NVIDIA® Academy: AI and Machine Learning

  • Price: Starting at $5,299 (payment plan available)
  • Age: Ages 13-18
  • Skill Level: Beginner-Advanced
  • Format: iD Tech Academies | Small-Group, On-Campus
  • Duration: Two-week program

Premier Teen Program

Join this two-week machine learning academy with NVIDIA® and iD Tech and earn an official certificate. You’ll get an extended look at the latest in AI technology and build adaptive projects on a Jetson Orin Nano™ that you’ll take home after camp.

Integrate Linux and Python coding with machine learning datasets and cutting-edge NVIDIA® hardware. Build image recognition models that can identify objects or track poses, such as alerting a driver when they’re distracted or dozing off, while considering the real-world stakes of false positives and bias in your training data. You’ll explore responsible design and utilize several machine learning datasets and tools to develop custom models on your Jetson Orin Nano™.

Create projects that solve real-world problems and gain insights into how machine learning shapes the future of technology. At the end of your stay, you’ll receive an official NVIDIA® certificate, an iD Tech Academy diploma, and a transcript during the Launch Party. Come away from this experience with your Jetson Orin Nano™ and unique machine learning projects that can help boost your college and internship applications.

Scholarships available based on need.

You'll learn to:

  • Develop a project and receive an official NVIDIA® certificate
  • Understand key machine learning and computer vision concepts
  • Explore and develop programs incorporating artificial intelligence
  • Leverage top-quality machine learning libraries with the Jetson Orin Nano™
  • Practice Python coding and distributed computing

Course Format 

This course is part of an intensive 2-week summer program running Monday through Friday (overnight at most locations with the option to stay the weekend within the two weeks). Your teen will learn in a lab on an inspiring university campus with a balanced daily schedule of assignment-driven workshops and outdoor/recreational activities. Courses are led by experienced instructors in a small-group setting. Learn more below. 


Sample Schedule

In this course, students will explore Python coding and neural networks with the Jetson Orin Nano™.

Here’s a sample of what each week in the course could look like! Please keep in mind that students will progress at varying paces; this is a general outline of key material and the overall student experience.

Week 1: Python Coding & Intro to Machine Learning

Unbox and set up your NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™. You’ll learn how to prep your device and remotely connect to it from your computer using the SSH protocol in VS Code.

Next, strengthen your Python coding skills through fundamental concepts like conditional statements and functions.

Begin working in Linux and explore machine learning datasets like ImageNet and PoseNet. You’ll learn how to collect data and train your own neural network.

Time to train! Learn how to refine and retrain a data classification model, such as identifying images of cats vs. dogs. Then, learn how to set up a virtual machine and collect dataset images with a webcam.

To wrap up the first week, experiment with NVIDIA® Jetson AI Lab. Create your own language learning model, drawing inspiration from real-world models like ChatGPT.

Week 2: Final Project & NVIDIA® Certificate

To kick off the second week, begin preparations for your final project. Explore dataset resources like Kaggle, brainstorm ideas, and plan your project.

Delve into your final project, building it from the ground up and following your unique vision. Combine all the skills you’ve learned throughout the course to build it.

Building on your final project, you’ll iterate, test, and customize your work as you prepare it for completion.

Next, document your project and record a video demonstration. You’ll polish everything and prepare a portfolio.

Showcase your final projects at the iD Tech Academy Launch Party. You’ll receive an official NVIDIA® certificate recognizing your achievements, and pack up your Jetson Orin Nano™ to take home.

Portfolio-Boosting Diploma & Transcript

At the conclusion of your teen's course, they will receive an iD Tech diploma and an official AI Specialist certificate from NVIDIA. This certificate signifies students’ hard work and skills gained and is a valuable asset that will help them stand out to colleges and future employers.
 

Get advice from our experts

Our goal is to make planning and registering easy, so you can focus on what matters most—giving your teens a summer to remember. Our team of experienced Program Specialists can answer any and every question, including finding the perfect location and course for your teens. Call us at 1-888-709-8324 or email hello@idtech.com. 

Elite Staff & Experienced Instructors

Passion for tech. Unmatched expertise. Personality that brings out the absolute best in your student. Since our founding in 1999, we've known there's no replacement for the best teacher. Each year iD instructors go on to be hired by the most prestigious tech companies in the world like Google, EA, Disney, Microsoft, and more. When your child learns from the best, they’ll unlock opportunities to become their best.

  • 100% USA-based, adult instructors

  • Recruited from top universities like Stanford, Caltech, and NYU

  • Rigorous background and reference checks

  • Robust training programs and certification

  • Adherence to American Camp Association accredited guidelines

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FAQ

iD Tech Academies offer intensive, assignment-driven programming workshops in various course topics including machine learning, game development, robotics, and more. Programs are designed to be a rigorous, pre-college experience that provides industry insights for teens interested in pursuing STEM fields in college or as a career.

All graduates will leave their academy with a portfolio tailored to their course topic - which is invaluable for college applications, internships, and jobs - along with their iD Tech Diploma. 

In the coming years, many companies like DeepMind and OpenAI hope to solve general artificial intelligence, which is a term for an AI that can learn and perform any task put in front of it. This breakthrough is likely still years in the future, but it has the potential to revolutionize how human beings interact with technology, the job market, and society in general.

In the shorter term, machine learning has practical business applications like analyzing large volumes of data, powering self-driving vehicles, and assisting medical diagnoses. As AI research advances, the number of tasks it can perform will only increase. Companies are already desperate for AI experts and aggressively hiring those with expertise in the field.

Read more: The Truth About AI 

iD Tech instructors are recruited from top universities, but more importantly, they are elite mentors who understand teens, share their interests, bring first-hand experience, and serve as real-life role models for what the future holds. They are trained extensively in-person (and virtually) to differentiate engaging content to campers’ needs, connect to each teen, and inspire them to pursue their dreams. 

Yes, this course is designed for beginner to advanced students. Our small class size ensures that each student receives individual attention and has the freedom to learn at their own pace.

Yes! Every iD Tech experience contributes toward leveling up along the iD Tech Pathway. This course is worth 4,667 XP— learn more about the iD Tech Pathway here.

Teens leave this academy with the NVIDIA® Jetson Orin Nano™ and developer kit, specialized skills, a new network of friends and mentors, resilience, critical thinking opportunities, and official certification that stands out to admissions officers.

At the conclusion of the academy experience, teens will receive an official iD Tech diploma and course transcript outlining everything they learned during the program. They’ll also take home a USB with their course project files, along with access to installation and setup guides so they can continue working at their own pace.

Yes! You can register today for as little as $460 per student, and pay the balance in convenient monthly installments. 

You can also save by registering for multiple sessions (save $50 when you buy a second course in another topic or for a sibling), or by inviting friends to join at camp (earn a $25 credit for each new referral; your friends save $25 too). 

With our weeklong summer camps, teens can strike the perfect balance between STEM skill development and summer fun, experiencing collegiate life and learning on-campus at a prestigious university. (Overnight options available at select locations.)

Additionally, with online programs including private lessons and virtual camps, there is a program that fits your teen’s interests, skill level, goals, and importantly, schedule. Learn more.

Our Program Specialists are here to provide you with the best experience. Looking for a personalized course recommendation? Need help signing up? We’ve got you covered. Call us at 1-888-709-8324 or email hello@idtech.com. 

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