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Houdini Artist Certification

The Houdini Certified Artist Program is designed to recognize and validate the proficiency of artists using Houdini for various aspects of 3D content creation. Achieving certification demonstrates a high level of skill and commitment to excellence in utilizing SideFX's procedural tools. 

 Successful candidates will earn the official Houdini Certified Artist credential and an exclusive artist badge, affirming their expertise to studios, clients, and the wider community. 

Requirements

To achieve the Certified Houdini Artist designation, candidates must complete the following steps:


Step 1 | Pay the Exam Fee 

Candidates must first purchase the $150 USD non-refundable exam fee. This fee covers the cost of administering the exam and processing the certification.


Step 2 | Schedule and Prepare for the Exam

An email will be sent to candidates upon purchase that will instruct them on how to schedule their live proctored exam with Certiverse. 

Study Guide



Step 3 | Pass the Exam 

The certification exam is a comprehensive assessment covering essential Houdini concepts, workflows, and best practices relevant to professional 3D artists.

        • Exam Format: Online Exam
        • Duration: 90 Minutes
        • Topics Covered: See the following PDF

EXAM TOPICS PDF

Benefits

Upon successfully passing the certification exam, certified artists will receive: 

        •  Certified Houdini Artist Badge: An exclusive digital badge for use on professional portfolios, websites, and social media. 
        • Listing in the Certified Artists Directory: Opportunity to be listed publicly on the SideFX website (pending user consent).

Recertification

To ensure Certified Artists maintain current knowledge of the latest Houdini developments, recertification is required every two years. To maintain certification status, Artists must retake and pass the Houdini exam every two years. For questions about the Certified Houdini Artist Program, please contact us at Certification@sidefx.com