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Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

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Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes... I will start shopping for Matt Lombard's books... And I'm familiar with Sham Tickoo's book (I used to teach at a tech college)... Any others I should consider..? smarty

Jack L Tate - Xtreme Tower Products - SolidWorks 2013 - Windows 7 - Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 - SpaceNavigator - Slacker Radio - Swingline Stapler - C8H10N4O2 - Rental Bowling Shoes - Titanuim Spork - And that's all I need!

RE: Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

Not sure what level you're aiming at, but for basics I thought the essentials training book was actually pretty decent. I took the course (more years ago than I like to think about), but worked through the book on my own at about 2x the rate the instructor was going. I think the course was a week... If you have people who have worked through the first few tutorials I think you could complete the essentials book within 2.5 days.

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

RE: Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

BTW, you still in town I guess? How goes the boat tower biz?

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

RE: Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

(OP)
Yup... still in town... and our boat tower biz is growing..!

As I understand it... you can't get the Essentials book (or any other "official" training material) without taking the class. My plan is to teach classes for 2 or 3 co-workers. We can't afford the time away from the office to send them away for classes. (Yes, we are that busy.) So I'm looking for a curriculum, basically.

Jack L Tate - Xtreme Tower Products - SolidWorks 2013 - Windows 7 - Microsoft Wireless Mouse 5000 - SpaceNavigator - Slacker Radio - Swingline Stapler - C8H10N4O2 - Rental Bowling Shoes - Titanuim Spork - And that's all I need!

RE: Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

Hmm, I thought someone on one forum said that you should be able to buy the book alone from a VAR without taking the class. Never tried myself though. From what I understand, I think Matt's books are aimed a good bit higher than intro level.

Did you hear he's working for SolidEdge now?

-handleman, CSWP (The new, easy test)

RE: Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

Tate,
Send me an email. I have some training manuals that I used for teaching that I can send you.

Jeff Mirisola
My Blog

RE: Probably going to start in-house SolidWorks training classes...

Get a Solid Professor subscription. You can track trainees, make assignments, give assessments, etc.

Dan

www.eltronresearch.com
Dan's Blog

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