FormatOnline labs + project for DLI; proctored exam for NCP levels
Online ProctoringAvailable
ID RequirementsGovernment-issued photo ID for proctored exams. NVIDIA account required for DLI platform and certification records.
RenewalRequired -- Recertification every 2 years via continuing education, new exam, or updated training. NVIDIA regularly updates portfolio for new hardware (Blackwell, etc.) and software (CUDA 12+, TensorRT-LLM).
Retake PolicyVaries by exam level. DLI projects can often be resubmitted after feedback.