NVIDIA’s has introduced new professional certification in generative AI aims to bridge the skills gap in this groundbreaking field, according to a company blog post on Thursday.

This certification, a first from NVIDIA, offers developers and professionals the chance to prove their expertise in large language models and multimodal workflows. Launching at GTC 2024, the program includes two associate-level certifications, with training sessions to prepare for the exam. GTC 2024, taking place March 18–21 in San Jose, will be the event’s first in-person gathering in five years, expecting over 300,000 attendees.

It will feature 900 sessions, 300 exhibitors, and 20 technical workshops, some of which are accessible virtually across various time zones. Participants also have the option to register for the Conference + Training package for additional onsite training labs.

“Organizations in every industry need to increase their expertise in this transformative technology,” said Greg Estes, VP of developer programs at NVIDIA. “Our goals are to assist in upskilling workforces, sharpen the skills of qualified professionals, and enable individuals to demonstrate their proficiency in order to gain a competitive advantage in the job market.”