Learn what it takes to become an NVIDIA-Certified Instructor.
The NVIDIA Certified Instructor Program (CIP) enables candidates to become certified to teach NVIDIA workshops. The program connects qualified instructors with high-quality training and hands-on course materials, lab access, and fully configured, GPU-accelerated workstations in the cloud. Through this program, candidates can be certified to teach workshops offered by:
For an overview of all workshops we offer by topic, browse our learning paths here.
To qualify for this program, candidates must fit into one of the following categories:
Note that teaching assistants, postdocs, or students on any level (undergraduate, graduate, or PhD-students) do not qualify.
In addition, candidates must meet the technical qualifications listed by workshop, as this is not a train-the-trainer program.
Consideration for acceptance into the program is based on:
Select the workshop you are interested in and verify that you meet the qualifications to teach it.
Complete and submit the certified instructor application here.
At the beginning of each month, accepted applicants will be placed into a cohort that most closely aligns with their interests and expertise. Each cohort then goes through these steps:
Note that all instructors are subject to periodic performance reviews.
Once you have become certified, you can now start teaching.
To schedule a workshop, log into the Certified Instructor Portal and submit the Request Workshop form.
Certified Instructors participate in ongoing evaluations, continuing education, workshop content reviews, student feedback reviews, and other activities as needed.
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Select the workshop you are interested in and verify that you meet the qualifications to teach it.
The next step in the certification process is to complete an interview with the NVIDIA Academy team. This interview evaluates your technical background, instructional experience, and readiness to become an NVIDIA Certified Instructor.
Duration: 1 hour
Presentation: Candidates will deliver a 30-minute presentation on a technical topic of their choice.
Assessment: The interview also includes an evaluation of the candidate’s technical knowledge, communication skills, and overall proficiency.
Interviews are conducted by invitation only. Eligible candidates will be contacted directly by NVIDIA to schedule their interview.
Before becoming certified to teach NVIDIA Academy courses, candidates must complete training and have their skills validated via NVIDIA certification exams.
Step 1: Complete the Required Fundamentals Training and Certification
Step 2: Complete the Workshop Your Wish to Teach
Step 3: Earn Professional Certifications (Where Applicable)
Some workshops also require candidates to pass the related professional certification exams:
Step 4: Complete Course Immersion and Shadowing
Candidates must become familiar with the course materials, delivery environment, and instructional approach before certification. This includes:
In this final step to become a NVIDIA Certified Instructor (NCI), candidates must successfully complete a multi-part assessment process based on industry-standard instructor certification practices. Work with your NVIDIA contact to schedule these activities.
Teach-Back Session (45–60 minutes)
Candidates deliver an assigned technical topic to demonstrate instructional readiness and presentation skills. Evaluation areas include:
Lab Proficiency Assessment (3–4 hours)
Candidates complete a series of hands-on lab exercises to demonstrate:
Supervised First Delivery
Candidates deliver their first course with support from an experienced instructor through mentor oversight, or a co-delivery teaching model. After the course delivery, candidates receive:
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To maintain your status, certified instructors are required to:
View our learning paths and select either your first or your next workshop to get certified to teach.
Reach out if you have questions about our certified instructor program.
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