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Grasshopper Certified Specialist Testing

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

  • There are 125 questions per test
  • 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 two hours max. Most users complete the test in one hour.
  • Passing grade is 75%.
  • 2 additional 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.

Grasshopper Level 1

Before you begin

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

Coming soon! We will add links to register on the testing site soon!

Preparing for the Testing

Get ready by studying up on these topics and concepts.

Level 1 Topics:
  • Grasshopper Interface
  • Grasshopper Objects
  • Mathematical Operators
  • Range vs. Series vs. Domain
  • Lists Shifting Data
  • Data Stream Matching
  • Points, Vector and Planes
  • Lists Management
  • Transformations

Study Resources

  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. More Grasshopper Tutorials on the Learn Page

Grasshopper Level 2

Coming soon! We will add links to the testing site soon!

Study Guide

Get ready by studying up on these topics and concepts.

Level 2 Topics:
  • Arrays and Lists
  • Variables
  • Fx and Conditional Statements
  • Data Management with Trees
  • Weaving Data
  • Functions for Booleans & Numeric Data
  • Trigonometric Curves
  • Exporting Data CSV
  • Simplify
  • Prune Tree
  • Match Tree

Any questions? Grasshopper support is available on the Rhino Support Forum in the Grasshopper Category. All questions are welcome.

rhino/certified_test/grasshopper_level1.txt · Last modified: 2025/02/25 by maryfugier