Which solidworks exam to take for Mechanical design engineer?
Hello guys, I don't have any certificate in CAD, but now I want to get solidwork certificate. Which one is best in overall job perspective? Also it will be better if you share syllabus and sample of the exam. Thanks
2 Answers
There is only one reason to take multiple exams: If you felt like you might fail a hard exam, then you would take a lower level exam.
I think the most comprehensive exam is the Expert.
I did the Professional exam 18 years ago when it took nearly 8 hours to complete!
Overall I think it is handy to have a certification on your resume, but it does not prove much. If I were going to hire a SW user, I'd have them sit down and create a part. I'd also be interested in seeing a portfolio of their past work.
Using the software, and seeing what they have made would tell me much more than a certificate.
Personally, I only did the CSWP for my own self gratification. For me it was really easy, not really challenging at all. I did that about 10 years ago. I am a freelance engineer, so I can't really say if it would help with getting a job especially for a seasoned engineer with years of experience but for a newcomer to the design community I think it would definitely make you stand out.
I agree with Fred that the CSWE is the most comprehensive. It basically says you are a well rounded user having an advanced knowledge of the software.
I have often considered getting all of them just as a challenge to myself.
