SOLIDWORKS Essentials

From understanding design intent up to manufacturing drawings and multi-part assemblies, learn how to create effective designs using SOLIDWORKS CAD

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GoEngineer's Supported, Self-paced Training is different than other online training courses. Rather than being on your own to understand the material, our students are able to work with our US-based team of Certified SOLIDWORKS Instructors to make sure you understand the material and that you're learning the concepts you need to be successful.

Our instructor team is available Monday-Friday from 7am-7pm CST.

Students can schedule Office Hours with our team at the link below, or, you can call our team for on-demand help by using the toll-free number (866) 731-0091.

Click this link to Schedule Office Hours with a Certified SOLIDWORKS Instructor


Your Instructor


Brian Childree
Brian Childree

Brian has been teaching SOLIDWORKS to new and experience users for over 5 years. With a wide range of Engineering and design experience from medical device, to aerospace, oil&gas and consumer products, Brian is able to put the tools and features of SOLIDWORKS into context for how Designers and Engineers will actually use it.

Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert

Elite AE (Awarded by SOLIDWORKS in 2016)

BSME University of Utah



Course Curriculum


  Introduction to SOLIDWORKS Essentials
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  1: SOLIDWORKS Basics & the User Interface
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  2: Introduction to Sketching
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  3: Basic Part Modeling
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  4: Symmetry & Draft
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  5: Patterning
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  6: Revolved Features
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  7: Shelling & Ribs
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  8: Editing: Repairs
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  9: Editing: Design Changes
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  10: Configurations
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  11: Global Variables & Equations
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  12: Using Drawings
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  13: Bottom-Up Assembly Modeling
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  14: Using Assemblies
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  BONUS Section: Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Prep (CSWA)
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Frequently Asked Questions


When does the course start and finish?
The course starts the day you begin the first lecture and is available for 30 days. On-demand support from our team of certified instructors is also available for 30 days from the day you begin the course.
What if I need help? How can I schedule "Office Hours" with an instructor?
We have two options for how you can get extra help from our team of Certified SOLIDWORKS instructors. You can SCHEDULE a web session with an instructor and one of our Certified Instructors will call you and walk you through any area you need extra help with. Check out the link in the course description to see how to schedule your office hours. You can also CALL our team of instructors anytime Monday-Friday 7am-7pm CST by calling toll-free, (866) 731-0091.
Will I get a certificate for completing the course?
YES! And more than that, we have quizzes built into the course to test your understanding and make sure you're learning the material as you progress through the class.

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