

This section of the book is intended for anyone interested in sustainable design as well as life cycle assessment and trying to take and pass the CSWA-SD exam.

The Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Sustainable Design (CSWA-SD) certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of demonstrating an understanding in the principles of environmental assessment and sustainable design. SOLIDWORKS recommends that you review their SOLIDWORKS Tutorials on Parts, Assemblies and Drawings as a prerequisite and have at least 45 hours of classroom time learning SOLIDWORKS or using SOLIDWORKS with basic engineering design principles and practices. The intended audience for this section of the book is anyone trying to take and pass the CSWA exam with a minimum of 6 - 9 months of SOLIDWORKS experience and basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and practices. The CSWA certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of 3D CAD design and engineering practices and principles. The Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams gets you from where you are today to the point that you can confidently pass the CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S and CSWA-AM exams at the outset, saving time and money, and giving you a springboard for your career. With an obligatory waiting period of at least two weeks between exam attempts, it is advantageous for students to pass the CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM exams the first time around. Certification is a verifiable way to showcase students’ abilities and prove their skillset. Certification helps open doors to educational and career opportunities, get hired, and prepare for the demands of a job. The importance of SOLIDWORKS certification cannot be overstated. For instructors, guides are available to manage exam credits and student accounts.

Aligned with each of the exams, the chapters explain implementation details of the four certification processes and what to expect when taking the exams, from exam and question layout to question types and grading procedure. Chapters emphasize the most important information, without too much coverage of topics not on the exams. This book is tailored for those with 6-9 months SOLIDWORKS experience and basic knowledge of engineering fundamentals and practices.Ī range of tutorials, tips, and over 250 examples and practice questions help you properly prepare for the exams. Created in collaboration with the SOLIDWORKS Certification team, the Official Guide to Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate Exams: CSWA, CSWA-SD, CSWA-S, CSWA-AM provides the most comprehensive coverage of SOLIDWORKS Associate exam related topics available.
