NVIDIA-Certified Associate AI Infrastructure and Operations
EntryAI / Machine LearningPaid
Entry-level NVIDIA certification validating foundational knowledge of AI data-center infrastructure and operations, from GPU computing concepts to deploying and managing AI workloads. Part of NVIDIA's associate (NCA) tier, delivered online with remote proctoring via Certiverse.
What you'll prove
- Describe AI data-center infrastructure components and GPU computing concepts
- Explain how AI workloads are deployed and operated on NVIDIA platforms
- Identify infrastructure and operations considerations for AI at scale
Frequently asked
How much does NVIDIA NCA-AIIO cost?
The exam costs $125 USD. Retakes require repurchasing the exam after a 14-day wait, with a maximum of five attempts per 12 months.
Is NCA-AIIO a good first NVIDIA certification?
Yes. NVIDIA describes its NCA tier as entry-level, and NCA-AIIO is the infrastructure-focused starting point before the professional NCP-AII and NCP-AIOL exams.