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

SOLIDWORKS Certificate
Recommended Course Sequence: 19 Credits

Program Goals

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

Analyze additive manufacturing as a disruptive technology changing approaches to design and manufacturing.
Evaluate designs and digital fabrication concepts.
Develop a research-based, problem-solving design process that demonstrates the parameters of specific project requirements.
Generate a portfolio of prototypes that demonstrates specific human factors and design criteria using industry-standard digital fabrication tools and techniques.
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.

Disclosure Regarding Programs for Professional Licensure or Certification

Some programs at Carroll Community College (CCC) are designed to meet educational requirements for a specific professional licensure or certification that is required for employment in an occupation.

If you are an out-of-state student seeking professional licensure in a state other than Maryland and you are taking a course or program leading to professional licensure or certification, CCC currently does not guarantee that the course or program meets requirements for professional licensure or certification anywhere other than Maryland. We encourage all students, especially out-of-state students, to contact the appropriate state (or District of Columbia or U.S. territory) licensing board or agency where you intend to work to familiarize yourself with the state educational, licensing, and/or certification requirements.