durablack2
New member
Hello all,
I'm completely new to SolidWorks but not entirely new to CAD (i.e. experience in Pro-E). I work for an automotive engineering firm but do not use a CAD program on a daily basis however I am looking to further my knowledge in SolidWorks so that I can use it in the future at another company. I work in the auto industry now but want to get a position at a more general mechanical engineering firm in the future. Also, the reason I am posting on this forum and not the SolidWorks forum is because I have not been able to create an account on that forum for 2 days and I am getting impatient, and after reading a few posts on this forum it seems like the SolidWorks forum is known for being problematic at times - so I opted to join this wonderful community
.
Anyways, I am looking to become certified in SolidWorks and have a few questions before I get started. (FYI - I have SL 2015 student edition through my masters program)
1) If I do not use CAD is it feasible to go for the CSWP certification or should I go for the CSWA certification first (can I even complete CSWP with SL student edition?
CWSP - https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/797_ENU_HTML.htm
CWSA - https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/796_ENU_HTML.htm
2) Approximately how many hours will it take me to complete each certification program assuming I know nothing about Solidworks but have ~ intermediate Pro E experience?
3) Where do I find the tutorials for the "Recommended Training Courses":
SOLIDWORKS Tutorials
SOLIDWORKS Essentials
SOLIDWORKS Drawings
Advanced Part Modeling
Advanced Assembly Modeling
I have found the part downloads but have not been successful in finding the actual training documents (for example, where do I download the Essentials training documents? https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/1495_ENU_HTML.htm)
4) Is anyone hiring in the Detroit area or Houston area that is willing to give me an entry level Solidworks design job ?!
Thanks!
I'm completely new to SolidWorks but not entirely new to CAD (i.e. experience in Pro-E). I work for an automotive engineering firm but do not use a CAD program on a daily basis however I am looking to further my knowledge in SolidWorks so that I can use it in the future at another company. I work in the auto industry now but want to get a position at a more general mechanical engineering firm in the future. Also, the reason I am posting on this forum and not the SolidWorks forum is because I have not been able to create an account on that forum for 2 days and I am getting impatient, and after reading a few posts on this forum it seems like the SolidWorks forum is known for being problematic at times - so I opted to join this wonderful community
. Anyways, I am looking to become certified in SolidWorks and have a few questions before I get started. (FYI - I have SL 2015 student edition through my masters program)
1) If I do not use CAD is it feasible to go for the CSWP certification or should I go for the CSWA certification first (can I even complete CSWP with SL student edition?
CWSP - https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/797_ENU_HTML.htm
CWSA - https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/796_ENU_HTML.htm
2) Approximately how many hours will it take me to complete each certification program assuming I know nothing about Solidworks but have ~ intermediate Pro E experience?
3) Where do I find the tutorials for the "Recommended Training Courses":
SOLIDWORKS Tutorials
SOLIDWORKS Essentials
SOLIDWORKS Drawings
Advanced Part Modeling
Advanced Assembly Modeling
I have found the part downloads but have not been successful in finding the actual training documents (for example, where do I download the Essentials training documents? https://www.solidworks.com/sw/support/1495_ENU_HTML.htm)
4) Is anyone hiring in the Detroit area or Houston area that is willing to give me an entry level Solidworks design job
?! Thanks!