CSWP Exam

[alanled]

I have my CSWP exam in a couple of weeks, If anyone has any tips I would really appreciate them. Im working through my training manuals but if theres anything else I should be doing please could you advise me. Many thanks.

 

[SBaugh]

Read through the help and run a search at this website for more information.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

faq731-376

 

[alanled]

Thanks Scott.

 

[sloth4z]

How long is the certification good for? I mean with all the updates, you would think that this type of certification would be meaningless after a while. Well, maybe not meaningless, but if I was certified for SW2000+, then I doubt anyone would care when they saw it on my resume. Can you update your certification, or do you have to retake the test every so often?

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

http://javelin-tech.com/main/training/certification.htm

Re-Certification Program: To keep current with changes to the SolidWorks product we will offer yearly re-Certification. This test will address material outlined in the "What's New" categories.

http://solidworks.com/pages/services/Training/CSWP.html

Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091

 

[RawheadRex]

The CSWP test largely concentrates on core skills (e.g. how to set up a model for symmetry, interpreting and applying design intent, etc.) which are quite relevant no matter what the current release might be. People taking the test must also complete a modeling challenge (choose one from: sheet metal, free-form shapes, and top-down assembly modeling) as well as a written test (which is pretty common sense in my opinion though there are some tricky questions).

From where I stand, I believe the skills required to pass the test only become less relevant if you stop using the software. Don't get me wrong, it's important to be up to date on what's happening with SolidWorks in the here and now as well but that is not the focus of the CSWP.

I highly recommend the preparation course offered online by i.get.it as it covers the EXACT scenarios that are presented in the test. Their Skills Gap Assessment test is also a very good prep for the written part of the CSWP.



Chris Gervais
Application Engineer
CSWP, CSWST

 

[jdg268]

alanled,

I just took the test about 6 weeks ago, and I solely used igetit.com. It has an excellent online video that takes you through the entire test, and you can download parts/assemblies that are very similar to the ones you see on the test.

I agree with RawheadRex about the sills assessment. Their preparation is very good, and I actually found the multiple choice section to be the most difficult on the test.

As for the advanced section, you can choose 1 of 3 sections. I would recommend the sheet metal portion if you have any doubts about passing. For more fun and challenge, I'd take the free form section. I haven't worked with top-down modeling, so I can't comment on there.

I hope that helps,
-John


John Graham CSWP

Mechanical Design Engineer

 

[TateJ]

Got a link to the specific page at IGETIT.COM...?
All I can find are links to other pages...

Windows XP / Logitech "Premium" Optical mouse
SolidWorks 2006 SP4.1 / SpaceBall 5000
Lava Lamp
www.Tate3d.com​

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

http://ikstata.com/sol_courselist.asp?CID=4501&contype=2&selSoftware=66

Helpful SW websites FAQ559-520
How to get answers to your SW questions FAQ559-1091