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Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina + Latin America

Requirements to become an Authorized Rhino Trainer

See ART Requirements in Spanish for this Region here.

• Complete the four mandatory online courses in the prep bundle before training begins.
  • The courses are: Rhino 8 Introduction, Rhino 8 Intermediate, 2‑D Technical Drawing, SubD Modeling, and Optional: Rendering course (not required).

• Hold a current Rhino license.

• Attend the New‑ART Online Training.
  • 12 hours live (six 2‑hour instructor‑led sessions) + 12 hours self‑study
  • Attendance is mandatory.
  • Submit all assignments for review and make revisions if requested.

• Pass the Rhino Level 2 Certification Exam
  • You may take the exam before or after the New‑ART training.

• Submit a teaching sample.
  • Record a video or provide a written tutorial on a Rhino topic of your choice.
  • Topic must be pre‑approved during one of the training sessions.
  • Be ready to revise if asked. (See sample references.)

Recommended Extras

• At least two years of Rhino modeling experience.

• Familiarity with the Rhino Level 1 & 2 training guides

Next Mandatory ART Candidate Training

(hosted online by McNeel Miami; typically offered twice a year)

Call for Application: April - May 2025

Course Confirmation May 12 – 16, 2025 - Minimum 6 participants required

Training Sessions June 11 – 13 & 18 – 20 - Wed‑Fri over two weeks 12 pm – 2 pm EST + 2 hrs self‑study each day

Application

Once you meet all the requirements, please send us this form. After we review and approve your application, we will send you an “Authorized Rhino Trainer” certificate and:

• We will give you access to the Rhino Training page to add your courses.
• You can provide training at an Authorized Rhino Training Center.
• You can offer custom training. Your details will be posted on the Rhino On-Site Training web page.

Questions:

Jackie Nasser
McNeel Miami
Tel. 305-513-4445

Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina + Latin America

Requirements

• Be a school, college, university, training academy or Rhino reseller.
• Have an Authorized Rhino Trainer available.
• Have a Rhino training web page.
• Provide scheduled training to commercial users.
• Offer free space available training to teachers and students.
• Own an up-to-date Rhino lab license.
• If offering one of McNeel's official courses based on the Level 1, Level 2, or AEC training guides, you agree to respect the minimum number of hours stated in those guides (24 hours).
• You can offer your customized courses.

Application

Fill out this application. We will review it and reply to you within 5-10 business days.

Once you have been approved,

• You can log on and post your Rhino class schedule to the my.mcneel.com site.
• Your details and training schedule will be automatically posted on the Rhino Training web site.
• Your Rhino training schedule will be announced in the Rhino Training News emails.
• Purchase Certified User Testing at a 70% savings with ARTC Testing Bundles.

Questions: Jackie Nasser
McNeel Miami
Tel. 305-513-4445