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Grasshopper Certified Specialist Testing

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

  • There are 125 questions in this test.
  • Cost of the test is $125
  • 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.

Grasshopper Level 1 Certified

Grasshopper Level 2 testing available here.

Before you begin

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

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
rhino/certified_test/grasshopper_level1.txt · Last modified: 2025/04/08 by maryfugier