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What it Means to Be a Champion

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We welcome SOLIDWORKS users who...

  • Are well-qualified college students or industry/commercial users.
  • Have passed the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) – Mechanical Design certification*.
  • Are a member of a SOLIDWORKS User Group (SWUG), and frequently attend meetings to learn more about SOLIDWORKS and network with other users.
    • Not a SWUG member yet? Click HERE to locate and join a group anywhere in the world, and register for upcoming meetings in both virtual and face-to-face formats!
  • Demonstrate frequent and professional engagement within SOLIDWORKS online 3DSwym communities and social media channels:

*Required to be eligible for the SOLIDWORKS Champions Program.

How to Maintain Your SOLIDWORKS Champion Status

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  • Ongoing commitment to the required activities noted above.
  • Complete our annual program renewal process each March.
  • Earn additional SOLIDWORKS and/or 3DEXPERIENCE certifications.
  • Attend 3DEXPERIENCE World (Virtual or in-person)
  • Regular participation in weekly Champions LIVE meetings.
  • Be an active member of SOLIDWORKS Champions Headquarters (our exclusive 3DEXPERIENCE platform dashboard and online Swym community).
  • Engage and mentor less-experienced users

Program Benefits

Bernard Charlès, Chairman & Chief Executive Officer talking with SOLIDWORKS Champion, Grant Mattis at 3DEXPERIENCE World 2023
  • Free access to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.
    • SOLIDWORKS Champions Forum: Discover, engage, and collaborate with other Champions in our exclusive Swym community.
    • SOLIDWORKS Champions Headquarters: Our private 3D Dashboard and single-source-of-truth for all Champions Program related information, special announcements, and more!
    • Roles from the 3DEXPERIENCE Works portfolio.
  • SOLIDWORKS Champions LIVE: Exclusive weekly meetings alternating between social “lunch-hour” discussions, and expert technical presentations from industry professionals and SOLIDWORKS employees.
  • Receive a “SOLIDWORKS Champion” digital badge, issued by Credly. Use this on LinkedIn and virtual resume to stand out from the 7 million SOLIDWORKS users around the world.
  • Direct interaction with the SOLIDWORKS executive and R&D teams.
  • First-pass invitations to special SOLIDWORKS programs and initiatives.
  • Priority access to new product trials*.
  • Get featured in SOLIDWORKS blogs and social media posts, official events, beta programs, etc.*

*Approved on a case-by-case basis.

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