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(OP)
Has anyone used Moderntech in Nashville or Memphis for SolidWorks training? I’ve primarily always been a NX designer but I have to learn SolidWorks very soon

RE: SolidWorks training

I've always felt that VAR training was overpriced and had too much info crammed into too few days. With VAR training, they plow through everything in 4 days (for the beginner session), and your head is spinning come Thursday morning. I've experienced it as a student and as an instructor.
Online video training gives you more bang for your buck, IMO. igetit.com or SolidProfessor.com are two I've used in the past, but I know that there are others. The nice thing about online training is that you can keep repeating the same lesson until you've got it down. Maybe this would be an option for you?

Jeff Mirisola, CSWE
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RE: SolidWorks training

(OP)
Very good point… I’ve heard of igetit, I may look into it.

RE: SolidWorks training

I agree with Jeff's point about the overload from four consecutive days of training. At one company I worked for we could not afford the time to send our engineers across town for four consecutive days anyway so we negotiated with the VAR to do the training one day a week for four weeks. This actually worked out well for him and great for us. We had time between classes to reinforce what we had learned as well as get into the appropriate SWX tutorials in prep for the next lessons. As a result we got much more out of the class than previous groups. The VAR said he would actually suggest that to his customers as it was in his best interest to quickly get them up to speed.

The built-in SWX tutorials are terrific. I highly suggest before taking any other training you thoroughly go through those then asses your needs and options.

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RE: SolidWorks training

I have been using the solid professor site for the last month and find it to be very good. I think the VAR courses would be better at teaching the process from start to finish of a typical design, but if you are just looking to learn how to complete certain tasks the online options are cost effective and far more convenient.

RE: SolidWorks training

Yes I agree, VAR training is overpriced. I had VAR training paid for by my previous employer, I thought it was done well and not to much info to fast, but again way over priced. If I was paying out of pocket I would consider SolidProfessor. Also as mentioned the built in tutorials are really good. If you have an understanding of modeling then all you need to learn is what commands do what and where they are. A good book can accomplish that, such as the Solidworks Bible.

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RE: SolidWorks training

Check YouTube for training/how-to videos.

Chris, CSWA
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SolidWorks Legion

RE: SolidWorks training

I would recommend you attend training with a VAR, it is a lot in a short amount of time but you have the ability to be focused. If you have drafting experience with other programs then your only chore will be learning the differences. Other wise read this forum along with the SolidWorks forum and don't hesitate to ask questions. Good luck

Michael McMillan
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RE: SolidWorks training

In fact, I recommend VAR training, however use SolidProfessor, and youtube videos before VAR training. You'll know what problems you have, and therefore your instructors will have a better clue, how to help you. (you actually should be able to accomplish quite a bit with just the youtube videos and online help.)

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RE: SolidWorks training

check solidprofessor, it seems better then igetit.

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