The Certified Service Partner Program helps service partners who specialize in the professional implementation and customization of the SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) system to connect with SOLIDWORKS.

Working with SOLIDWORKS Value-Added Resellers (VARs), you will provide SOLIDWORKS PDM customers with the knowledge, experience, and expertise required to tailor and optimize SOLIDWORKS PDM implementations to meet specific customer needs and boost productivity.

The Service Partner Program consists of two levels of participation. You must complete the second level to become a Certified Service Partner.

Click the links below for details about each level of participation in the Service Partner Program.

Level 1: Associate Service Partner
Service companies that provide implementation services.

Level 2: Certified Service Partner
Associate Service Partners with significant implementation experience and advanced certifications.

Associate Service Partner

The first level of participation in the SOLIDWORKS Service Partner Program is Associate Service Partner.

Who can apply?

Companies that have, or plan to have, SOLIDWORKS Product Data Management (PDM) implementation services for sale to the SOLIDWORKS customer base. Organizations that resell software are ineligible.
Applicants must staff at least two technicians who are capable of completing service partner testing.

Note: This level initiates the process of becoming a Certified Service Partner and is valid for a limited period of up to two years.

How to apply:

Important: We require two (2) joint customer references to be provided with this application. Click here to access the reference document that must be completed and uploaded as part of this application.
Click here to complete and submit the Associate Service Partner Application and Partner Program Agreement.
Following review of your application, you will receive a notification from the SOLIDWORKS Solution Partner Program indicating whether your application has been accepted or declined.

Associate Service Partner benefits:

License of the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Premium and SOLIDWORKS PDM software to use during the development of your services.
Access to SOLIDWORKS Support to upgrade your SOLIDWORKS licenses.
Access to the SOLIDWORKS Application Programming Interface (API) support group for valuable assistance as you develop your services.
Eligible to participate in SOLIDWORKS Certified Service Partner training and certification.

Certified Service Partner

The final level of participation in the Service Partner Program is Certified Service Partner.

Who can apply?

Approved Associate Service Partners. Organizations that resell software are ineligible.
Applicants must staff at least two employees who pass the certification exam of SOLIDWORKS PDM Administrator Professional (CPAP) Certification.
Associate Service Partners must provide at a minimum five customer and/or reseller references documenting actual work involving the SOLIDWORKS PDM family of products.
Applicants must staff at least one employee who can attain certification in Microsoft® SQL, Windows® 2008 Server, and C++ programming.
Applicants should actively offer Implementation services for the SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional and promote it on the company’s website.

Certified Service Partner benefits:

License of the latest version of SOLIDWORKS Premium and SOLIDWORKS PDM software for use in providing services.
Access to SOLIDWORKS Support to upgrade your SOLIDWORKS licenses.
Access to the SOLIDWORKS Application Programming Interface (API) support group for valuable assistance as you execute your services.
Clear identification as a Certified Service Partner on the SOLIDWORKS Partner Product website.