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AI Learning Essentials

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Welcome to the AI Learning Essentials hub, designed to equip individuals with the knowledge and skills needed to thrive in the dynamic world of AI.

On-Demand Webinar: What's New With NVIDIA Certification in 2026

Watch this on-demand session featuring industry experts for an overview of the 2026 NVIDIA certification portfolio. Explore new and updated exams across data science, physical AI, OpenUSD, and AI infrastructure. Learn more about how to prepare, review sample questions, and hear expert insights in a Q&A.

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Learn how to apply generative AI, retrieval-augmented generation (RAG), and data science techniques in two hours—any time, anywhere—with self-paced courses.

Generative AI Explained

In this no-coding course, learn generative AI concepts and applications, as well as the challenges and opportunities of this exciting field.

Self-Paced Course
Free
2 hours

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Getting Started: Simulating Your First Robot in Isaac Sim

Build foundational skills in robotics simulation and control with Isaac Sim, the first step in the Isaac Sim Learning Path.

Self-paced course
Free
1 hour 30 minutes

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Introduction to NVIDIA NIM™ Microservices

Learn how NIM enables the building, deploying, and scaling of AI applications.

Self-Paced Course
Free
2 hours

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Dive Deeper

Enhance your technical skills with our specialized courses in robotics, CUDA®, and OpenUSD.

Getting Started With AI on Jetson Nano

Build and train a classification dataset and model with NVIDIA Jetson Nano™.

Self-Paced Course
Free
8 hours

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An Even Easier Introduction to CUDA

Learn the basics of writing parallel CUDA kernels to run on NVIDIA GPUs.

Self-Paced Course
Free
1 hour

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Learn OpenUSD: Creating Composition Arcs

Explore the fundamental concepts of USD composition, including layers, sublayers, references, payloads, variant sets, inherits and specializes.

Self-paced course
Free
3 hours

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Invest in your career

Take the next step in building career and workforce skills with these tailored courses in deep learning, prompt engineering, and LLMs.

Getting Started with NVIDIA Tools for Generative AI in Digital Health

Gain hands-on experience in developing sophisticated AI-driven applications that can converse with healthcare data, assist researchers in clinical trials, and enhance clinician-patient interactions.

Self-Paced Course
Free
2 hours

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Applying AI Weather Models with NVIDIA Earth-2

Explore state-of-the-art AI weather prediction models and learn how to integrate them into custom workflows.

Self-paced course
Free
3 hours

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Building RAG Agents With LLMs

Learn how, using a robust toolkit, prompt engineering can significantly enhance the capabilities of LLMs with minimal effort.

Self-Paced Course
Free
8 hours

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Get Inspired

Explore the rapidly evolving landscape of AI and accelerated computing with on-demand sessions and talks.

How to Accelerate Your Career in AI

Our panel of experts, including a Recruiter at NVIDIA, a Generative AI Analyst at NVIDIA a Founding Engineer at Brev.dev, acquired by NVIDIA, and Founder of Women in Data and CEO of the Human Machine Collaboration Institute), will share their experiences, tips, and strategies for success in the AI industry.

On-demand webinar
Free

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Pioneering AI in Higher Education: Accessible Learning and Future-Proofing Universities

Discover how leading institutions are harnessing AI to enhance accessibility, innovate teaching methods, and future-proof their curricula. Dive into real-world case studies, emerging trends, and best practices for integrating AI into academia.

On-demand GTC session
Free
1 hour

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What's New with NVIDIA Certification

Watch this webinar to learn about the latest certification tracks and new offerings, hear real stories from certified professionals, and get practical tips to prepare for your exam. See how certification can boost your career and drive impact for your organization.

On-demand GTC session
Free
1 hour

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Ready to Validate Your Skills? Get Certified by NVIDIA.

Demonstrate your AI skills and take your career to the next level with technical certification from NVIDIA.

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Join NVIDIA's Developer Program for a Complimentary Self-Paced DLI Course

Unlock exclusive access to the developer community resources, including a free DLI self-paced course to help build on your existing technical expertise or learn a new technology.

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