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SolidWorks 2005 Certification

SolidWorks 2005 Certification

(OP)
Could someone tell me a good website to study up for the SolidWorks 2005 certification exam?   

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

The certification program manager recommends working all the models and drawings in the Essentials and Advanced training manuals before taking the CSWP.  I was able to purchase all the manuals through my VAR...so next week I start working the examples.  I'm hoping to take the test in September.  There is some data on the SWx website.  Best of luck

Best Regards,

Heckler
Sr. Mechanical Engineer
SW2005 SP 2.0 & Pro/E 2001
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RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

(OP)
What is a VAR?

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

Value Added Reseller.  To buy SW and its related products, you have to purchase them from the local VAR of your choice.

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

Value Added Reseller. The company you bought the software from.


Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

If you would fail the test, do you have to pay the full amount to take it again?

Brian

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

Where would ZI find these manuals? I called my var and they said they would not sell them without taking the class$$$. Maybe someone out there would be interested in getting rid of theirs $$  Let me know

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

Strange! Cruiser1956, perhaps your VAR is a bit dishonest because when I got certified for 2003 my VAR not only organized a couple of "sum-up" meetings free of charges, but also managed to get the manuals from USA (I had to pay of course, but I found them useful).
A smal trick: don't focus only on "real-life" tasks (this is another part of the certification, though) but rather on specific topics such as "in which format must skins be saved?", "can the Confirmation Corner be switched off?", etc...

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

That was in 2003. SW no longer allows VAR's to sell the training books. You must take the course. This helps not only you, but all of Tech support guys. If you don't have a vast understanding about SW, you will not pass the test. It takes more then just building models in SW. You have to know the correct procedure to make that file, plus Diagnose problems, etc...

If you really want some older books, look on Ebay you might be able to get some older ones there, but it's not going to help you on any of the newer stuff.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

I was informed by my VAR that I should read the Help
 Files, read and do the "What's New", read and do all the
 Basic and Advanced manuals, and practice.  I also come to
 this forum to learn more about SolidWorks from the more
 experienced users and I have learned alot.  Thanks to
 everyone.

Regards,

Ralph Wright, C.E.T.
Litens Automotive Group

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

Ask your VAR if they have any pre test CSWP training. Most Var's do for a fee. This should give you an idea of what to expect. Also there are sample questions and a study outline on the Solidworks website.

I assume your VAR will bend about the training manuals if they are convinced you intend to take the certification test. If they will not sell them to you the may at least borrow them while you prepare. Besides how would they expect you to study since they will recomend that you do the exercises.

My suggestion is to go directly to the exercises at the back of each chapter. If you are able to do them you should be in good shape if not you will instantly know what areas you need to work on. As cadman said read the whats new. This is especially important if you are not on the current release.

Bottom line, if you understand design intent and are comfortable performing many of the basic commands you should have little trouble.

Best of Luck

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

  I have heard rumours that there might be a CSWP Prep
 Course developed for the i.get.it eLearning.  I don't
 know anyone that has i.get.it eLearning but, have been
 told that it is a good source for SolidWorks training.
 I'm trying to get it for our company.  If anyone has any
 experience with i.get.it, I would like to hear what you
 have to say.  Good luck.  

Regards,

Ralph Wright, C.E.T.
Litens Automotive Group

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

If you pay for support, you get i.get.it with each upgrade for a period of time. I have used when going from 04 to 05. It's not bad, interesting stuff. But is time consuming watching a lot of videos. I didn't have time for all of it.

Chris
Sr. Mechanical Designer, CAD
SolidWorks 05 SP3.1 / PDMWorks 05
ctopher's home site

FAQ559-1100
FAQ559-716

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

I've tried a few & thought they were good. Having them online eliminates the need to travel to a class, so overall can save a lot of time. Most of them are fairly short, so you can often squeeze one in "if" you get a quiet time. Also you can view them repeatedly.


Making the best use of this Forum.  FAQ559-716
How to get answers to your SW questions.  FAQ559-1091
Helpful SW websites every user should be aware of.  FAQ559-520

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

Chris & CorBlimeyLimey

 Thanks for the information.  We have support from Javelin
 but, I do believe that you can only get it for 3 days for
 free then after that you have to pay it.  I can see a big
 benefit using i.get.it but, you would have to have the
 time to do it.  You can do it at your own pace.  

Regards,

Ralph Wright, C.E.T.
Litens Automotive Group

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

If you don't have the time to study... what's the point of taking the test? The i.get.it is a great way of studing. I had forgetten about them.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP
3DVision Technologies

www.3dvisiontech.com
www.scottjbaugh.com
FAQ731-376
FAQ559-716 - SW Fora Users

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

Scott

 I agree with you that i.get.it is a great way to study.  I
 have done research and along with Chris and CorBlimeyLimey
 information, I feel that my case is even stronger now.
 But you have to sell it to Management who have the
 final say in the matter.  I also heard that the Sheet
 Metal course helps alot for the Advanced Session of the
 Exam.  Thanks for for everyone's input it is greatly
 appreciated.

Regards,

Ralph Wright, C.E.T.
Litens Automotive Group

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

We have have a subscription to i.get.it, and think it's great.  I have gone through the sheet metal course, and found out I was doing some things the hard way.  The only problem is that sometimes there isn't enought "down time" to watch the videos.  
But if you think about it, letting an employee spend a couple of hours a week watching these videos is cheaper than the air fare, hotel, and other expenses related to sending an employee to the Solidworks Expos/Conventions. Also, if you forget how to do something, you can always replay the videos.

Flores

RE: SolidWorks 2005 Certification

smcadman

 Thanks for the information regarding i.get.it.  The
 benefits concerning expenses is one that I beleive is a
 good one for Management.  I make time for studying, which I
 hope to add i.get.it to the mixture of sources.   

Regards,

Ralph Wright, C.E.T.
Litens Automotive Group

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