SOLIDWORKS Essentials Training Course

Name: SOLIDWORKS Essentials Training Course - Solid Solutions Store
Price: 2100.00 GBP
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The SOLIDWORKS Essentials course is a four-day immersive training designed to provide new users with the foundational skills needed to master 3D design.

Whether you’re new to CAD or transitioning from another system, this hands-on course covers core functionalities, including part modeling, assemblies, and drawing creation. With expert guidance, you’ll build confidence and proficiency in SOLIDWORKS, enabling you to design with efficiency and precision from day one.

£2,100.00 ex. VAT

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Duration

4 Days

Level

Introductory

Availability

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Prerequisites

Experience navigating a Windows Operating System.
Getting Started Tutorials (Help > SOLIDWORKS Tutorials)

About the course

Why SOLIDWORKS Essentials?

For CAD beginners:

Foundational knowledge
Gain a solid understanding of SOLIDWORKS basics, from interface navigation to essential tools and workflows.
No prior CAD experience needed
The course is designed for complete beginners, making it accessible even if you have no prior CAD background.
Hands-on learning
Engage in practical exercises that reinforce key concepts, helping you build confidence in using the software effectively.
Accelerate learning
Shorten your learning curve by following a structured, expert-led curriculum that ensures you master core design principles from day one.
Prepare for advanced features
The course lays the groundwork for more advanced or specialised functions, setting you up for long-term success with the software.

For users with experience in other systems

Tailored transition from other CAD tools
Understand key differences and similarities between SOLIDWORKS and other CAD platforms, allowing for a smoother transition.
Maximise SOLIDWORKS efficiency
Learn how to fully leverage SOLIDWORKS' unique features and tools that may not be available in other CAD systems.
Adopt best practices
Even with prior experience, SOLIDWORKS-specific best practices will enhance your workflow and efficiency.
Avoid common pitfalls
The course helps experienced users avoid mistakes when transitioning from other software, ensuring a seamless adaptation.
Unlock advanced features faster
Having experience in other systems allows you to quickly grasp SOLIDWORKS essentials and move on to mastering its advanced tools.

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Lesson 1: SOLIDWORKS Basics and the User Interface
The first lesson of this course introduces the user to the principal components of the SOLIDWORKS user interface and helps them to understand how different dimensioning methodologies convey different design intents.

Lesson 2: Introduction to Sketching
Lesson 2 introduces the user to creating new sketches, using sketch geometry and establishing sketch relations between separate pieces of geometry. Finally the user will learn how to extrude sketches to form 3D solid bodies.

Lesson 3: Basic Part Modelling
In lesson 3 of the course the user will become familiar with the basics of part modelling, learning how to use certain features to create cuts, holes and fillets. They will be taught how to use the editing tools to make changes to parts, and finally, how to create an engineering drawing from their parts.

Lesson 4: Symmetry and Draft
Lesson 4 brings the focus back to design intent. In this lesson the user is introduced to symmetry within their sketches and how to use end conditions within features. They will also learn how to edit the definition and parameters of a feature and regenerate their model.

Lesson 5: Patterning
Lesson 5 familiarises the user with pattern features within SOLIDWORKS and demonstrates how to automate the process of fully defining a sketch. The user will also learn how to create and use the references geometry type’s axes and planes.

Lesson 6: Revolved Features
Lesson 6 teaches the user to create multi-body parts using more complex features such as revolve and sweep. They are shown how to calculate the physical properties of a part and how to perform rudimentary, first pass stress analysis.

Lesson 7: Shelling and Ribs
Lesson 7 focusses on familiarising the user with manufacturing related features such as draft, shell and ribs.

Lesson 8: Editing: Repairs
Upon successful completion of lesson 8 the user will understand how to diagnose problems in a part and repair them using the rollback feature. The user will also be introduced to the FeatureXpert tool to aid in repair.

Lesson 9: Editing: Design Changes
In lesson 9 the user is encouraged to utilize all available tools to edit and make changes to a part, they are taught how different modelling techniques influence the ability to modify a part.

Lesson 10: Configurations
Lesson 10 focuses on configurations, teaching the user how to suppress and unsuppress features in different configurations, change dimension values, and understand the ramifications of making changes to parts that have configurations.

Lesson 11: Global Variables and Equations
This lesson looks at using global variables to tie dimension values together and using equations to give dimensions mathematical rules. The user will become comfortable with these tools and understand the scope of control they can have over their model.

Lesson 12: Using Drawings
Lesson 12 looks into drawings in more detail, teaching the user to create and modify several types of drawing views and then add annotations.

Lesson 13: Bottom-Up Assembly Modelling
Lesson 13 introduces the user to assembly modelling, bringing separate parts together into an assembly and adding mating relationships between them. The user will also be taught how to use configurations of parts within assemblies and how to add sub-assemblies.

Lesson 14: Using Assemblies
The final lesson of this course shows the user how to create exploded views of their assemblies and perform mass property calculations, this information, along with other part properties, is then used to create a BOM that can be copied over to a drawing.

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What is the training booking process?

1. Purchase
Buy a course or passport from our store, or contact our team to request a quote.

2. View Availability and Register
View our schedule of upcoming courses and register to reserve your place. You may reserve your place before payment.

For self-paced training, contact [email protected] to arrange manual delivery and start your course.

3. Confirmation
We'll send a confirmation email including date, times and recommended travel arrangements. Please get in touch if you have questions.

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Why train with Solid Solutions?

Accredited

SOLIDWORKS certified training instructors
All courses are CPD-accredited for professional development
Attendees receive certificates for every course

Variety & Frequency

Courses run every week of the year (1200+ per year)
70+ courses, we cover a broad range of topics and software
Training passport bundles provide amazing value

Convenience

22 training venues located across the UK & Ireland
State-of-the-art Virtual training is available
We can arrange onsite and bespoke training courses

Quality

4.9 Star rating on Feefo for training courses
Limited class sizes ensure personal attention
Hands-on format with high-end PCs for every attendee

How do I book SOLIDWORKS Training?

You can reserve your place on our SOLIDWORKS training courses for free via our course schedule.

Simply find the course you'd like to attend and click 'Book Now' and complete your registration.

If you have already purchased a course or passport then there is nothing else you need to do. If you haven't bought the course yet then your SOLIDWORKS account manager will be in touch to discuss your requirements and arrange payment.

Alternatively you can give us a call on 01926 333777 and book your course today!

Do SOLIDWORKS courses count towards my CPD?

What is a SOLIDWORKS Passport?

A SOLIDWORKS Passport offers you a comprehensive training and development plan in one single purchase.

These Passports allow you to make massive savings on training, compared to purchasing multiple courses one at a time.

Separate Passports are available for SOLIDWORKS CAD & SolidCAM, depending on your design & manufacturing needs.

Each SOLIDWORKS CAD Passport can be purchased in different lengths that are valid for 1, 2, 3 or 5 years. The passport is active from the date of the first course you attend.

What are the best SOLIDWORKS courses to start with?

We recommend new SOLIDWORKS users start off with SOLIDWORKS Essentials. From there the courses that you benefit you most will depend on your products and workflow.

For most professional SOLIDWORKS users the best courses to take next are: Advanced Part Modelling, Drawings, Advanced Assembly modeling.

We are always happy to discuss your requirements and provide advice on the best training and resources for you. Speak to your account manager, contact us online or get in touch via [email protected].

How do I get SOLIDWORKS certifications?

Where are your SOLIDWORKS training classrooms?

I can no longer attend my SOLIDWORKS training course, what is the cancellation process?

Get in touch with our team as soon as you are able to. Give us a call on 01926 333777 or email [email protected] and we can assist you.

Take a look at our Training Course Schedule as you may be able to rearrange to attend an alternative date for your chosen course.

Our courses offer free cancellation providing the cancellation occurs outside of the fourteen days before the course start date.

Please refer to the Terms & Conditions for full information surrounding cancellations & fees.

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Level

Availability

Prerequisites

About the course

Why SOLIDWORKS Essentials?

For CAD beginners:

For users with experience in other systems

What is the training booking process?

What do our customers say?

Ready to learn?

Training FAQs

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SOLIDWORKS Essentials Training Course

Duration

Level

Availability

Prerequisites

About the course

Why SOLIDWORKS Essentials?

For CAD beginners:

For users with experience in other systems

What is the training booking process?

What do our customers say?

Ready to learn?

Training FAQs

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