SOLIDWORKS offers three main levels of certification
- Associate
- Professional
- Expert
The following is a breakdown of the MECAD training courses that will enable SOLIDWORKS users to acquire the necessary skill set to pass each level of SOLIDWORKS Certification with ease.
Training Journey

Certified SOLIDWORKS - ASSOCIATE
Certified SOLIDWORKS - PROFESSIONAL
Specialist Certifications Overview
- CSWP / MBD - Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional in Model Based Design
- CPPA – Certified PDM Professional Administrator
- CSWA / Sustainability - Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Sustainability
- CSWP / CAM - Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional in CAM
- CSWA – Certified Additive Manufacturing
- CSWA / Electrical – Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Electrical
- CSWA / Simulation – Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate in Simulation
- CSWP / Simulation – Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional in Simulation
- CSWE / Simulation – Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert in Simulation
Partner Programs
Explore the certificate programs offered by the SOLIDWORKS partners- 3DEXPERIENCE - Collaborative Business Innovator
- 3DEXPERIENCE – Collaborative Industry Innovator
- 3DEXPERIENCE – 3D Creator
- 3DEXPERIENCE – 3D Sculptor
How to attempt and obtain these certifications
All certification testing is done online. The process for taking a test is as follows:- Step 1: Visit the appropriate exam information on the SOLIDWORKS certification webpage and purchase your exam by clicking on the “Buy Now” button.
- Step 2: When you’re ready, take the exam on your computer. Download the required TesterPro Client here.
- Step 3: When you’re done, access your account via the SOLIDWORKS Certification Center (https://3dexperience.virtualtester.com/) and print and showcase your certificates.