Grasshopper Level 1 Specialist Certification

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This certification is for North America and all regions.

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• For Latin America, go here.

These exams certify that the tester demonstrates proficiency with Grasshopper feature in Rhinoceros.

• There are 125 questions in this test.
• Cost of the test is $0 Enter coupon code FREE.
• The test is immediately submitted and graded by the testing system.
• The questions and answers are randomized for each test taker.
• There are multiple choice and true/false questions.
• Some questions include answers like None of Options and All the Options.
• The test duration is three hours or 180 minutes max. Most users complete the test in one hour.
• A passing grade is 75% or higher.
• Two additional “no charge” retakes allowed within 90 days of the first test.
• Questions are taken from the Grasshopper study materials below. Prepare for the exam by going over materials.
• Live Classes are also available here. Also see Study Guide below.
• Use the Bookmark feature to mark questions for review before submitting your test for grading.
• Upon passing the test, you will receive a PDF Certificate immediately for download from your test account.
• Test hosting is provided by Gauge Online Testing.

Do this free course before taking the Grasshopper test: Grasshopper Fundamentals: Algorithms & Data Structures

Get ready by studying up on these topics and concepts.

• Grasshopper Interface
• Grasshopper Objects
• Mathematical Operators
• Range vs. Series vs. Domain
• Lists Shifting Data
• Data Stream Matching
• Points, Vector and Planes
• Lists Management
• Transformations

1. Grasshopper Primer by Mode Lab
2. Intro to Grasshopper by David Rutten, McNeel & Associates
3. Computational Design with Grasshopper with Andres Gonzalez, McNeel & Associates
4. Comprehensive courses in Grasshopper from Learn Grasshopper
5. Free Guide 5 Steps to Learn Grasshopper from Learn Grasshopper
6. Grasshopper Basics Free training to prepare for the certification. (Use code: GH_LVL1).
7. Grasshopper Jump Start Free videos review the Grasshopper basics.
8. More Grasshopper Tutorials on the Learn Page

Grasshopper Level 2 testing available here soon.