{"id":4146,"date":"2024-03-11T11:31:56","date_gmt":"2024-03-11T11:31:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/?p=4146"},"modified":"2024-03-11T11:35:15","modified_gmt":"2024-03-11T11:35:15","slug":"solidworks-certification-program-2024-update","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/tms-scotland.com\/2024\/03\/solidworks-certification-program-2024-update\/","title":{"rendered":"SOLIDWORKS Certification Program – 2024 Update"},"content":{"rendered":"\n[et_pb_section fb_built=”1″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_row _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” custom_padding=”2px|||||” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_column type=”4_4″ _builder_version=”4.16″ _module_preset=”default” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][et_pb_text _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” custom_margin=”21px||0px||false|false” custom_padding=”||32px||false|false” hover_enabled=”0″ global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content” sticky_enabled=”0″]
Are you aware of the official SOLIDWORKS exams which you can sit to test your knowledge on a range of SOLIDWORKS features and multi-products, all of which are free for customers on subscription.<\/p>\n
These exams can be great if you have ever attended one of our SOLIDWORKS Training courses or have been using SOLIDWORKS for several years. They will allow you to stand out from the crowd and show your level of expertise with SOLIDWORKS, which can help with looking for a promotion or new jobs.<\/p>\n
Over the years, the number of exams available has continued to increase to over 36 different certifications now for users to further their skills and focus in on key areas of the software they use regularly. These range from the CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate exams) to the CSWE (Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert) or individual areas of the software such as Simulation, 3DEXPERIENCE Platform, Electrical, etc.<\/p>\n
Below is a list of all the exams which we have broken into categories:<\/p>\n
For those looking to sit their first SOLIDWORKS Exam, the best place to start would be with the Associate exams. The \u00a0CSWA \u201cAssociate Mechanical Design<\/strong>\u201d or \u201c3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Associate<\/strong>\u201d exam is recommended for anyone who has attended a SOLIDWORKS Essentials Training Course<\/a><\/span><\/span> and has used SOLIDWORKS for a few months. This is a great starting point for any SOLIDWORKS user looking to put their training and skills to the test. The other Associate exams are also great starting points for users wishing to focus on Simulation, Electrical or other SOLIDWORKS areas without things getting too challenging.<\/p>\n The CSWP (Professional Mechanical Design<\/strong>) or \u201c3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS Professional<\/strong>\u201d \u00a0exam is the first step up from the Associate Mechanical Design exams and is a unique exam due to being split into three different sections which can be taken separately, but all three must be complete for a certificate to be awarded, so this should help with those that find it difficult to find the time to sit down for a three-hour exam. This is recommended for those that have attended both the Advanced Part Modeling<\/a><\/span> and Advanced Assembly Modeling<\/a><\/span><\/span> courses.<\/p>\n The other SOLIDWORKS Professional exams do start to ramp up the difficulty a little for there respective areas.<\/p>\n The CSWP-Advanced<\/strong> exams are grouped into five exams where a user must sit and pass any four of these five advanced level exams (referred to as CSWPA-xx exams), before being allowed to sit the CSWE (Expert)<\/strong> exam. The coveted title of \u201cSOLIDWORKS Expert<\/strong>\u201d means that the users must have passed a minimum of 7 exams. Accumulating over 17 hours of exam time and at the time of writing this article there have only ever been 1800 \u2018SOLIDWORKS Experts\u2019 in the United Kingdom (according to the SOLIDWORKS Certification Centre) with only 283 of those making their achievement publicly visible, making this a unique and skilled group of users who have truly put their SOLIDWORKS skills to the test.<\/p>\n The Diagram below gives an example of the path from SOLIDWORKS Associate to a SOLIDWORKS Expert. Should you decide you want to sit an exam, you don\u2019t have to worry about how much this may cost you. Any customer on active Subscription is entitled to three (up from the previous two) free exam vouchers every 6 months (Jan-Jun and July-Dec) for each seat of SOLIDWORKS on subscription. This means if you have 5 seats of SOLIDWORKS (on subscription) at your organisation you can have 5 users sit any three exams (assuming they meet any pre-requisites) in the first half of the year and another 5 users in the second half of the year, or the same 5 users take another 3 exams.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Yes – It is possible\/allowed that a single user can sit more than 3 exams in the same 6-month period. Another user will need to redeem the 4th\u20136th voucher (batch of 3) but they can then pass on (share) that with any other user at the same company.<\/p>\n As of 17th January 2024, a new process is available for customers on subscription to obtain their free exam vouchers.<\/p>\n To start the process, you will need to have the following ;<\/p>\n First, you will want to log into the 3DEXPERIENCE certification Centre<\/span><\/a> then click the options for: My Account > Your Credits > Subscription Offer > Lookup My Licenses<\/p>\n <\/p>\n The system should detect your company licenses and assuming you have free vouchers remaining, you should be prompted to pick which exam you want to sit.<\/p>\n Without purchasing a new SOLIDWORKS license on subscription, or waiting till the next 6-month period, there is no way to get additional exams for free. There are options to purchase additional exam vouchers\/credits if needed.<\/p>\n In order to be eligible for the free exams you must have one of the following types of licenses:<\/p>\n Note \u2013 The process for the academic\/educational exam vouchers to take the academic exams is different so please contact us if you want more information on becoming an Academic Certification Provider.<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n Note 2 \u2013 For DraftSight Licenses, this will only entitle you to take 1 Draftsight Exam per 6-months for each license.<\/p>\n All SOLIDWORKS Certification exams are taken using the \u201cTangix TestPRO Client\u201d software which can be downloaded from the top-right corner of the SOLIDWORKS Certification Centre<\/span><\/a> website. Once installed, this is the application you will use to sit your exam. You will need to make sure you already have SOLIDWORKS installed on the same machine, and that you have set enough time aside to take the exam in one sitting as you will not be able to pause the timer once the exam starts.<\/p>\n Some exams and questions will provide you with files in .zip format, it is a good idea to check your IT department hasn\u2019t blocked zipped files from being downloaded on your machine prior.<\/p>\n If you fail an exam, you will be able to reattempt but remember that all exams do have a cooling-off period. For the CSWA, a user must wait at least 14 days (down from the previous 30) before making another attempt. At the end of the exam, you should be given areas in which you are both stronger and weaker, so it would be a good idea to practice those areas before trying again. Another attempt will require another exam voucher. You will not be told exactly which questions you answered correctly.<\/p>\n The best way to prepare for an exam is to both attend its respective SOLIDWORKS training course and to generally use the software with focus on those areas, the more you use the software the more you will learn and the more you will find solutions to any problems that arise. If you want additional support, you can visit \u201cMySolidWorks\u201d<\/a> <\/span>and have a look at the training material available. If you have a subscription to MySolidWorks Professional,<\/strong> there are prep courses available for most exams where I have attached a link to the CSWP Exam Prep Course here<\/a><\/span><\/span>.<\/p>\n Full details on each of the exams including a free sample exam can be found on the SOLIDWORKS website here<\/span><\/a> where the sample exam also details how to download and install the software required to sit the exams.<\/p>\n If you wish to learn a little bit more about how the SOLIDWORKS Certified exams can benefit you in getting the job or promotion you want, or just to prove you\u2019re the better SOLIDWORKS user compared to your colleague, then have a listen to the group of users in the video below and try sitting your own exam, to see how you get on.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n If you have any question regarding SOLIDWORKS Certifications, please give us a call on 01324 550 760<\/strong> or send an email to SOLIDWORKS.Support@TMS-Scotland.com<\/a><\/span><\/span> and we would be happy to assist.<\/p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_video src=”https:\/\/youtu.be\/mHoNakua8rM” _builder_version=”4.24.0″ _module_preset=”default” module_alignment=”center” global_colors_info=”{}” theme_builder_area=”post_content”][\/et_pb_video][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section]\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Are you aware of the official SOLIDWORKS exams which you can sit to test your knowledge on a range of SOLIDWORKS features and multi-products, all of which are free for […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":17,"featured_media":4147,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_et_pb_use_builder":"on","_et_pb_old_content":"","_et_gb_content_width":"","inline_featured_image":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[161,162,67,163,127],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\n
<\/p>\nHow much does it cost?<\/u><\/h5>\n
Can I share the free vouchers\/credits?<\/u><\/h5>\n
How do I get these free exam vouchers\/credits?<\/u><\/h5>\n
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– Have your 3DEXPERIENCE ID linked to your company\u2019s assets\/account. Please contact your company administrator, or TMS for assistance on this.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\nI have used all our free Vouchers, can I get more?<\/u><\/h5>\n
Who is entitled to these free exams?<\/u><\/h5>\n
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– 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS
– 3D Creator
– 3D Mold Creator
– 3D Sculpture
– 3D Sheet Metal Creator
– 3D Structure Creator<\/li>\nHow do I actually take the exam?<\/u><\/h5>\n
<\/p>\nWhat if I fail an Exam?<\/u><\/h5>\n
How can I practice for an exam?<\/u><\/h5>\n
Is there a practice exam?<\/u><\/h5>\n
Why take an exam?<\/u><\/h5>\n