NCA-GENL
1Core Machine Learning and AI Knowledge
30%
2Data Analysis
14%
3Experimentation
22%
4Software Development
24%
5Trustworthy AI
10%
Exam guide · NCA-GENL
NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs Associate exam guide
The NCA-GENL exam has 50–60 questions and takes 60 minutes. NVIDIA doesn’t publish a passing score. It costs $125 (per attempt; taxes may apply in some countries). NVIDIA hasn’t announced a retirement date.
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NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs Associate (NCA-GENL)
- Questions
- 50–60
- Time
- 60 min
- Passing score
- Not published by NVIDIA
- NVIDIA gives results as pass or fail, with no score
- NVIDIA’s certification FAQ
- Recommended experience
- A basic understanding of generative AI and LLMs
- Level
- Associate
- Role
- Associate AI Developer
- Exam code
- NCA-GENL
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How many questions are on the NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs Associate exam?
The NCA-GENL exam has 50–60 questions, and you get 60 minutes.
What is the passing score for NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs Associate?
NVIDIA doesn’t publish a passing score for NCA-GENL. NVIDIA gives results as pass or fail, with no score.
How much does the NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs Associate exam cost?
$125 (per attempt; taxes may apply in some countries). Check NVIDIA’s site for the price in your country.
When does NCA-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 Associate?
NVIDIA recommends a basic understanding of generative AI and LLMs. It isn’t required to sit the exam.
How should I study for NVIDIA Generative AI LLMs Associate?
Weight your time like the exam: Core Machine Learning and AI Knowledge carries the most (30%). 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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