SOLIDWORKS Certification Training
Earn Your Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Credential
Discover SOLIDWORKS fundamentals and advanced techniques with this online SOLIDWORKS training program. You will start with the essential tools and workflows of SOLIDWORKS, then continue to part modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings as a foundation for more advanced design work.
As the course progresses, you will explore specialized features such as sheet metal, weldments, and boundary and loft modeling while building complex assemblies and manufacturing-ready blueprints. Detailed projects—from playground equipment to a commercial espresso machine—are included and teach you how to render and communicate your designs with professional clarity.
Training culminates with engineering-based system design involving moving parts, fluid dynamics, and structural stressors, using SOLIDWORKS Evaluate, Flow Simulation, and Weldments. This SOLIDWORKS course concludes with professional documentation and schematic interpretation, teaching you to read and produce technical drawings, electrical and fluid schematics, and production-ready design packages.
You will finish with a portfolio of industry-relevant projects that demonstrate your technical mastery, creative engineering approach, and be prepared for the SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) exam.
Job Outlook
- Industries such as manufacturing, aerospace, automotive, product design, and engineering services rely heavily on SOLIDWORKS and commonly hire CSWA-certified candidates for entry-level design and drafting positions. SOLIDWORKS certification holders often go into product design.
- According to Indeed, the average salary for a product designer in the U.S. is $133,460 per year. Payscale reports that professionals who hold the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) credential earn an average base salary of $79,000 annually. In addition, ZipRecruiter notes that as of January 27, 2026, the average annual pay for a work‑from‑home SOLIDWORKS CSWA in the U.S. is $62,322.
Training Information
- Navigate and customize the SOLIDWORKS interface while creating precise, parametric 3D models
- Develop multi-component assemblies using standard and advanced mates, configurations, and exploded views
- Apply surfacing, sheet metal, mold, and weldment tools to produce manufacturable and visually refined components
- Use Evaluate and Simulation tools to analyze part geometry, material performance, and fluid behavior
- Generate professional 2D drawing sets, including custom templates, dimensioning, and bills of materials
- Render photorealistic visuals and animations in SOLIDWORKS Visualize to communicate design intent
- Interpret and verify technical drawings and schematics to connect 2D documentation with real-world assemblies
- Demonstrate complete project workflows in alignment with professional engineering standards
- Prepare for the SOLIDWORKS certification exam by practicing the core competencies, workflows, and problem-solving strategies emphasized in the official SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) exam
This course is open to beginners with no prerequisites to complete. The CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) is designed for users who are new to the software and have completed a beginner course. This associate-level certification proves your fundamental knowledge and basic skills in the software and is suitable for those starting their careers or transitioning into a new domain.
This course is designed to be self-paced and does not involve any live classes. Instead, students will have access to various self-learning resources, including video materials, practice projects, e-books, and other materials available within the course modules. Although there is no direct interaction with an instructor, students can seek help from an industry expert by submitting questions via email.
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- What is a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA)? What does a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) do?
CSWA-certified professionals perform tasks such as creating 3D models, producing engineering drawings, modifying parts and assemblies, analyzing dimensions and mass properties, and applying core engineering principles in design workflows. They often support engineers and designers in entry-level drafting or design roles. - Does this course prepare you for a certification?
Yes. The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in CAD Design (CSWA). - How long does it take to complete this course?
After you register, you will receive nine months to complete the course. The time allotted for completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours.
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