIO
Hands-on labs and guided demos on GPU-accelerated infrastructure
Custom and focused exam preparation software and materials
Course specific thinQtank® Learning publications to promote a fun and exciting learning
Membership to the thinQtank® Learning University Online
WE DO NOT "TEACH THE TEST" - Students will receive valuable examples and discussion
All courses taught by AI engineers experienced with NVIDIA platforms
Additional hours of remote lab access
Custom video recordings with even more in-depth learning of course topics
Customized practice exam software
Digital courseware
Retake any or all portions of the course as many times as you like in person or live on-line for 24 months
Six months mentoring access to our engineers after completing the course

What you'll be able to do

18 objectives
  • Differentiate AI, machine learning and deep learning and explain key AI use cases and industries
  • Compare GPU and CPU architectures and training vs. inference requirements
  • Describe the NVIDIA software stack across the AI development and deployment lifecycle
  • Identify compute, power, cooling and facility requirements for AI data centers
  • Determine networking requirements for AI workloads and select high-speed network options, including DPUs
  • Weigh on-prem vs. cloud infrastructure for accelerated computing clusters
  • Describe AI cluster monitoring, orchestration, job scheduling and GPU virtualization essentials
  • AI, Machine Learning and Deep Learning Fundamentals
  • AI Use Cases and Drivers of Adoption
  • GPU vs. CPU Architecture
  • Training vs. Inference Architecture
  • The NVIDIA AI Software Stack
  • Compute Platforms and Scaling GPU Infrastructure
  • Data Center Power, Cooling and Facility Requirements
  • AI Networking: Protocols, High-Speed Fabrics and DPUs
  • On-Prem vs. Cloud Infrastructure
  • AI Data Center Management and GPU Monitoring
  • Cluster Orchestration, Job Scheduling and Virtualization

The exam

50questions maximum
60minutes to complete
  • Three topic areas: Essential AI Knowledge (38%); AI Infrastructure (40%); AI Operations (22%)
  • Delivered online with a remote proctor through Certiverse; English only
  • Exam fee: $125 (set by NVIDIA)
  • Valid two years; recertify by retaking the current exam

Who it's for, and what you need first

Target Audience

  • Data Center Technician
  • Systems Administrator
  • Network Engineer
  • Solution / System Architect
  • Service members, veterans and military spouses using AF COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0

Prerequisites

  • No certification is required
  • Recommended: A basic understanding of data center infrastructure

How it's delivered

Instructor-Led Training
Immersive Live-Online Training
On-Site and Custom Delivery

Dates and locations

21 scheduled
Prices shown are MSRP. Qualified military personnel funding through Air Force COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0 pay a flat $1,500 per class, whatever the listed price. Everyone else — call 855-868-4467 about group pricing, discounts and current promotions.