Certification
Become a SolidWorks Certified Professional
What is the Certification Program? In today's mechanical design market only the most qualified and advanced professionals succeed. We have always believed it is imperative that there be a standard in place that measures the competencies of these professionals. There are four different certification qualifications available for SolidWorks software, including basic and advanced design skills, sheet metal, and analysis skills.
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA)
A Certified SolidWorks Associate is an individual that has successfully passed the fundamental skills examination. Each CSWA has proven their ability to design parts and assemblies using a variety of core features in SolidWorks.
Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
A Certified SolidWorks Professional is an individual that has successfully passed our advanced skills examination. Each CSWP has proven their ability to design and analyze parametric parts and moveable assemblies using a variety of complex features in SolidWorks.
CSWP - Sheet Metal
The completion of the Certified SolidWorks Professional Sheet Metal exam shows that an individual has successfully passed a skills test that demonstrates their ability to use the sheet metal tools inside of SolidWorks.
CSWP - Weldments
The completion of the Certified SolidWorks Professional Weldments exam proves that you've successfully demonstrated your ability to use the Weldment tools inside of SolidWorks.
CSWP - Surfacing
SolidWorks software includes many advanced surfacing tools. The Certified SolidWorks Professional Surfacing Specialist exam is used to gauge someone’s ability to utilize these tools in the creation of complex surfaces.
CSWP - Mold Tools
The Advanced Mold Tools exam will test your ability to utilize the Mold Tools found in SolidWorks. Understanding SolidWorks Mold Tools will help to aid a user in the completion of a robust mold design in an efficient manner.
CSWP - FEA
The Certified SolidWorks Professional Simulation Specialist exam is designed to test an individual’s understanding of Simulation tools inside SolidWorks and of simulation in general. (formerly COSMOSWorks analysis software).
Certified SolidWorks Expert (CSWE)
A Certified SolidWorks Expert is someone who easily demonstrates the ability to utilize advanced functions and features to solve complex modeling challenges inside SolidWorks. A CSWE will be well rounded in their knowledge of all areas of the SolidWorks software
Online Testing Procedure
You can obtain certification online by visiting the SolidWorks Website. The process is to first purchase the exam, take the exam, and then print the certificate.
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| Purchase the Exam | Take the Exam | Print the Certificate |
| You must first visit the SolidWorks web store, choose the exam to take then make a purchase. | To take the certification exam you download a 'Virtualtester Client' from the SolidWorks web site. | When you achieve a certification, SolidWorks provides 24-hour access to your electronic certificates. |
Go to the SolidWorks Website and purchase/take a SolidWorks Certification Exam
SolidWorks Certification Training Plan
Listed below is our recommended training plan to obtain SolidWorks certification, this will allow you to better understand what knowledge is required to pass the exam and the different methods of attaining the required skill set.
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Course/Requirement | Method | Time Required |
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1 |
SolidWorks Essentials Course | Instructor Led Training | 4 days |
2 |
Basic Drafting Course for SolidWorks | Live Web Training | 6 hours |
3 |
SolidWorks Drafting (Templates & Settings) | Live Web Training | 6 hours |
4 |
SolidWorks Part Modeling Course | Instructor Led Training | 2 days |
5 |
SolidWorks Assembly Modeling Course | Instructor Led Training | 3 days |
6 |
SolidWorks Sheet Metal Design Course* | Instructor Led Training | 1 day |
7 |
Experience with SolidWorks | Carrying out your job with SolidWorks | 4-6 months |
8 |
Obtain Certification | Sit the exam** | 1 day |
