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Blender Certification

Tests Blender skills — the interface, modelling and modifiers, materials, UV mapping, lighting and rendering with Eevee and Cycles, and animation, rigging and export for games, film and the web. Pass to earn Blender 3D Skills SOA-BLND.

What is the Blender Certification?

The Blender Certification is a free 15-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests Blender skills — the interface, modelling and modifiers, materials, UV mapping, lighting and rendering with Eevee and Cycles, and animation, rigging and export for games, film and the web. Score 70% or more on its 15 questions to earn a verifiable Blender 3D Skills certificate (SOA-BLND). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Blender Manual (Blender Foundation) — and each answer is explained with its source.

Built for your job title

3D artist, Game artist, Motion designer, Product visualiser and 3D modelling student — and anyone who wants quick, verifiable proof of Blender skills for a CV or LinkedIn.

  • 3D artist
  • Game artist
  • Motion designer
  • Product visualiser
  • 3D modelling student

What the test covers

Three skill areas with 5 questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area, so a retake brings questions you haven't seen.

  1. 01

    Interface and Modelling

    33%
    • Navigation and transforms
    • Mesh editing
    • Modifiers
  2. 02

    Materials, UVs, Lighting and Rendering

    33%
    • Materials and shaders
    • UV unwrapping
    • Lighting and render engines
  3. 03

    Animation, Rigging and Export

    33%
    • Keyframe animation
    • Rigging and shape keys
    • Export and file formats

Independent skills test. Science of Apps is not affiliated with, endorsed by or sponsored by Blender Foundation. Product and exam names are trademarks of their owners. Passing earns a Science of Apps certificate, not a certification issued by Blender Foundation.

Based on published standards

The questions are original scenarios, and each one names the public standard, official guide or research it draws on — shown under the question while you answer, and linked in your review. These are the sources behind this test:

Try a sample question

Pressing Tab in Blender's 3D Viewport

  1. opens the render settings
  2. switches between Object Mode and Edit Mode
  3. adds a new cube to the scene
  4. starts playback of the animation
Show the answer

B. switches between Object Mode and Edit Mode — Edit Mode lets you change vertices, edges and faces. The real test has 15 questions like this.

How the test works

  1. 15 minutes, 15 questions

    One question per screen, with a progress bar and a countdown. Your progress is saved on this device if you need to pause.

  2. Graded on our server

    Answers reach the page only after you submit, so the certificate can only be earned by passing.

  3. Every answer explained

    Pass or not, you see every question with the right answer, why, and the source behind it. Pass mark 70%, distinction 90%.

  4. Your certificate

    Founder-signed, with a QR code and credential ID. Download PDF or PNG, add to LinkedIn, and it's emailed to you.

What you earn

A Science of Apps certificate for UX/UI, Design, Research & Creative: ivory paper with a gold medal
LinkedIn-ready certificate

Pass, then add it to LinkedIn in one click

No typing. The Add to LinkedIn button opens your profile’s Licenses & certifications form already filled in: the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and a link recruiters can use to verify it.

  1. 1Take the 15-minute test
  2. 2Score 70% or more
  3. 3Click Add to LinkedIn
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Frequently asked questions

What is the Blender Certification?

The Blender Certification is a free 15-minute skill test from Science of Apps. It tests Blender skills — the interface, modelling and modifiers, materials, UV mapping, lighting and rendering with Eevee and Cycles, and animation, rigging and export for games, film and the web. Score 70% or more on its 15 questions to earn a verifiable Blender 3D Skills certificate (SOA-BLND). Every question is based on published standards and research — including Blender Manual (Blender Foundation) — and each answer is explained with its source.

How do I take the Blender Certification for free?

Read the three skill areas on this page, then take the 15-minute test online — no fee, course or sign-up. You see every answer explained when you finish. Score 70% or more and you get a Blender 3D Skills certificate straight away, on screen, as a PDF and by email, with a credential ID anyone can verify.

Are the Blender Certification questions based on real standards?

Yes. The questions are original scenarios written by Science of Apps, and each one is based on a public source you can read: Blender Manual (Blender Foundation). The source is shown under each question and linked in the answer review. Science of Apps doesn't copy questions from other tests.

What does the Blender Certification cover?

Three skill areas with five questions each, drawn from a bank of 10 per area so a retake brings new questions: Interface and Modelling (Navigation and transforms, Mesh editing and Modifiers); Materials, UVs, Lighting and Rendering (Materials and shaders, UV unwrapping and Lighting and render engines); Animation, Rigging and Export (Keyframe animation, Rigging and shape keys and Export and file formats). Every question is an original scenario based on a published standard, official documentation or research, named under the question.

Who should take the Blender Certification?

3D artist, Game artist, Motion designer, Product visualiser and 3D modelling student. It suits anyone who wants a quick, verifiable way to show Blender skills, from students and career switchers to experienced professionals.

Can I take the Blender Certification from any country?

Yes. The test is online, in English and free everywhere — people take it from India, the US, the UK, Europe, Africa, Latin America and Asia-Pacific. Your certificate is dated with your own local date and can be verified from anywhere at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/.

How long is the Blender Certification?

15 questions — 5 from each of 3 skill areas — with a 15-minute limit. You need 70% (11 of 15) to pass and 90% for distinction.

How hard is the Blender Certification?

We rate it Intermediate: assumes hands-on experience in the role. It has 15 scenario questions — 5 from each of 3 skill areas — and a 15-minute limit. You need 70% (11 of 15) to pass and 90% for distinction.

How much do Science of Apps certifications cost?

Nothing. There is no fee to take a test, to receive the certificate, to have it emailed or to verify it, and no sign-up.

How are the tests graded?

On our server, not in your browser. The answers never reach the page until you submit, so a certificate can only be earned by passing. Each certificate gets a unique credential ID stored by Science of Apps.

What happens if I don't pass?

You see your score for each area and every question with the correct answer and why, with the published source behind it. You can retake after 30 minutes, and the retake draws questions you haven't seen yet.

Do the certificates expire?

No. Every certificate is dated, so it always shows when you passed. Retake a test any time for a newer date or a higher score.

Can I add the certificate to LinkedIn?

Yes. After you pass, Add to LinkedIn opens the Licenses & certifications form with the certificate name, Science of Apps as the issuer, the issue date, your credential ID and the verification link filled in. You can also download it as a PDF or PNG, and it's emailed to you as a PDF.

How can an employer verify my certificate?

Every certificate has a credential ID and a QR code. Scanning it, or entering the ID at scienceofapps.com/certification/verify/, shows the holder's name, the certification, the score and the issue date from our records.

Are these accredited qualifications?

No. They are Science of Apps' own assessments of applied skill. They aren't issued by a university or standards body, and they work best alongside a portfolio that shows the skills in real work.

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