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NVIDIA Certified Professional - OpenUSD (NCP-USD)

Exam Overview

The NVIDIA Certified Professional - OpenUSD certification validates expertise in Universal Scene Description (OpenUSD) for 3D content creation, scene composition, rendering, and collaboration workflows using NVIDIA Omniverse and related tools.

Exam Code: NCP-USD Exam Duration: 120 minutes Number of Questions: 60-70 questions Exam Format: Multiple choice Cost: $200 USD Validity: 2 years Prerequisites: Recommended experience with 3D content pipelines and scene description

Exam Domains

Domain 1: USD Fundamentals (25%)

  • USD data model and core concepts
  • Prims, properties, attributes, and relationships
  • USD file formats (.usda, .usdc, .usdz)
  • Schema types and prim types
  • USD API and Python scripting

Domain 2: Scene Composition (25%)

  • Layer stacking and composition arcs
  • References, payloads, inherits, specializes, variants
  • Composition order (LIVRPS)
  • Non-destructive editing
  • Asset structure best practices

Domain 3: Omniverse Platform (20%)

  • NVIDIA Omniverse architecture
  • Nucleus server and collaboration
  • Connectors for DCC tools
  • Extensions and applications
  • Kit SDK for development

Domain 4: Rendering and Materials (15%)

  • USD Preview Surface and MDL materials
  • Camera and lighting in USD
  • Render settings and delegates
  • RTX rendering pipeline
  • Hydra render delegate system

Domain 5: Collaboration and Pipeline Integration (15%)

  • Multi-user collaboration workflows
  • Version control for USD assets
  • Pipeline integration patterns
  • Performance optimization
  • Industry workflows (AEC, manufacturing, film)

Career Benefits

Job Opportunities

  • Technical Director (3D/VFX)
  • Pipeline Engineer
  • Omniverse Developer
  • Digital Twin Engineer
  • 3D Visualization Specialist