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GUIDE

HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED


SOLIDWORKS EXPERT (CSWE)

Becoming an expert in SOLIDWORKS can be overwhelming with the multiple pathways available. There
are two types of expert certifications, CSWE-Simulation and CSWE-Mechanical Design. We have broken
down the three steps you will need to take to become a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert in each of the
two categories.

CSWE - Mechanical Design

1 PASS ONE CSWP OF YOUR CHOOSING


The CSWP exam is an industry benchmark for 3D design knowledge and is a prerequisite to all advanced certifications.
Choose and pass one CSWP exam to move on to the CSWPA exams.

CSWP-MBD CSWP-MD CSWP-CAM CSWP-S

Suggested Training: Suggested Training: Suggested Training: Suggested Training:


• SOLIDWORKS MBD (TriMech) • SOLIDWORKS Essentials • SOLIDWORKS CAM (TriMech) • SOLIDWORKS Simulation
(TriMech) Essentials (TriMech)
• SOLIDWORKS Advanced Part
Modeling (TriMech)
• SOLIDWORKS Drawings
(TriMech)
• SOLIDWORKS Advanced
Assembly Modeling
(TriMech)

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HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED


SOLIDWORKS EXPERT (CSWE)

2 PASS FOUR CSWPAs OF YOUR CHOOSING


The CSWPA exam will test your knowledge on advanced features within SOLIDWORKS. You will need to pass one CSWP
exam before moving into these exams. Must pass four CWPA exams to move to receiving your CSWE Mechanical Design.

CSWPA-SM CSWPA-WD CSWPA-SU CSWPA-MM CSWPA-DT

Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Prerequisites: Prerequisites:


• Courses listed under • Courses listed under • Courses listed under • Courses listed under • Courses listed under
CSWP CSWP CSWP CSWP CSWP
• Pass CSWP Exam • Pass CSWP Exam • Pass CSWP Exam • Pass CSWP Exam • Pass CSWP Exam

Suggested Training: Suggested Training: Suggested Training: Suggested Training: Suggested Training:
• SOLIDWORKS Sheet • SOLIDWORKS • SOLIDWORKS • SOLIDWORKS Mold
• SOLIDWORKS
Metal Weldments Advanced Surfacing Design
Drawing
(Custom Class)

3 PASS CSWE MECHANICAL DESIGN

CSWE Mechanical Design

Prerequisites:
• Pass CSWP
• Pass four CSWPA topics

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HOW TO BECOME A CERTIFIED


SOLIDWORKS EXPERT (CSWE)

CSWE - Simulation

1 PASS CSWA-S

CSWA - Simulation

Suggested Training:
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation Essentials (TriMech)

2 PASS CSWP-S
The CSWP exam is an industry benchmark for 3D design knowledge and is a prerequisite to all advanced certifications. To
become a CSWE for SOLIDWORKS Simulation, you must pass the CSWP- Simulation.

CSWP - Simulation

Suggested Training:
• SOLIDWORKS Simulation Essentials (TriMech)

3 PASS CSWE SIMULATION

CSWE - Simulation

Prerequisites:
• Pass CSWP
• Pass CSWPA-S
• Pass CSWP-S

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Other Certifications
Perhaps you are looking to add more certifications and training to your resume. Here are some other
certifications that are not required to become an expert but are still valuable to add to your portfolio.

CERTIFIED SOLIDWORKS ASSOCIATE (CSWA)

CSWA -
CSWA-AM CSWA-E CSWA-MD CSWA - Simulation
Sustatainability

Suggested Training: Suggested Training: Suggested Training: Suggested Training: Suggested Training:
• 10-Part Learning • SOLIDWORKS • Tutorials • SOLIDWORKS • Sustainable Design
Series (SOLIDWORKS) Electrical Schematic (SOLIDWORKS) Simulation Essentials Guide (SOLIDWORKS)
(TriMech) • SOLIDWORKS (TriMech)
• SOLIDWORKS Essentials (TriMech)
Electrical 3D
(TriMech)

CERTIFIED PDM PROFESSIONAL


ADMINISTRATOR (CPPA) Typical SOLIDWORKS Certification
exams cost between $19-$99.

TriMech offers the exams at no


CPPA charge and an expert will be present
for every exam.
Prerequisites:
• TriMech Training Course Find a FREE certification testing
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