Becoming an Authorized Rhino Trainer (ART)

Authorized Rhino Trainers (ART) are technical experts who have met the requirements to provide official Rhino training. By obtaining ART authorization, they become part of an exclusive network of instructors recognized for their high-quality instruction and accreditation from their regional McNeel office. ART instructors gain a competitive advantage by posting classes on the Rhino training page and by being listed on the website under Custom Training. They may also have access to additional ART training and webinars offered by their respective regions.

Requirements

• You must have a minimum of two years of experience in Rhino modeling. 
• Complete the four required courses listed below.
• Submit your homework for each course.
• Create either a video or written tutorial on Rhino. See examples for reference.
• You or your employer must have an up-to-date Rhino license.
• Complete the application form.

Application

• Please complete all the requirements for your region first.
  
• Fill out this application.

$295 USD
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After approval

Once you have met all the requirements and received approval:

• You will have the ability to post your training sessions on the Rhino Training web page.
• You can conduct training at an Authorized Rhino Training Center.
• You can offer custom training, and your details will be featured on the Rhino On-Site Training web page.
  

Includes the following courses

Meeting Online

We will meet on Zoom at the beginning of the certification process for approximately one hour to answer any questions you may have and to provide a detailed breakdown of the course work.

Mandatory courses

• Introduction to Rhino 8 → 3 hours (+/–)
• Intermediate Rhino 8 → 4 hours (+/–)
• SubD → 4 hours (+/–)
• 2D Technical Drawing → 10 hours (+/–)



Complementary courses

• Photorealism → 4 hours - 30 minutes (+/–)
• Computational Design with Grasshopper → 14 hours (+/–)

Duration and additional hours: Course duration covers only the video content and instruction hours. The (+/–) symbol indicates the estimated additional time required for assignments and homework, which may vary depending on each student's learning pace.

Tutorial Construction Guidance

2026 certification schedule

Course confirmation. A minimum of 6 participants are required to guarantee the start of the training session.

Questions?

Courses included

Complete the 4 required courses included in this package, available in English and with subtitles in other languages. You can complete the courses at your own pace and be sure to submit your assignments.