# Authorized Learning Partner Program Grow your business with NVIDIA AI technical training. ## Join Our Global Training Ecosystem Be part of a global community shaping the future of AI. The NVIDIA Authorized Learning Partner (ALP) Program empowers organizations to deliver [industry-leading training](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/learn/organizations.md), backed by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge technology and expertise. As a partner, you’ll gain access to high-quality course content, [certification pathways](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certification.md), and exclusive resources to expand your offerings—helping you grow your business while helping customers turn AI investment into impact. ### **The ALP program has two models:** * **Sell and Deliver Model**: In this model, authorized partners sell and deliver NVIDIA training directly to customers. The partner schedules, promotes, sells, hosts, and delivers the training using their certified instructors. * **Deliver-Only Model**: In this model, certified instructors at partner organizations deliver courses on behalf of NVIDIA to customers who purchased training directly from NVIDIA. The training is sold and hosted by NVIDIA but delivered by the partner. This is a sub-contractor arrangement. With either model, partners can resell any NVIDIA training service (self-paced courses, seats in public workshops, private workshops, learning credits, and certification exam vouchers). ## Program Benefits for AI Training Delivery Partners This program enables partners to expand their business by delivering high-demand AI training and certification. Program highlights include: * **Build Customer Value:** Help organizations develop critical AI capabilities and accelerate adoption. * **Capitalize on Market Demand:** Address the growing need for AI skills across organizations, large and small. * **Expand Your Portfolio:** Offer NVIDIA’s industry-leading AI infrastructure and developer training. * **Drive New Revenue Streams:** Sell and/or deliver training through flexible business models. * **Deliver Hands-On Learning:** Provide role-based training with labs that accelerate real-world deployment. ## Qualifications to Become an Authorized Learning Partner To become an NVIDIA Authorized Learning Partner, organizations should meet the following qualifications: * **Established Training Business:** Proven experience delivering technical education services * **Experienced Instructors:** Access to qualified technical trainers * **Domain Expertise:** Strong capabilities in AI, data center, networking, or related technologies * **Enterprise Sales Reach:** Ability to engage and sell to enterprise customers * **Regional Delivery Capability:** Capacity to deliver training in targeted geographies * **Synergies With Other NVIDIA Business Units:** Ability to build complementary offerings from existing business partnerships ### Program Commitments: * Annual up-front purchase of student kits * Agreement to meet NVIDIA training and delivery standards * At least two NVIDIA-Certified Instructors on staff ## Steps to Become a Skills Development Partner Here are the steps to become an Authorized Learning Partner: 1. **Pre-Assessment** * Review [our learning paths](https://nvdam.widen.net/s/brxsxxtskb/dli-learning-journey-2009000-r5-web) and identify the specific domains your organization wants to teach. * For the workshops in these domains, review the [instructor certification qualifications](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certified-instructor-program.md) to ensure you have instructors who can meet the teaching criteria. * Submit this [partner assessment form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FT0IQ3NywUC32znv2czBethAC3RZhqFHuq6fOLoQZKdUNVNNOEozT0wxSDBaM0wxUTFYQUFDNlhXWS4u). 2. **Once Approved** * Have your candidates complete the [instructor certification process](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certified-instructor-program.md). * Work with your NVIDIA contact to sign the relevant NVIDIA partner agreements. * Purchase student kits. * Collaborate with NVIDIA on marketing and expansion opportunities. * Schedule and deliver training. ## Frequently Asked Questions ### Program Requirements #### What types of organizations are a good fit for the ALP Program? For both models, the ideal partner brings a well-established education services business, backed by highly experienced technical trainers with expertise in AI, data center, and networking domains. Sell and Deliver partners must demonstrate strong enterprise sales capabilities and the ability to operate across regions. #### What are the requirements to become a partner under the Deliver-Only model? In this model, partners act as subcontractors to NVIDIA. They sign the appropriate agreements, and NVIDIA pays the partner per session, per the fee schedule. The training must be delivered by an NVIDIA-certified instructor. #### What are the requirements to become a partner under the Sell and Deliver model? In this model, partners sell and deliver NVIDIA training. Partners sign the appropriate agreements, put their candidates through the instructor certification process, and purchase the required number of students kits each year. The training must be delivered by an NVIDIA-certified instructor. ### Instructor Certification #### What are the requirements to become an NVIDIA-Certified Instructor? In general, candidates must have teaching experience delivering technical content, strong presentation skills in instructor-led and remote settings, and the ability to facilitate hands-on labs and troubleshooting exercises in a virtual environment. This includes the ability to explain complex technical topics, adapt to different learner skill levels, and create an interactive hands-on classroom aligned with NVIDIA standards. Note that candidates are certified on a workshop-by-workshop basis, and specific qualifications vary by workshop. Full details of the instructor certification program can be found [here](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certified-instructor-program.md). #### What is the instructor certification process? Instructors are certified on a workshop-by-workshop basis. For each workshop they want to teach, they must: * Take and pass the workshop as a student * Review related instructor materials * Pass any relevant certification exams (varies by workshop) * Pass any required teach-back sessions * Pass an interview with a master instructor Full details of the instructor certification program can be found [here](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certified-instructor-program.md). ### Courses and Delivery #### What courses can I teach as an NVIDIA-Certified Instructor? Our curriculum is continuously evolving to keep pace with the latest technologies and industry trends. Visit the [Certified Instructor Program page](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certified-instructor-program.md) for details on the workshops that can be taught as part of this program. #### Can courses be delivered virtually or in person? Yes—courses can be delivered virtually or in person. #### Can partners customize the content? No—partners must deliver the NVIDIA content as designed. #### What is included in a student kit? Sell and Deliver partners are required to purchase a minimum number of student kits each year. Each kit represents one seat in a workshop. The workshop can be private or public. The kit includes the student workshop guide, student access to the NVIDIA learning platform, and lab access for the workshop. ### Application Process #### How do I apply to the ALP program? The process begins with partners submitting the [Partner Assessment form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FT0IQ3NywUC32znv2czBethAC3RZhqFHuq6fOLoQZKdUNVNNOEozT0wxSDBaM0wxUTFYQUFDNlhXWS4u). Through this form, NVIDIA will determine if the program is a fit for the partner. Submitting instructor candidates who meet the qualifications is key to program acceptance—NVIDIA places significant weight on instructor quality during the assessment phase. #### What happens once our company is accepted into the program? Once you are accepted into the program, the most important step is getting the instructor certifications completed. In parallel, your organization will need to sign the appropriate agreements, purchase the student kits, schedule public workshops, and work with NVIDIA on joint marketing plans. ### Business Model #### For the ALP program, who manages the relationship with the customer? In the Delivery-Only model, NVIDIA manages the customer relationship. The training is purchased through NVIDIA with the partner fulfilling delivery on NVIDIA’s behalf. In the Sell and Deliver model, the partner sells training directly to customers and, therefore, manages the relationship for that training engagement. #### How are partners paid in the Deliver-Only model? This model uses a fee-schedule approach in which NVIDIA pays the partner per session delivered. #### Can ALP partners resell other NVIDIA training services? Yes. ALP partners can resell self-paced courses, public seats, learning credits, and certification vouchers purchased through distribution in order to offer complete learning paths to customers. This allows partners to combine instructor-led training with additional NVIDIA learning products. #### Why should partners consider the ALP model from NVIDIA? Lack of skills is a top obstacle to AI adoption and positions technical training as a high-demand market. In addition, training from NVIDIA gives learners access to the most current AI platforms, tools, and frameworks with hands-on labs that accelerate deployment success. Finally, NVIDIA’s curriculum is aligned with high-demand skills and offers industry-recognized certifications. #### What growth opportunities are there with the ALP program? Partners can certify additional instructors, expand to the other model, and offer additional workshops as they are rolled out. ### Support #### Who can I contact if I have additional questions about the ALP program? If you have additional questions about the program, please submit a support case [here](https://enterprise-support.nvidia.com/s/create-case). ## Additional Resources for Training Delivery Partners ### Process to Become an NVIDIA-Certified Instructor Review the criteria and steps to become a certified instructor and teach NVIDIA workshops. [Review Instructor Criteria](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/learn/certified-instructor-program.md) ### List of Infrastructure Training Workshops View the latest list of all Academy workshops. [View Academy Workshops](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/training/academy/instructor-led-workshops.md) ### List of Developer Training Workshops View the latest list of DLI workshops. [View DLI Workshops](https://learn.nvidia.com/en-us/training/find-training?format=instructor-led) ### Start the Application Process Interested in joining this program? If yes, complete and submit our Partner Assessment Form. [Submit Assessment Form](https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=FT0IQ3NywUC32znv2czBethAC3RZhqFHuq6fOLoQZKdUNVNNOEozT0wxSDBaM0wxUTFYQUFDNlhXWS4u) ### Questions? Reach out if you have questions about our Authorized Learning Partner program. [Contact Support Team](https://enterprise-support.nvidia.com/s/create-case) ### Stay Informed Get training news, announcements, and more from NVIDIA, including the latest information on new self-paced courses, instructor-led workshops, free training, discounts, and more. You can unsubscribe at any time. [Sign Up for Training News](https://www.nvidia.com/en-us/training/newsletter.md)