# SOLIDWORKS Champions Program

Acknowledge and connect community members from around the world who go above & beyond in sharing their SOLIDWORKS passion & expertise

![Group photo of SOLIDWORKS Champions 2026](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/2026-03/solidworks-champions-program-hero-banner-2026-4.jpg.webp)

- [Apply now](/champions007)

- [Terms and conditions](/sites/default/filesd10/26docs02/Champion-agreement-template-advocacy-platform-use-click-thru.pdf)

### What it Means to Be a Champion

#### We welcome SOLIDWORKS users who...

- Are well-qualified college students or industry/commercial users.
- Have passed the

- [Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) – Mechanical Design](/certifications/mechanical-design-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](https://www.swugn.org/) 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:
- [Makers | Made in 3D](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/#community:17)
- [SOLIDWORKS User Forum](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/#community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg)
- [SOLIDWORKS News & Info](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/#community:52)
- LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, etc.

\*Required to be eligible for the SOLIDWORKS Champions Program.

### How to Maintain Your SOLIDWORKS Champion Status

- Ongoing commitment to the required activities noted above.
- Complete our annual program renewal process each March.
- Earn additional SOLIDWORKS and/or **3D**EXPERIENCE

- [certifications](/solidworks-certification-program).
- Attend **[3D](https://3dexperienceworld.com/)**[EXPERIENCE World](https://3dexperienceworld.com/) (Virtual or in-person)
- Regular participation in weekly Champions LIVE meetings.
- Be an active member of SOLIDWORKS Champions Headquarters (our exclusive **3D**EXPERIENCE platform dashboard and online Swym community).
- Engage and mentor less-experienced users

### Program Benefits

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- Free access to the

- [**3D**EXPERIENCE platform](https://www.3ds.com/3dexperience).
- 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

- [**3D**EXPERIENCE Works](https://www.solidworks.com/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](https://www.credly.com/organizations/dassault-systemes/badges). 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.

### Learn More About Some of Our Champions

# SOLIDWORKS Champions Program

Apply today to get connected with fellow SOLIDWORKS Champions from around the world who share your level of passion & expertise for all things SOLIDWORKS!

![SOLIDWORKS Champions Program](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/webp/public/migration/2020-05/champions-bottom-banner-dk.jpg.webp)

- [Apply now](https://app.smartsheet.com/b/form/6145c3ad5a984428bb6c41e3e957bf01)