SOLIDWORKS Certification

How SOLIDWORKS Certification can help YOU

With SOLIDWORKS certification you can advance your career and prove that you are proficient with SOLIDWORKS software.

Standing out amongst SOLIDWORKS users from around the world can be challenging. Earning a SOLIDWORKS Certification can help you get a job, keep a job, or possibly move up in your current job. Be a part of the growing community of certified SOLIDWORKS users.

TriMech can provide the training that you need to gain the skills for certification. Plus we can also help you to prepare for an exam with online resources through the My.SolidWorks portal.

Prove you are proficient with SOLIDWORKS

Find out how these SOLIDWORKS Users benefited from achieving some of the highest levels of SOLIDWORKS Certification possible:

SOLIDWORKS Certification for YOUR BUSINESS

With SOLIDWORKS Certification you can help advance the careers of your employees and also help to gain new business.

Certifying your SOLIDWORKS Users can be a valuable tool in increasing productivity, retaining key talent, and helping improve the quality of your company’s designs.

Gaining SOLIDWORKS Certification will help employees to develop their skills and advance their careers. Allowing you to provide a clear career path for your SOLIDWORKS users.

TriMech can provide the training that employees need to gain the skills for certification. Plus we can also help employees prepare for the exam with training and resources.

Helping employees to become proficient with SOLIDWORKS

SOLIDWORKS certifications not only look good on a resume, but they are an easy way to test and prove out SOLIDWORKS skills for yourself or for your employees.

SOLIDWORKS Certification Programs

Choose the certification program which is right for you. There are currently 19 certifications available, ranging from a knowledge of core SOLIDWORKS functionality to application specific tools like Sheet Metal or Weldments, and expertise with add-in products such as PDM, Simulation, MBD or Sustainablity:

SOLIDWORKS Design/Engineering Certification

Mechanical Design (CSWE–Mechanical Design)
A Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert is someone who easily demonstrates the ability to utilize advanced functions and features to solve complex modeling challenges. SOLIDWORKS Training Courses »
Mechanical Design (CSWP–Mechanical Design)
A Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional is an individual who has successfully passed our advanced skills examination. SOLIDWORKS Training Courses »
Mechanical Design Academic Version (CSWP–Academic) STUDENTS ONLY
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional — Academic certification is intended for a student with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of SOLIDWORKS experience and advanced knowledge of engineering practices. SOLIDWORKS Training Courses »
Model-based Design (CSWP–MBD)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Model Based Design (CSWP–MBD) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS MBD functionality and tools. SOLIDWORKS MBD Training Course »
API (CSWP-API)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional API (CSWP-API) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to automate SOLIWORKS using VBA programming. SOLIDWORKS API Training Course »
Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Advanced Professional Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your capability to use SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal tools. SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Training Course »
Weldments (CSWPA-WD)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Advanced Professional Weldments (CSWPA-WD) exam proves that you have successfully demonstrated your capability to use the SOLIDWORKS tools for Weldments. SOLIDWORKS Weldments Training Course »
Surfacing (CSWPA-SU)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Advanced Professional Surfacing (CSWPA-SU) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS Advanced Surfacing tools. SOLIDWORKS Surfacing Training Course »
Drawing Tools (CSWPA-DT)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Advanced Professional Drawing Tools (CSWPA-DT) exam proves that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use the tools found in the SOLIDWORKS Drawing environment. SOLIDWORKS Drawings Training Course »
Mold Making (CSWPA-MM)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Advanced Professional Mold Making (CSWPA-MM) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools functionality with Mold Making Industry knowledge. SOLIDWORKS Mold Design Training Course »
Mechanical Design (CSWA–Mechanical Design)
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA), you will stand out from the crowd in today’s competitive job market. SOLIDWORKS Training Courses »
Electrical (CSWA-Electrical)
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate — Electrical (CSWA–E) certification shows that you have successfully demonstrated an understanding of the principles of SOLIDWORKS Electrical functionality and Electrical Engineering principles. SOLIDWORKS Electrical Training Courses »
Mechanical Design Academic Version (CSWA–Academic) STUDENTS ONLY
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate — Academic (CSWA - Academic), students will demonstrate their expertise with SOLIDWORKS 3D solid modeling software, design concepts, and sustainable design, giving them a competitive edge in today's job market. SOLIDWORKS Training Courses »

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Certification

Javelin provides a variety of SOLIDWORKS Simulation training courses to help you gain certification with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation software:

CSWE–Simulation
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert — Simulation (CSWE–S) certification tests your mastery of all the analysis tools available in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium. It demonstrates your ability to utilize advanced analysis tools in stress, contact, thermal, frequency, nonlinear, and dynamic studies.
CSWP–Simulation
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Simulation (CSWP-Simulation) exam tests your understanding of SOLIDWORKS Simulation tools and simulation in general.
Flow Simulation (CSWP-Flow)
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional – Flow Simulation (CSWP-Flow) exam tests your understanding of SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation tools in the areas of liquids and gas, internal and external flows, substance mixing and conjugated heat transfer.
CSWA–Simulation
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate — Simulation (CSWA–Simulation) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of stress analysis and the Finite Element Method (FEM)..
Sustainability (CSWA–Sustainability)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Sustainability (CSWA–Sustainability) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the principles of environmental assessment and sustainable design.

SOLIDWORKS Manufacturing/Production Certification

CAM (CSWP–CAM)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional CAM (CSWP-CAM) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS CAM functionality and tools. SOLIDWORKS CAM Training Courses »
Additive Manufacturing (CSWA–Additive Manufacturing)
A Certified Additive Manufacturing Associate is someone who possesses the basic knowledge of today’s 3D printing market.

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Certification

TriMech provides a variety of SOLIDWORKS Simulation training courses to help you gain certification with the SOLIDWORKS Simulation software:

CSWE–Simulation
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert — Simulation (CSWE–S) certification tests your mastery of all the analysis tools available in SOLIDWORKS Simulation Premium. It demonstrates your ability to utilize advanced analysis tools in stress, contact, thermal, frequency, nonlinear, and dynamic studies.
CSWP–Simulation
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional - Simulation (CSWP-Simulation) exam tests your understanding of SOLIDWORKS Simulation tools and simulation in general.
Flow Simulation (CSWP-Flow)
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional – Flow Simulation (CSWP-Flow) exam tests your understanding of SOLIDWORKS Flow Simulation tools in the areas of liquids and gas, internal and external flows, substance mixing and conjugated heat transfer.
CSWA–Simulation
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate — Simulation (CSWA–Simulation) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of stress analysis and the Finite Element Method (FEM)..
Sustainability (CSWA–Sustainability)
The completion of the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Sustainability (CSWA–Sustainability) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the principles of environmental assessment and sustainable design.

3DEXPERIENCE Design/Engineering Certification

TriMech provides a variety of 3DEXPERIENCE training courses to help you gain certification with the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform:

3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Associate
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Associate exam demonstrates an individual’s capability of basic mechanical design modeling functionality, as well as basic knowledge of collaborative and data management tools on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.
3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS® Associate Academic STUDENTS ONLY
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS® Associate exam (Students Only) demonstrates an individual’s capability of basic mechanical design modeling functionality, as well as basic knowledge of collaborative and data management tools on the 3DEXPERIENCE® Platform.
3DEXPERIENCE- 3D Creator Professional
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – 3D Creator exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the 3D Creator role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
3DEXPERIENCE- 3D Creator
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – 3D Creator exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the 3D Creator role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
3DEXPERIENCE- 3D Sculptor
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – 3D Sculptor exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the 3D Sculptor role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
3DEXPERIENCE- 3D Structure Creator
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – 3D Structure Creator exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the 3D Sculptor role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
3DEXPERIENCE- 3D SheetMetal Creator
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – 3D SheetMetal Creator exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your basic knowledge of the browser-based sheet metal design Role.
3DEXPERIENCE- 3D Mold Creator
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – 3D MoldCreator exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the 3D Mold Creator role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

SOLIDWORKS & 3DEXPERIENCE Management/Collaboration Certification

PDM Administrator Professional (CPAP)
A Certified PDM Administrator Professional (CPAP) is an individual who has successfully passed an advanced examination in SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional administration skills and is ready to manage a SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional implementation on behalf of his or her company. SOLIDWORKS PDM Training Courses »
3DEXPERIENCE – Collaborative Business Innovator
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – Collaborative Business Innovator exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the Collaborative Business Innovator role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
3DEXPERIENCE – Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the Collaborative Designer for SOLIDWORKS role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
3DEXPERIENCE - Lean Team Player
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE Works Lean Team Player exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the Lean Team Player role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
3DEXPERIENCE- Collaborative Industry Innovator
The completion of the 3DEXPERIENCE – Collaborative Industry Innovator exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the Collaborative Industry Innovator role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

Partner Programs

Explore the certificate programs offered by our SOLIDWORKS partners.

DriveWorksXpress Training and Certification Program
The DriveWorksXpress Training and Certification is a free certification for all engineering and design professionals and students who have access to SOLIDWORKS. DriveWorksXpress is included with every seat of SOLIDWORKS. Becoming a DriveWorksXpress Associate gives you new skills to add to your résumé, opens doors in a competitive jobs market and differentiates you from your peers.
DriveWorks Solo
The DriveWorks Solo Training and Certification is a free certification for all engineering and design professionals and students who have access to SOLIDWORKS and DriveWorks Solo. You can download DriveWorks Solo and use it free for 30 days. It will take your Design Automation skills and capabilities to the next level. As the need for automation and digital skills increases, DriveWorks Solo is a great way to build knowledge and establish your professional credentials. Learn more.

For Students/Schools

Students may take these exams for free, if their school is a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider and on subscription. Minimum license requirements apply and vary per region.

The following certifications are available to students:

CSWA

CSWA - Academic Exam
CSWA-Simulation
CSWA–Sustainability

CSWP

CSWP - Academic Exam
CSWP-MBD
CSWP-Simulation

CSWPA

CSWPA-Drawing Tools
CSWPA-Mold Making
CSWPA-Sheet Metal
CSWPA-Surfacing
CSWPA-Weldments

Resources to Help you Pass a Certification Exam

From taking a certified SOLIDWORKS training class to sitting an online mock exam, there are resources available to help you pass your chosen SOLIDWORKS Certification program:

SOLIDWORKS Certification

Training Resources

Need training to help you gain the knowledge for your chosen certification program? We can help with official SOLIDWORKS authorized courses delivered by certified SOLIDWORKS instructors. You can take training in-class or live online.

MySolidWorks Online Resources

MySolidWorks is a knowledge portal that provides online training for certification, including exam preparation courses to help you pass the first time.

MySolidWorks Certification Courses »

FREE Certification Exams

Take a certification exam for FREE as part of your annual SOLIDWORKS Subscription Service.

Learn how to take a FREE Exam (SOLIDWORKS Portal Login required) »

Short Term SOLIDWORKS Licenses

If you need a short term SOLIDWORKS license to help you pass an application specific exam then we can help you with a 3 month or 1 year license of a SOLIDWORKS Add-in such as Simulation or CAM.

Learn more about Term Licensing »

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Dr. Fred Cotaras, Chief Technology Director for Maritime Systems, Ultra Electronics.

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