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This entry is part 5 of 5 in the series SOLIDWORKS Certification<\/a><\/div>

I first earned my SolidWorks Professional certificate (CSWP) at SolidWorks World 2011. \u00a0Attendees of SolidWorks World are able take the CSWP exam\u00a0if they specify such when they register for the conference<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Between SolidWorks World 2011 and 2012, I joined the DS SolidWorks Corp\u00a0on\u00a0the Product Definition team. \u00a0This is a busy job. \u00a0There\u00a0was quite a stretch before I attempted any of the advanced certification exams. \u00a0There are several advanced exams<\/a>, covering various areas of SolidWorks functionality. \u00a0You need to pass any four of the five CSWP advanced\u00a0certificates in order to qualify to take the Certified SolidWorks Expert<\/a> exam.<\/p>\n

\"Chart<\/p>\n

My path to earning my CSWE<\/p>\n

As shown in the above\u00a0chart, I took most of my advanced exams this year: Mold Tools<\/a>, Surfacing <\/a>and Weldment<\/a>, after having the Drawings Tool<\/a> certification for awhile. \u00a0I’m excited that I just earned my CSWE <\/a>this week; a Christmas present to myself. \u00a0Just in time for SOLIDWORKS World 2015<\/a> and its secret CSWE event. \u00a0Jeff Mirisola wrote about his first CSWE event<\/a> a couple years ago. \u00a0This year will be my first, having missing out for two years.<\/p>\n

Here’s my badges of honor:<\/p>\n

\"CSWE_MD_small\"\"CSWP_MDsmall\" \"CSWP_Drawing_small\"\"CSWP_Mold_small\" \"CSWP_Surfacing_small\" \"CSWP_Weldmentssmall\"<\/p>\n

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Even though I’ve earned my CSWE, I may still attempt the final advanced exam for Sheet Metal<\/a> at some point, plus any new exams that may come out eventually.<\/p>\n

The number of CSWE’s worldwide<\/a> is still less than 1950 as of today (December 22, 2014), according to the Certificate Virtual Tester<\/a> database. \u00a0Being a CSWE makes\u00a0you stand out. \u00a0As an employee of SOLIDWORKS, it shows that I have a thorough understanding of how to use the software that I help design. \u00a0For users, it is a clear demonstration that you have excellent understanding of SOLIDWORKS and its various tools.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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