CSWE: The highest level of SOLIDWORKS Mechanical Design certification, which may only be taken after completing several other exams.CSWP: Typically taken by professional-level users.CSWA: Typically taken by college-level students.In Figure 1, you can see three of the most commonly referenced levels of certification available to users: Three examples of certification levels-from left, CSWA, CSWP and CSWE. By achieving these levels of certification, you can ensure that you (and everyone on your team) are working at a professional or expert level of proficiency within the software.įigure 1. Two other common levels of certification are the “Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate” or CSWA and the “Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert” or CSWE. One of the most common certifications available is the “Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional” or CSWP.
When working in the SOLIDWORKS community, users will often ask or wonder, “How can I tell whether I am getting proficient with the software?” To help with this concern, there is an effective system of testing known as the SOLIDWORKS certification program.
