Course overview

Download the course datasheetThe full outline for NVIDIA-Certified Associate: Generative AI LLMs (NCA-GENL), 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 the machine learning, deep learning and transformer concepts behind large language models, prepare and analyze data, select, fine-tune and evaluate LLMs, build retrieval-augmented LLM applications with NVIDIA tools, and apply trustworthy AI practices.

The camp follows the five domains of the NVIDIA-Certified Associate: Generative AI LLMs exam, with hands-on Python labs on GPU-accelerated environments throughout.

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This course prepares students to take the NVIDIA-Certified Associate: Generative AI LLMs (NCA-GENL) exam.

What's included

13 items

thinQtank® Learning Accelerated Custom Exam Study Guide for NCA-GENL

Hands-on Python labs on GPU-accelerated environments

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

Explain core ML, deep learning and transformer concepts underlying LLMs
Build and curate datasets and analyze data for LLM projects
Select, train and fine-tune LLMs
Design and run experiments, test and debug models
Develop LLM-powered applications and understand deployment
Apply trustworthy AI principles to LLM systems
Machine Learning and Deep Learning Fundamentals
Neural Networks and Transformer Architecture
Large Language Models: Tokens, Embeddings and Attention
Data Analysis and Visualization for AI
Dataset Preparation and Preprocessing
Prompt Engineering
Model Selection, Training and Fine-Tuning
Experimentation and Evaluation
Retrieval-Augmented Generation and LLM Applications
Software Development with NVIDIA Tools and Frameworks
Optimization and Deployment of LLMs
Trustworthy AI

The exam

Five domains: core machine learning and AI knowledge (30%); software development (24%); experimentation (22%); data analysis (14%); trustworthy AI (10%)
50–60 multiple choice questions in one hour
Delivered online (remote proctored)
Exam fee: $125 (set by NVIDIA); NVIDIA does not publish a passing score
Valid two years; recertify by retaking the exam

Who it's for, and what you need first

Target Audience

Developers building LLM applications
AI and entry-level ML engineers
Data scientists
QA engineers testing LLM systems
Service members, veterans and military spouses using AF COOL, Army Credentialing Assistance, MyCAA or VET TEC 2.0

Prerequisites

No certification is required
A basic understanding of generative AI and large language models
Some Python experience is helpful

How it's delivered

Instructor-Led Training

Immersive Live-Online Training

On-Site and Custom Delivery

Dates and locations

21 scheduled

Dates	Location	Status
Mon Dec 7 – Dec 9, 20263 days	Burbank, CA3301 N San Fernando Blvd	Open	Request info
Mon Jan 4 – Jan 6, 20273 days	Sterling, VA21481 Ridgetop Cir	Open	Request info
Mon Jan 11 – Jan 13, 20273 days	Atlanta, GA431 Marietta St NW	Open	Request info
Mon Feb 1 – Feb 3, 20273 days	Burbank, CA3301 N San Fernando Blvd	Open	Request info
Mon Feb 22 – Feb 24, 20273 days	Sterling, VA21481 Ridgetop Cir	Open	Request info
Mon Mar 8 – Mar 10, 20273 days	Atlanta, GA431 Marietta St NW	Open	Request info
Mon Mar 29 – Mar 31, 20273 days	Burbank, CA3301 N San Fernando Blvd	Open	Request info
Mon Apr 12 – Apr 14, 20273 days	Sterling, VA21481 Ridgetop Cir	Open	Request info
Mon May 3 – May 5, 20273 days	Atlanta, GA431 Marietta St NW	Open	Request info
Mon May 24 – May 26, 20273 days	Burbank, CA3301 N San Fernando Blvd	Open	Request info
Mon Jun 7 – Jun 9, 20273 days	Sterling, VA21481 Ridgetop Cir	Open	Request info
Mon Jun 28 – Jun 30, 20273 days	Atlanta, GA431 Marietta St NW	Open	Request info
Mon Jul 19 – Jul 21, 20273 days	Burbank, CA3301 N San Fernando Blvd	Open	Request info
Mon Aug 2 – Aug 4, 20273 days	Sterling, VA21481 Ridgetop Cir	Open	Request info
Mon Aug 23 – Aug 25, 20273 days	Atlanta, GA431 Marietta St NW	Open	Request info
Mon Sep 13 – Sep 15, 20273 days	Burbank, CA3301 N San Fernando Blvd	Open	Request info
Mon Sep 27 – Sep 29, 20273 days	Sterling, VA21481 Ridgetop Cir	Open	Request info
Mon Oct 18 – Oct 20, 20273 days	Atlanta, GA431 Marietta St NW	Open	Request info
Mon Nov 15 – Nov 17, 20273 days	Burbank, CA3301 N San Fernando Blvd	Open	Request info
Mon Nov 29 – Dec 1, 20273 days	Sterling, VA21481 Ridgetop Cir	Open	Request info
Mon Dec 13 – Dec 15, 20273 days	Atlanta, GA431 Marietta St NW	Open	Request info

Guaranteed to run means the class goes ahead whatever the enrollment.

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.

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