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NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs – Professional exam guide

The NCP-GENL exam has 60–70 questions and takes 120 minutes. NVIDIA doesn’t publish a passing score. It costs $200 (per attempt; taxes may apply in some countries). NVIDIA hasn’t announced a retirement date.

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NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs – Professional (NCP-GENL)

Official exam page
Questions
60–70
Time
120 min
Passing score
Not published by NVIDIA
NVIDIA gives results as pass or fail, with no score
NVIDIA’s certification FAQ
Cost
$200
Per attempt; taxes may apply in some countries
Official price
Recommended experience
2–3 years in AI or ML roles working with LLMs
Level
Professional
Role
LLM Engineer
Exam code
NCP-GENL

From NVIDIA’s own pages, checked every week (last on November 7, 2026). The cost was checked on November 7, 2026. How we check our facts

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NVIDIA hasn’t announced a retirement date for NCP-GENL. We check NVIDIA’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.

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What the exam covers

Each domain’s share of the exam, as NVIDIA publishes it. Spend your study time in the same proportion.

NCP-GENL

  1. 1LLM Architecture

    6%

  2. 2Prompt Engineering

    13%

  3. 3Data Preparation

    9%

  4. 4Model Optimization

    17%

  5. 5Fine-Tuning

    13%

  6. 6Evaluation

    7%

  7. 7GPU Acceleration and Optimization

    14%

  8. 8Model Deployment

    9%

  9. 9Production Monitoring and Reliability

    7%

  10. 10Safety, Ethics, and Compliance

    5%

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How many questions are on the NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs – Professional exam?

The NCP-GENL exam has 60–70 questions, and you get 120 minutes.

What is the passing score for NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs – Professional?

NVIDIA doesn’t publish a passing score for NCP-GENL. NVIDIA gives results as pass or fail, with no score.

How much does the NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs – Professional exam cost?

$200 (per attempt; taxes may apply in some countries). Check NVIDIA’s site for the price in your country.

When does NCP-GENL retire?

NVIDIA hasn’t announced one yet. We check NVIDIA’s site every week, and this page changes the day it does.

What experience do I need for NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs – Professional?

NVIDIA recommends 2–3 years in AI or ML roles working with LLMs. It isn’t required to sit the exam.

How should I study for NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs – Professional?

Weight your time like the exam: Model Optimization carries the most (17%). Take the free practice test to find your weakest domains, make a study plan around them, and before you book, sit full-length timed practice exams until you pass them comfortably.

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