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2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog 
    
2020-2021 Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

SOLIDWORKS, Certificate


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Program Director: Scott Gore · Phone: 410-386-8467 · Email: sgore@carrollcc.edu

The certificate in SOLIDWORKS prepares students to complete a variety of SOLIDWORKS certifications including the CSWA, CSWPA-SM, CSWPA-MD, and CSWP exams. Certifications are not guaranteed. SOLIDWORKS certifications are benchmarks that measure knowledge and competency in SOLIDWORKS software and are validations of ability to use the software on a professional level. These certifications are proof of SOLIDWORKS expertise with cutting-edge skills that businesses seek out and reward.

Certificate Requirements


Recommended Course Sequence: (Total Credits: 19)

Program Goals


Upon successful completion of the program, students will be able to:

  1. Analyze additive manufacturing as a disruptive technology changing approaches to design and manufacturing.
  2. Evaluate designs and digital fabrication concepts.
  3. Develop a research-based, problem-solving design process that demonstrates the parameters of specific project requirements.
  4. Generate a portfolio of prototypes that demonstrates specific human factors and design criteria using industry-standard digital fabrication tools and techniques.
  5. Master industry standard CAD/CAE software, SOLIDWORKS, to obtain industry certifications.

Student Notices


This is a state-wide designated program. Maryland residents taking courses in this program pay the in-county tuition rate.

This program prepares students to complete a variety of SOLIDWORKS certifications including the CSWA, CSWPA-SM, CSWPA-WD, and CSWP. Certification is not guaranteed.

Take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) exam upon completion of DFAB 105  and DFAB 205 

Take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Sheet Metal (CSWPA-SM) exam upon completion of  DFAB 206 .

Take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional Advanced Weldment (CSWPA-MD) exam upon completion of DFAB 207 

Take the Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) exam upon completion of DFAB 270 .

View Gainful Employment Disclosure information for this program by visiting www.carrollcc.edu/gainfulemploymentdisclosures.

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