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Introduction to SolidWorks

Comprehensive SolidWorks training for newcomers, teaching key techniques for creating parametric parts and assemblies.

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Introduction to SolidWorks

Course Cost £495 +VAT
Duration 3 DAYS
Online
  • Comprehensive SolidWorks training for newcomers, focusing on creating parametric parts and assemblies.
  • Learn key techniques such as sketching, part modeling, patterning, and assembly modeling.
  • Taught by experienced CAD experts in a hands-on, practical manner.
  • Receive a training guide and certificate upon completion of the course.
  • No prior SolidWorks knowledge required; training based on SolidWorks 2022.

Overview

This course offers comprehensive SolidWorks training for beginners, focusing on key techniques for creating parametric parts and assemblies. The course covers topics such as sketching, part modeling, patterning, shelling, ribs, editing, configurations, drawings, assembly modeling, and templates. Led by experienced CAD professionals, the training is hands-on and practical, allowing participants to learn theory, practice techniques, and receive support. No prior SolidWorks knowledge is required, and the training is based on SolidWorks 2022, relevant for users of SolidWorks 2018 and later. Participants receive a training guide and certificate upon completion, with 30 days of post-course email support available.

Who should attend

CAD Designers

Course Content

SolidWorks 3D design software helps teams around the world bring their ideas to life. It is easy to learn and use, letting you concentrate on your designs, not your CAD software.

Introduction to SolidWorks training provides a thorough grounding in SolidWorks. The topics covered include:

  • Sketching
  • Part modelling
  • Patterning
  • Shelling and ribs
  • Editing: Design changes
  • Configuration
  • Drawings
  • Assembly modelling
  • Templates

Throughout the course you’ll learn tips for using SolidWorks in the most productive way.

Expert SolidWorks trainers

SolidWorks training is hosted by highly-experienced CAD experts from an engineering background.

How will I learn?

SolidWorks training is hands-on and practical.

Our trainers teach the necessary theory then demonstrate techniques step-by-step. You then practice the techniques, with assistance from our trainer.

There is plenty of time to ask questions, and you can keep all the files you create.

SolidWorks training guide and certificate

Course delegates receive:

  • A comprehensive training guide for SolidWorks, to refer to throughout the course and to use as a refresher afterwards.
  • An e-certificate confirming successful SolidWorks course completion.

After course support

Following SolidWorks training, you’re entitled to 30 days’ email support from your SolidWorks trainer to help with any post-course issues.

Prerequisites

No prior SolidWorks knowledge is necessary.

SolidWorks version

Training is based primarily on SolidWorks 2022. It is relevant to users of SolidWorks 2018 and later.

Access to SolidWorks software

You’ll need to have access to a computer running SolidWorks to carry out exercises and practice the techniques taught.

Options are available to entrepreneurs, startups and larger companies for free and trial software. Please contact us for further details.

Duration: 3 Days

Cost:£495 + Vat

On-request SolidWorks training available

Introduction to SolidWorks training is also available on-request, i.e. one-to-one training or a ‘closed course’ for your group, hosted at one of our centres, your venue or online.

On-request SolidWorks training can be tailored to take into account any existing knowledge you have, and the work you’re going to be doing. Please contact us for a quote.

Who Should Attend

CAD Designers

Location

This course supports online training.
Course Cost £495 +VAT
Online
Duration 3 DAYS

Experts in Construction and Infrastructure Training

1000+

Training courses available

250000+

Course hours completed

50+

Expert trainers

CITB, APS, IEMA

Accreditation training centres

12

Accreditations

Testimonials

We’ve helped thousands of professionals grow their skills and confidence. Hear directly from the people who’ve taken our training courses.

The course was exceptional, well run in terms of delivery of information, IT online course but seamless. Very interesting examples of temporary works failures applicable to the businesses we worked in. Break out activities / group examples worked very well and were again well managed by the trainer. Fantastic course, I will recommend to others! Best course I have attended in years!

CITB Temporary Works Co-Ordinator

Black & Veatch

The trainers knowledge was excellent and I liked his examples and how he could relate them to every day relatable examples that we could all understand. Coming from different industries and sectors his examples were a common ground. It was handled very well virtually and the engagement worked with his questioning and answering

Contract Management

The Pension Regulator

The training was very interactive and the tutor was excellent in engaging every course attendee and ensuring that the course content was tailored to each attendees Organisation and Company requirements

CITB Temporary Works Awareness

Kone – H &S Advisor

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