Mississippi NVIDIA AI Education Resources

Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network

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.

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.

Mississippi-Specific Updates

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

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For Faculty

Instructor Certification Pathway

If you teach in Mississippi and want to deliver NVIDIA DLI workshops, follow these four steps:

📅 Application Timeline

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

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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?

Certification typically takes 5–10 hours over a four-week period.

How do I maintain active instructor status?

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?

Yes. There is no limit on the number of qualified faculty who can participate from a single institution.

Are DLI workshops free for students?

Yes. All NVIDIA DLI workshops must be offered at no cost to students.

Questions?

Contact MAIN

Dr. Kollin Napier

Director, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN)

kollin.napier@mgccc.edu

mainms.org

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