SolidWorks Certification
In today’s competitive job market, CAD professionals need every advantage they can get, and the SolidWorks® Certification Program gives your students a proven edge.
With SolidWorks Certification, students will demonstrate their expertise with SolidWorks 3D solid modeling, design concepts, and sustainable design and their commitment to professional development. SolidWorks Education Program offers the following certifications:
CSWA
Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA) certification is intended for an industry professional or student with a minimum of six to nine months of SolidWorks experience and basic knowledge of engineering and fundamentals and practices. More information on the CSWA Exam.
CSWP
Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) is an individual who successfully passes our advanced skills examination.
CSDA
Certified Sustainable Design Associate (CSDA) demonstrates an understanding of the principles of environmental assessment and sustainable design.
CSWSA - FEA
Certified SolidWorks Simulation Associate - Finite Element Analysis (CSWSA - FEA) certification indicates a foundation in apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of stress analysis and the Finite Element Method (FEM).
Students may take these exams for free, if their school is a CSWA Provider and on subscription. Minimum license requirements apply and vary per region. To become a CSWA Provider, click here.






