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SolidWorks for Beginners: Create Your First 3D Part
1,777 students
What you'll learn
- How to set up SolidWorks correctly and start a new project from scratch
- How to sketch basic shapes (lines, circles, rectangles) with proper dimensions
- How to fully define a sketch using constraints so it’s stable and easy to edit
- How to turn a 2D sketch into a real 3D part using the extrude feature
- How design intent works and how to build models that update intelligently
- How to organize, save, and manage files like a professional SolidWorks user
- How to avoid the most common beginner mistakes that slow down new learners
- How to follow the exact workflow professionals use to create clean, accurate parts
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Course content
4 sections • 18 lectures • 1h 55m total length
Requirements
- SolidWorks Software
Description
Starting SolidWorks can feel confusing — too many buttons, a complex interface, and no clear path for beginners.
This short, practical course removes the overwhelm and gives you a fast, confidence-boosting win.
You’ll go from opening SolidWorks for the very first time to creating your first complete 3D part using the same workflow professionals use.
This course is simple, clear, and designed specifically for beginners.
What You’ll Learn:
• How to set up SolidWorks and start your first project the right way
• The foundations of 2D sketching: lines, circles, rectangles, dimensions, and constraints
• How to create a fully defined sketch that updates cleanly when you make changes
• How to turn a 2D sketch into a real 3D model using the extrude feature
• The basics of design intent so your part behaves intelligently
• How to save, name, and organize your files like a professional designer
• Simple tips to avoid the most common SolidWorks beginner mistakes
Why Learn SolidWorksFrom Me?
• Master’s degree in Mechanical Engineering
• SolidWorks Certified Professional
• 5+ years designing industrial machinery using CATIA, AutoCAD & SolidWorks
• 48,000+ students across 12 engineering courses
• Instructor rating average: 4.5 / 5
By the End of the Course, You Will:
• Create your first SolidWorks 3D part completely from scratch
• Understand the core modeling workflow used in professional design
• Know how to sketch, dimension, constrain, and extrude with confidence
• Be ready to move into assemblies, drawings, and more advanced tools
• Have a strong, frustration-free start to your SolidWorks journey
Whether you’re a student, new engineer, or hobbyist, this course gives you the perfect first step into SolidWorks — fast, simple, and beginner-friendly.
Who this course is for:
- Complete beginners who have never used SolidWorks before
- Students in engineering or design who need a simple first introduction
- Hobbyists who want to learn 3D modeling without feeling overwhelmed
- Anyone starting a CAD career and looking for an easy, confidence-boosting first step
- Self-taught users who want to finally understand the basics the right way
- Anyone who wants a quick, clear, frustration-free start before learning advanced tools