Basics of SOLIDWORKS Training
Learn the essentials of 3D modeling and design with this beginner SOLIDWORKS training. This course covers the core tools and workflows of SOLIDWORKS, including part modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings, providing a solid foundation for more advanced design challenges. Whether you are a student, hobbyist, or professional, this online SOLIDWORKS course will equip you with the skills to confidently create and communicate your designs.
During this self-paced course, you will apply sketching...
Basics of SOLIDWORKS Training
Details + Objectives
Course code: GES3140
What you will learn
- Navigate the SOLIDWORKS interface and core toolkits with confidence, such as sketching tools, constraints, and dimensions to drive parametric models
- Build 3D parts using essential features (extrude, revolve, cut, fillet, shell, pattern) and produce professional 2D drawings with views, dimensions, and annotations
- Design with intent so models remain clean, organized, and easy to edit
- Complete a cohesive project (a playground modeled as parts and sub-assemblies, finished with a blueprint set)
- Master advanced SOLIDWORKS features, including sheet metal, weldments, and boundary/loft modeling
- Create and animate assemblies with advanced mates, configurations, and exploded views to clearly communicate how parts fit and move together
- Design professional-grade blueprints and renderings, with custom templates, tolerances and visualizations
How you will benefit
- Gain practical, industry-aligned 3D modeling skills by completing real projects, from individual parts to full assemblies and blueprint packages
- Build confidence using SOLIDWORKS’ core and advanced toolsets while developing clean, editable parametric models suitable for professional engineering workflows
- Strengthen visual and technical communication skills through exploded views, rendered presentations, and manufacturing-ready 2D drawings
- Develop a portfolio of detailed multi-part designs, such as playground structures and an espresso machine, that demonstrates readiness for academic, hobbyist, or entry-level engineering roles
How the course is taught
- Self-paced, online course
- 6 Months to complete
- Open enrollment, begin anytime
- 60 course hours
Instructors & Support
This course is designed to be self-paced and does not involve any live classes. Instead, students will have access to various self-learning resources, including video materials, practice projects, e-books, and other materials available within the course modules. Although there is no direct interaction with an instructor, students can seek help from an industry expert by submitting questions via email.
Requirements
Prerequisites:
This course is open to beginners. There are no prerequisites to complete this course.
Requirements:
Hardware Requirements:
- This course must be taken on a PC. Mac or Chromebook OS are not compatible.
Software Requirements:
- PC: Windows 10 or later.
- Browser: Latest versions of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox recommended; Edge is also supported
- SolidWorks software is provided for the duration of the course upon enrollment. A PC that meets or exceeds the minimum system requirements for SOLIDWORKS
- Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins
Other:
- Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.
Instructional Material Requirements:
The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment and will be available online.
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About Certification: Dassault Systèmes – SOLIDWORKS
As a global leader in 3D software, Dassault Systèmes provides the platform, research, and technology behind SOLIDWORKS, ensuring it remains aligned with modern engineering needs. Their larger 3DEXPERIENCE suite supports data management, collaboration, simulation, and lifecycle control—with SOLIDWORKS connecting this ecosystem to enable teams move seamlessly from design to analysis, manufacturing, and product delivery.