# SOLIDWORKS Academic Curriculum

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### Why SOLIDWORKS?

[![SOLIDWORKS 3D model of industrial equipment with part highlighted](/sites/default/filesd10/styles/bg_large/public/2025-11/solidworks-design-first-look-cover.jpg.webp)](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rtm1Ijv50T4)

SOLIDWORKS® is the leading 3D product design software company used worldwide. With 500,000+ designers and engineers certified in our tools, knowing SOLIDWORKS is a crucial job skill set for graduates. Learning SOLIDWORKS in school provides an understanding of engineering and geometric mathematical competencies. In the SOLIDWORKS Education Edition, we provide computer-aided design (CAD), simulation, documentation, manufacturing, and visualization tools for universities, colleges, technical institutions, high schools, and middle schools.

- [Learn why people choose SOLIDWORKS](https://www.solidworks.com/solution/why-choose-solidworks)

### Curriculum and Lessons

Educators play a vital role in developing the next generation of engineering and design innovators. Our goal is to provide them with the tools they need to be successful utilizing our curriculum and lessons. The SOLIDWORKS Education Fundamentals of 3D Design and Simulation and Fundamentals of SOLIDWORKS Electrical are premium guides that give students an understanding of the mechanical and electrical engineering design process.

### Design Projects

Spark creativity with these CAD & 3D printing projects! Designed for middle school and high school students, these are a collection of brand new classroom resources for educators to teach the fundamentals of CAD. They each include lecture sides, teacher guide, student guide, example 3D files, links to how-to videos and more.

## Step-by-Step Learning

Enhance your SOLIDWORKS skill by solving various CAD problem statements to prepare for the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exam (CSWA) and Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Exam (CSWP).

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- [SOLIDWORKS Design Associate](https://www.solidworks.com/learn/practice-solidworks-design-associate)

- [SOLIDWORKS Design Professional](https://www.solidworks.com/learn/practice-solidworks-design-professional)

- [SOLIDWORKS xDesign](https://www.solidworks.com/learn/practice-solidworks-xdesign)

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#### SOLIDWORKS Advanced Curriculum for Subscribers

Education customers on active subscriptions can download SOLIDWORKS fundamental eBooks and exercise files online. If you are not on an active subscription and want access to this content, please

- [contact your local reseller](https://www.solidworks.com/how-to-buy/find-solidworks-reseller/).

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WEBSITE

Download SOLIDWORKS Subscription Content](/support/subscription/resources)

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#### SOLIDWORKS Certified for Student Success

Join over 770,000 Certified Professionals Worldwide! Gain global recognition with SOLIDWORKS certification. Validate your proficiency, enhance employability, and demonstrate your skills and competency to potential employers.

##### Highlights

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VIDEO

SOLIDWORKS Certification](/media/solidworks-certified-success)

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WEBSITE

SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification](/certifications/academic-certification)

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WEBSITE

3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center](https://www.3ds.com/edu/education/students/certification)

## xShape Master Class

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Learn from the experts, download the tutorial files, and become a modeling master with next-generation, freeform industrial design Cloud App tools from SOLIDWORKS.

- [Get started with xShape](/lp/xshape-master-class)

### SOLIDWORKS Simulation: In-Software Tutorials

Using built-in tutorials within SOLIDWORKS Simulation can be a great way to get started with the software. These tutorials, conveniently available as PDF documents within SOLIDWORKS, cover various topics, including introductory materials, theoretical manuals, flow simulations, technical references, validations, plastics tutorials, and updates on the latest features. They offer a comprehensive resource accessible from within the software interface, making learning and exploring SOLIDWORKS Simulation's capabilities easy.

- [Learn more from local academic sales](https://www.solidworks.com/how-to-buy/find-solidworks-reseller/)

#### Join SOLIDWORKS & **3D**EXPERIENCE Academic Communities

SOLIDWORKS has many online communities. Any educator of Dassault Systèmes software can be part of the **3D**EXPERIENCE® Academic Community to find resources and ask questions. You need to

- [create a **3D**EXPERIENCE ID](https://eu1-ds-iam.3dexperience.3ds.com/login?service=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.3ds.com%2F#register) and request to join.

- [Go to Academic Community](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:59KyXVjLSCKsOkXf81Ujaw)

- [Go to Student Community](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:AH6Out1lTB2kjqDkm0S-Qg)

- [Go to SOLIDWORKS User Forum](https://r1132100503382-eu1-3dswym.3dexperience.3ds.com/community/swym:prd:R1132100503382:community:yUw32GbYTEqKdgY7-jbZPg)

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