SOLIDWORKS Essentials is a comprehensive, four-day training course designed to help users become proficient with the design and analysis tools in SOLIDWORKS. Whether you are a new CAD user, experienced with another CAD system, or a long-time SOLIDWORKS user, students will gain the confidence to design and analyze parts, assemblies, and drawings using SOLIDWORKS. The course provides a practical introduction to the software, covering topics such as the user interface, sketching, modeling, assemblies, drawings, and more. Learn how to apply best practices to designs, such as top-down design, to increase efficiency and accuracy. By the end of the SOLIDWORKS training courses, users will have a thorough understanding of the SOLIDWORKS software and be capable of creating complex designs with confidence.

Duration: 4 days (28h)

This training course will cover:

• Parametric sketches
• Parts and build assemblies
• Versions of parts with configurations
• Design modification automation with equations and excel design tables
• Design drawings

In the SOLIDWORKS Drawings course, students will explore the intricacies of creating and managing complex drawings of SOLIDWORKS models, parts, and assemblies using the ANSI standards. Through this SOLIDWORKS training, you will gain the skills necessary to create detailed drawings and insert parametric bills of materials, cut lists, or other parametric data tables. Additionally, you will learn how to customize drawing sheets and create smart title blocks. Finally, learn to manage large assembly drawings quickly and easily.

Duration: 3 days (21h)

This training course will cover:

• Creating parts and assemblies drawings
• Adding BOMs, cut lists, and other data tables to drawings
• Creating drawings of large assemblies
• Customizing drawing sheets

The SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal training course is designed to teach users the fundamentals of sheet metal design and fabrication. Students will cover topics such as creating flat patterns, using bend tables and designing sheet metal parts. They will also learn how to use tools such as Cut List, Hole Wizard, and Lofted Bends, and learn how to create parts from scratch. Additionally, the SOLIDWORKS training courses will provide participants with an overview of the manufacturing process, from designing the parts in the software to having the parts cut and formed. Through interactive exercises, participants will gain the necessary skills to create accurate and efficient sheet metal designs.

Duration: 2 days (14h)

This training course will cover:

• Sheet metal parts and how to apply sheet metal features
• Importing sheet metal parts from other CAD systems
• Converting non-SOLIDWORKS parts into SOLIDWORKS sheet metal parts
• Creating sheet metal parts from within assembly documents

SOLIDWORKS Assembly Modeling is a comprehensive SOLIDWORKS training designed to equip engineers and designers with the skills to efficiently create and manage assemblies in SOLIDWORKS. This SOLIDWORKS training provides the necessary tools and techniques to streamline the design process, from assembly structure and layout to part positioning and mates. Students will learn best practices for working with large assemblies, parametric modeling, creating dynamic motion studies, and using advanced routing tools. Additionally, the SOLIDWORKS training covers topics such as managing assemblies, working with design tables and library features, and creating detailed drawing views. Students will gain the ability to quickly and accurately create assemblies.

Duration: 2 days (14h)

This training course will cover:

•  Assemblies with bottom-up and top-down designs
• Controlling and automating assemblies with configurations
• Troubleshooting and resolving assembly design problems
• Assembly design with sketches
• Large assemblies management

The SOLIDWORKS Weldments training provides students with the skills to design and build a variety of welded structures using the tools in SOLIDWORKS. Students will learn to create and manage frame structures, create custom profiles, create and use library feature parts, create weldments and assemblies, adjust weldment properties, use weldment configurations, and create detailed drawings from weldment designs. Students will also learn to use the weldment functionality to create and analyze multiple types of welded structures. With the help of hands-on interactive lessons, students will gain the confidence and expertise needed to design and build welded structures in SOLIDWORKS.

Duration: 1 day (7h)

This training course will cover:

• Weldment designs using SOLIDWORKS weldment tools
• Drawings with cut lists and weldment information
• Adding weld beads and weld information to drawings
• Using weldments in assemblies

The SOLIDWORKS Training Advanced Part Modeling provides an introduction to advanced modeling techniques and tools available in the SOLIDWORKS software. It covers topics such as advanced sketching, surface modeling, advanced feature-based design, and the use of advanced assembly tools. The SOLIDWORKS Training is designed to give users the skills to create complex parts and assemblies using a variety of methods. It also provides an overview of parametric design principles and strategies for optimizing parts and assemblies for performance and manufacturability. Participants will gain experience in the use of top-down design, library features, and design for assembly techniques. At the conclusion of the SOLIDWORKS Training, participants will have the ability to quickly and accurately create complex parts and assemblies in SOLIDWORKS.

Duration: 2 days (14h)

This training course will cover:

• Creating complex freeform parts for consumer product design
• Multibody design techniques
• Creating multibody parts and splitting them to create assemblies
• Generating custom solid model part designs using advanced features

The SOLIDWORKS Surface Modeling training course is designed to give users the tools and knowledge needed to create sophisticated 3D models with a focus on surface geometry. Through hands-on exercises, users will learn the principles of 3D surface modeling, basic sketching and surfacing techniques, feature-based modeling, and advanced surface modeling techniques. This SOLIDWORKS Training also covers modeling components with swept and lofted surfaces, as well as how to create and modify free-form surfaces. By the end of the SOLIDWORKS Training, users will be able to create complex 3D models with realistic surface features and textures for a variety of applications.

Duration: 2 days (14h)

This training course will cover:

• Complex surface designs using Loft and Sweep
• How to repair imported geometry using surfacing tools
• Using surfaces to create complex parts
• Creating different versions of a design using a master part model

The SOLIDWORKS Mold Design training course teaches participants how to create complex designs for plastic injection and blow molds. This course discusses the fundamentals of mold design, including an overview of basic plastic processing principles and best practices for mold design. Students will learn how to create 3D models of the core and cavity of injection molds, as well as how to incorporate cooling and ejection systems. In addition, the course will cover the use of various mold components, including runners, gates, shutoffs, and slides. By the end of the course, participants will have the skills and knowledge to design and create molds for a variety of plastic parts.

Duration: 2 days (14h)

This training course will cover:

• Creating mold assemblies from part designs
• Automating the production of molds
• Lifters, side cores, and core pins
• Designing electrodes for molds

The SOLIDWORKS Training Routing: Piping and Tubing training course introduces SOLIDWORKS users to the routing toolkit. It is designed to teach all the basics of routing, including an overview of the different types of piping and tubing, how to create and modify them, and how to automate routing tasks. Participants will learn how to create and manage complex systems, as well as how to utilize the routing library and routing templates. By the end of this SOLIDWORKS Training, users will have a strong understanding of the fundamentals of routing and how to apply them to create efficient, accurate designs.

Duration: 2 days (14h)

This training course will cover:

• creating routed systems for pipes and tubes
• Custom library parts
• Drag & Drop to add parts to pipe and tube routes
• Generating drawings of routed systems with route information

The SOLIDWORKS Refresher training course provides an opportunity for experienced SOLIDWORKS users to brush up on their skills and stay current with the latest technologies. It covers the fundamentals of the SOLIDWORKS software, including an in-depth look at the user interface, sketching, part modeling, assembly modeling, drawings, and design best practices. Participants will gain a better understanding of the software and the functionality it provides.
*This SOLIDWORKS Training is not a replacement for SOLIDWORKS Essentials.

Duration: 4 days (28h)

This training course will cover:

• Parts and large assemblies
• Parametric sketches
• Design modification automation
• Creating and controlling configured part versions

The SOLIDWORKS: What’s New training course introduces users to all of the latest updates and features of SOLIDWORKS. The course provides an overview of the latest changes, including new modeling, simulation, and design tools. Attendees will learn how to optimize their use of the software for improved efficiency and productivity. Additionally, users will gain insight into the most efficient workflows to complete tasks quickly and accurately. At the end of the course, students will be fully equipped to make the most of the latest features and updates of SOLIDWORKS.

Duration: 1 day (7h)

This training course will cover:

•  The latest SOLIDWORKS updates and upgrades
• Recently added tools and functionality
• User interface changes
• Best practices and design method optimization