Official Certification Preparation
Certified Solidworks Associate (CSWA)
Exam Preparation
Become a Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) and stand out in the competitive engineering design industry with globally recognized credentials.
About the Exam
What is the CSWA Certification?
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) certification is an industry-standard credential that demonstrates your foundational knowledge of 3D CAD design, engineering principles, and SOLIDWORKS software.
Ideal for students, recent graduates, and professionals early in their careers, this certification serves as a benchmark for competency, showing employers that you possess the essential skills required to contribute effectively to design and engineering teams.
Globally recognized by manufacturing and engineering companies.
Validates baseline knowledge of 3D modeling fundamentals.
A stepping stone to the advanced CSWP certification.
Exam Details
Everything you need to know before you take the test. The exam is administered entirely online through a secure client.
Duration
You will have a total of 90 minutes to complete all questions and modeling tasks.
Passing Score
A minimum score of 90 out of 130 points is required to earn the certification.
Format
Consists of 8 questions. A mix of multiple-choice and hands-on 3D modeling challenges.
Prerequisites
No formal prerequisites, but 150 hours of 3D CAD instruction and practice is highly recommended.
Core Exam Topics
The exam rigorously evaluates your practical ability to create parts and assemblies from detailed drawings.
Sketching
- Sketch entities
- Geometric relations
- Smart dimensions
- Fully defining sketches
Part Modeling
- Extruded Boss/Base and Cut
- Revolved Boss/Base and Cut
- Linear and Circular Patterns
- Fillets and Chamfers
- Mass properties calculation
Assemblies
- Inserting components
- Standard mates
- Interference detection
- Finding Center of Mass
Why Get Certified?
Your Career Path
Stand Out to Employers
A resume with the CSWA certification catches the eye of hiring managers, proving you have been tested by the software creators themselves.
Increase Earning Potential
Certified individuals often command higher starting salaries and have greater leverage during performance and salary reviews.
Join the Community
Gain access to the exclusive certified community and directory, networking with other proven professionals worldwide.
Ready to Prove Your Skills?
Purchase your exam voucher today and take the test online anytime, anywhere.
