Intro to SolidWorks Course Online
Learn SolidWorks from the ground up as you model parts, assemble a complete playground, create exploded views, and produce 2D blueprints.
Learn SolidWorks from the ground up as you model parts, assemble a complete playground, create exploded views, and produce 2D blueprints.
Learn the essentials of SolidWorks by diving straight into a hands-on project. Begin by exploring the interface and core toolsets, then move on to sketching and 3D modeling to create fully editable parts that reflect solid design intent.
As skills develop, parts come together in assemblies, applying mates and relationships to form a complete design. Visual communication tools like exploded views are introduced, and the project wraps with converting the 3D models into professional 2D drawings and blueprints. By the end, you'll have the confidence to move from concept to engineered design, ready to build in the real world.
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This training will definitely help my career. I was able to show my supervisor and co-workers what the software programs have to offer and what I'm capable of when the time comes for creating that construction design team in the future. I was able to provide documentation to my employer that the money spent was well worth it. The training I received at VDCI will become an asset moving forward.
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Beginners and career-switchers in product, mechanical, or industrial design; engineers, makers, and students who are new to SolidWorks or CAD. Basic computer skills required; prior CAD experience helpful but not necessary.
Yes, this course is open to beginners. Students must be comfortable using a computer. No other prior knowledge is required.
This course does not qualify for payments plans or student financing. See our Payment Options FAQ to find related programs that qualify.
This course is available for 30 days.
You can choose when to start your access period. Once you activate, you will have 30 days to complete it (access the course materials, quizzes, projects and videos). You may request one extension of seven (7) days. Other extension requests will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Videos are not downloadable.
For this course, you are entitled to a 90% refund (your payment less the nonrefundable 10% registration fee) within 30 days of purchase if you have not accessed the course materials.
There are no extra fees or taxes for our courses. The price you see on this page is the maximum you’ll pay us.
We don’t currently offer discounts as we do our best to affordably prices our courses.
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The first installment is due one week before the first class. Subsequent installments are spread out evenly across the duration of the course.
| Installments | |
|---|---|
| 10% non-refundable deposit | |
| $579.00 | Total You Pay |
See the Installment plan FAQ for more information.
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William Tenney is a career Solidworks designer. He began his career in consumer products then shifted to retail display design, corporate interiors, and finally furniture. His time with Solidworks spans almost two decades where in that time he designed many pieces for mass production, was awarded co-inventor status on five patents, obtained the Professional Certification and Surfacing Certification for Solidworks, and also contributed to many pieces shown in such publications as Architectural Digest, Interior Design Magazine, Fashion Magazine, and 1st Dibs. Outside of his work life, he is a husband to a wonderful spouse and a father to two future creatives.
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David, the Chief Academic Officer, has a Bachelor of Architecture Degree from Penn State University and an MBA from Point Loma Nazarene University. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects. He has been teaching Autodesk programs for over 10 years and enjoys working and teaching in the architectural industry. In addition to working with the Autodesk suite, he has significant experience in 3D modeling, the Adobe Creative Suite, Bluebeam Revu, and SketchUp. David enjoys spending his free time with his wife, biking, hanging out with his kids, and listening to audiobooks by the fire.
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