Mississippi NVIDIA AI Education Resources
Faculty, students, and workforce learners in Mississippi — use this page to choose your pathway for NVIDIA AI training and local MAIN support.
Last updated: February 2026
Start Here: Choose Your Path
Select the option below that matches your role. Each link takes you directly to the correct section.
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Faculty Apply to become an NVIDIA Faculty Ambassador and deliver AI workshops at your institution. |
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Students & Workforce Professionals Access free NVIDIA DLI courses and earn AI certificates at no cost. |
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Stay Informed Get Mississippi-specific NVIDIA updates, workshop announcements, and info session invites. |
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About These Resources
Mississippi educators, students, and workforce professionals can participate in the NVIDIA Faculty Ambassador Program and access NVIDIA training through the Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN).
This initiative supports Mississippi’s statewide AI partnership with NVIDIA to expand AI education, workforce readiness, and innovation across the state.
Faculty can apply to deliver NVIDIA DLI workshops. Students and workforce learners can complete free, self-paced NVIDIA Deep Learning Institute (DLI) courses to build practical AI skills.
Get Updates and Local Opportunities
Complete the MAIN interest form to receive:
›NVIDIA Faculty Ambassador program updates
›Free AI training announcements
›Upcoming workshops across Mississippi
For Faculty
Instructor Certification Pathway
If you teach in Mississippi and want to deliver NVIDIA DLI workshops, follow these four steps:
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Submit Your Faculty Ambassador Application Final step |
Applications are reviewed monthly. Submit on or before the 20th of the month to be considered for the following month’s cohort. Apply only if you are prepared to complete certification within the upcoming month.
For Students & Workforce Professionals
Free AI Courses and Certificates
Take free, self-paced NVIDIA DLI courses and earn a certificate of completion. No cost to students.
| 2 | Select a self-paced course |
| 3 | Complete your training |
| 4 | Earn your certificate of completion |
Why Join?
›Access NVIDIA AI technologies and teaching kits
›Free professional certification
›Collaboration with global NVIDIA experts
›Support Mississippi’s AI workforce development
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does NVIDIA DLI instructor certification take?
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Certification typically takes 5–10 hours over a four-week period.
How do I maintain active instructor status?
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To maintain active status, you must:
›Teach at least two DLI workshops per year
›Reach a minimum of 40 students annually
›Maintain positive student evaluations
›Stay certified on current course versions
›Renew certification annually
Can multiple faculty from one institution participate?
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Yes. There is no limit on the number of qualified faculty who can participate from a single institution.
Are DLI workshops free for students?
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Yes. All NVIDIA DLI workshops must be offered at no cost to students.
Questions?
Contact MAINDr. Kollin Napier Director, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN) |
Complete Interest Form → |