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SOLIDWORKS Beginner Course: Complete CSWA Preparation
Learn SOLIDWORKS Part Design, Assemblies, Drawings, and CSWA practice exams to become a certified SOLIDWORKS Associate
Created byAlen Oletic
Last updated 7/2026
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What you'll learn
- Create professional SOLIDWORKS parts using sketches, features, and parametric modeling tools
- Build complete assemblies using mates and component positioning techniques
- Produce clear engineering drawings with dimensions, annotations, and standard drawing views.
- Complete CSWA-style practice exams to prepare for the SOLIDWORKS Certified Associate certification.
- Apply the most important SOLIDWORKS tools and workflows through guided, hands-on exercises.
- Model real-world mechanical components while developing practical CAD skills.
- Organize models using design intent and best modeling practices for easier modifications.
- Build a strong SOLIDWORKS foundation for advanced modeling, CSWP certification, and engineering projects.
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Course content
15 sections • 116 lectures • 11h 23m total length
Requirements
- No prior SOLIDWORKS experience is required—this course is designed for complete beginners.
- A computer with SOLIDWORKS installed (SOLIDWORKS 2016 or newer is recommended, but most versions will work).
- A Windows PC capable of running SOLIDWORKS smoothly.
Description
Prepare for the SOLIDWORKS Certified Associate (CSWA) exam and build the core SOLIDWORKS skills used by engineers and designers.
This course takes you from complete beginner to confident SOLIDWORKS user with a structured, step-by-step learning path covering:
- Part Design
- Assemblies
- Drawings
- CSWA exam preparation.
This isn't a course where you simply watch videos and hope everything clicks. You'll follow along by creating real SOLIDWORKS models, complete guided exercises, and work through hands-on projects that reinforce every new concept.
Each lesson builds on the previous one, helping you develop practical skills that you can apply immediately in your own designs and confidently use during the CSWA exam.
You'll go beyond learning which buttons to click. You'll understand how to:
- create sketches correctly
- build robust parts
- assemble components
- generate professional engineering drawings
- and apply the modeling techniques expected from a SOLIDWORKS Certified Associate.
Throughout the course, you'll also complete CSWA-style practice exercises and mock exams so you know not only what to do, but when and why to use each tool and workflow.
As a Udemy bestselling SOLIDWORKS instructor, I've helped more than 50,000 students worldwide learn SOLIDWORKS and prepare for industry-recognized certifications. My courses have received thousands of positive reviews because they focus on practical, real-world learning with clear explanations and step-by-step instruction that beginners can easily follow.
Enroll today and get instant access to the:
- complete course (including hours of on-demand video lessons)
- downloadable practice files
- guided exercises
- CSWA practice exams
- lifetime access
- and a certificate of completion.
Whether your goal is to pass the CSWA exam, improve your CAD skills, or build a strong foundation for more advanced SOLIDWORKS projects, you'll have everything you need to get started today.
Student Results Speak for Themselves
★★★★★ “I passed the CSWA in 9 days! The course explains EVERYTHING the exam covers and the practice exercises were perfect.” — Matthew
★★★★★ “I ACED the exam with an hour to spare. If you finish this course, you WILL pass.” — Moises
★★★★★ “Great course!!! After completion, I passed the CSWA exam in the row and obtained 240 out of 240 in 125 min (180min allowed)” — Eric
★★★★★ “This is the best course on SolidWorks ever. I got CSWA with perfect score after one week of following this training" — Khelil
Who this course is for:
- Beginners who are new to SOLIDWORKS and want a structured, step-by-step learning path instead of random online tutorials.
- Engineering students who want to build a strong SOLIDWORKS foundation and prepare for the CSWA (Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate) certification exam.
- Aspiring mechanical designers and CAD professionals who want to develop practical Part Design, Assembly, and Drawing skills for real-world projects.
- SOLIDWORKS users who have learned the basics but lack confidence and want to fill knowledge gaps before moving on to advanced modeling or the CSWP certification.