DEGREES

Admissions Office

Counselor

Lisa Ribbe

Faculty – Counselor – Engineering/Manufacturing & Industrial Technology

Phone: 231-777-0362

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Mon-Thu: 8:00 am - 4:30 pm

Fri: 8:00 am - 12:00 PM (virtually)

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Jon Larson

Faculty - Department Chair

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Computer-Aided Design Solidworks Certifications

Academic Certification

In today’s competitive job market, CAD professionals need every advantage they can get, and the SOLIDWORKS Certification Program gives MCC students a proven edge.

SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) – Academic Version
SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) – Academic Version is intended for a student who is well-versed in both basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and industry practices, along with SOLIDWORKS CAD software and its methodologies and simulation principles.

SOLIDWORKS Electrical Design Associate (CSWA-E)https://www.solidworks.com/certifications/academic-certification
The SOLIDWORKS Electrical Design Associate (CSWA-E) certification shows that you have successfully demonstrated an understanding of the principles of SOLIDWORKS Electrical functionality and Electrical Engineering principles.

SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate (CSWA-AM)
A Certified SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate is someone who possesses the basic knowledge of today’s 3D printing market.

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate (CSWA-S)
The SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate (CSWA-S) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of stress analysis and the Finite Element Method (FEM).

SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) – Academic Version
The SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Professional (CSWP) – Academic Version certification is intended for a student with a minimum of 1 to 2 years of SOLIDWORKS experience and advanced knowledge of engineering practices.

SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional (CSWP-CAM)
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS CAM Professional (CSWP-CAM) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS CAM functionality and tools.

SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional (CSWP-S)
The SOLIDWORKS Simulation Professional (CSWP-S) exam tests your understanding of SOLIDWORKS Simulation tools and simulation in general.

SOLIDWORKS MBD Professional (CSWP–MBD)
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS MBD Professional (CSWP–MBD) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS MBD functionality and tools.

SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tools Professional (CSWPA-DT)
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tools Professional (CSWPA-DT) exam proves that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use the tools found in the SOLIDWORKS Drawing environment.

SOLIDWORKS Mold Making Professional (CSWPA-MM)
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS Mold Making Professional (CSWPA-MM) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS Mold Tools functionality with Mold Making Industry knowledge.

SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Professional (CSWPA-SM)
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Professional (CSWPA-SM) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal tools.

SOLIDWORKS Surfacing Professional (CSWPA-SU)
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS Surfacing Professional (CSWPA-SU) exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use SOLIDWORKS Advanced Surfacing tools.

SOLIDWORKS Weldments Professional (CSWPA-WD)
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS Weldments Professional (CSWPA-WD) exam proves that you have successfully demonstrated your ability to use the SOLIDWORKS tools for Weldments.

3DSwymer Associate
The completion of the 3DSwymer Associate exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your basic knowledge of the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform.

ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator Associate
The completion of the ENOVIA Collaborative Industry Innovator Associate exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of data management tools available on the 3DEXPERIENCE Platform

SOLIDWORKS 3D Creator Associate
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS 3D Creator Associate exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the 3D Creator role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

SOLIDWORKS 3D Creator Professional
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS 3D Creator Professional exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your basic knowledge of the browser-based 3D Design Role.

SOLIDWORKS 3D Sculptor Associate 
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS 3D Sculptor Associate exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your understanding of the 3D Sculptor role available on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform.

SOLIDWORKS 3D Sculptor Professional
The completion of the SOLIDWORKS 3D Sculptor Professional exam shows that you have successfully demonstrated your basic knowledge of the browser-based 3D Sculptor role.

ADDITIONAL TEACHER/INSTRUCTOR CERTIFICATION

Accredited Educator Certification
Educators play a vital role in developing the next generation of engineering and design innovators. The SOLIDWORKS Accredited Educator certification provides educators the professional development credential to demonstrate technical proficiency and skill in the classroom.

TECE Exam
Technology Educator Competency Exam (TECE) is intended for educators that teach using SOLIDWORKS software in a classroom setting. The TECE demonstrates technical proficiency in classroom instruction for 3D CAD, simulation and sustainable design.

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