Sw Certification

[Ripper2009]

Hi all.
Happy Friday!

Can anyone suggest any tuitorials, etc., for preparing one for the SW certification test(s)?

Thanks in advance..


Thanks,

Rip


SolidWorks 2007
SP 4.0

 

[draftsman101]

Talk to your VAR. I have been doing the same research. Out VAR has an education pass that includes the cost of the certification test for $2,695. But you only have 1 yr to get all the classes in and take the test.

B. Long
Dell Precision 380
P 4 2.80 GHz
2.5 Gig Ram
Solidworks Office 2007 Sp. 2.2
AutoCAD 2005

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

thread559-190207

Definitely check with your VAR ... apparently soon, VARs will no longer be giving the CSWP tests. Testing will be handled directly by SW ... online.

See also

http://forum.solidworks.com/forum/m...id=6375&highlight_key=y&keyword1=cswp testing

 

[JMirisola]

http://www.myigetit.com

is a good resource. Also, on the Solidworks website (

http://www.solidworks.com/pages/services/Training/CSWP.html),

there's info on what you'll need to know to pass the CSWP.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

Dell M90, Core2 Duo
4GB RAM
Nvidia 3500M

 

[draftsman101]

It is my understanding that you have to take certain classes before you are able to take the CSWP test. Although this might not be correct.


B. Long
Dell Precision 380
P 4 2.80 GHz
2.5 Gig Ram
Solidworks Office 2007 Sp. 2.2
AutoCAD 2005

 

[josephv]

Here is the official site, with a planning sheet (recommended courses), sample test and a test outline:

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

 

[Eltron]

There are no prerequisites to take the test. All you need is a little $$$, and they'll let you fail as many times as you want. Starting in October the CSWP exam will be held online through SolidWorks. You will no longer have to go through your VAR, and you can take the test right at your desk. There will be advanced certifications available for things like Sheet Metal, ect. Check the links from Jeff and the Limey above for studying, and read through the Online Help to get familiar with the nomencalature.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

 

[jdg268]

I'd highly recommend igetit's study guide. Their models bear a striking resemblance to the ones used in the test.
-John

John Graham CSWP

Mechanical Design Engineer

 

[SBaugh]

I was told to read through the help... because honestly more of the questions come from the help.

Regards,

Scott Baugh, CSWP

http://www.scottjbaugh.com

"If it's not broke, Don't fix it!"

faq731-376

 

[Ripper2009]

Hi Scott - -you meanthe SW Help feature?

Thanks,

Rip


SolidWorks 2007
SP 4.0

 

[JMirisola]

The help files will, um, help you. Also the tutorials. The test is pretty specific about the "how", as in how you created the model.
Make sure, too, that you know a little about everything in '07.

Jeff Mirisola, CSWP

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/jeffs_blog

Dell M90, Core2 Duo
4GB RAM
Nvidia 3500M

 

[Eltron]

Rip,

Yep. The exam breaks down into three sections. 100pts come from a written section (multiple choice/True-False). These questions are basically pulled from the SW Online Help. You know, the stuff that you read 100 years ago, so now you know how to do, but you forgot what it's called? That stuff. 300pts come from a basic modeling section. You'll have to capture some design intent and modify models, make drawings, etc. The last 100pts come from an advanced topic. (Sheet Metal, Lofts/Sweeps/ or Top-Down Design).

Reading through the Help couldn't hurt, you know?

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

 

[btcoutermash]

You know before I went and took the exam I asked the same questions... I wound up going into it thinking that if I thought I really needed to study for it, then I probably did not know SW as well as I should to take the exam.. So after much thought, I felt asthough I knew enough and took the exam, and passed.. I think reviewing what you know is good, but I found it difficult to really "study" for the exam.

 

[rockguy]

I'll be giving a session at SolidWorks World about the CSWP / CSWA certification.

What types of things would people expect or like to see in a session like this?

Rob Rodriguez CSWP

http://www.axiscadsolutions.com

http://www.robrodriguez.com

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/rob_rodriguez/

Eastern Region SWUGN Representative

http://www.swugn.org

http://www.nvtswug.com

SW 2007 SP 2.0

 

[CorBlimeyLimey]

The answers.

 

[Eltron]

Seems like we get a lot of questions about resources for studying for the exam, and how to study for the exam. I'd imagine those would be big hitters.

Dan

http://www.eltronresearch.com

 

[rockguy]

Good one CBL.

I've been making a list of things I should cover based on posts here and other forums. I just want to make sure I cover everything.

Study resources and guidelines is on the list.

Rob Rodriguez CSWP

http://www.axiscadsolutions.com

http://www.robrodriguez.com

http://designsmarter.typepad.com/rob_rodriguez/

Eastern Region SWUGN Representative

http://www.swugn.org

http://www.nvtswug.com

SW 2007 SP 2.0

 

[cadman1997]

rockguy

The way the i.get.it CSWP Exam Course was set up was good for me. I found it very useful when studying for the Exam.
I would like to see how the new way of doing the Exam will be.

I also agree with Scott, I was told the same thing when I was studying and after passing it was a good point.

Cheers,

Ralph Wright, CSWP
SolidWorks 2005, SP5.0
Intel Pentium D, 3.2Ghz
2.0Gb RAM
nVidia Quadro Fx 1300 Card
Microsoft Windows XP Pro