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 you. Each link takes you directly to the correct section.
- Faculty: Apply to become an NVIDIA Faculty Ambassador
- Students: Access free NVIDIA DLI courses
- Workforce Professionals: Explore AI reskilling certificates
Want Mississippi-specific updates? Go to Complete the Interest Form.
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 Mississippi Opportunities
Complete the MAIN interest form to receive:
- NVIDIA Faculty Ambassador updates
- Free AI training announcements
- Upcoming workshops across Mississippi
Upcoming Live Info Sessions: February 27, 2026.
Get Started with NVIDIA AI Training
For Faculty: Instructor Certification Pathway
If you teach in Mississippi and want to deliver NVIDIA workshops, follow these steps:
- Review the program overview
- Confirm instructor qualifications
- Read the program guide
- Submit your Faculty Ambassador application
For Students and Workforce: Free AI Courses
If you want to take AI courses and earn certificates, begin here:
- Browse the NVIDIA DLI course catalog
- Select a self-paced course
- Complete training
- Earn your certificate of completion
Important Dates
Faculty Applications: Reviewed monthly. Apply only if you are prepared to complete certification in the upcoming month.
Applications submitted on or before the 20th are reviewed for the following month’s cohort.
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?
- Teach at least two DLI workshops per year
- Reach a minimum of 40 students annually
- Maintain positive 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 per institution.
Are DLI workshops free for students?
Yes. All NVIDIA DLI workshops must be offered at no cost to students.
Contact
Dr. Kollin Napier
Director, Mississippi Artificial Intelligence Network (MAIN)
kollin.napier@mgccc.edu
mainms.org