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SOLIDWORKS is the industry standard for CAD design and has several benefits to the user. That’s why we always encourage students to get their certifications before they graduate and encourage teachers to learn how to prepare their students adequately.
Why is the certification so valuable?
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It adds value to your resume.
In today’s competitive job market, CAD professionals need every advantage they can get, and SOLIDWORKS certification gives you a proven edge.
Having “Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional” listed on your resume can mean the difference between getting called in for an interview or not. Employers are looking for new hires that can come in and hit the ground running without having to spend extra time and money getting these folks up to speed.
If you do a quick search on CareerBuilder.com in your city for “SOLIDWORKS” you’ll quickly realize how many employers are looking for job candidates with these precise skills. Certification will make you a more desirable candidate.
It’s a resume builder – plain and simple.
It improves your confidence level on the job.
Coming into a new job as a Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional sets you apart from others in your field. Not only will you not need the upfront training others may require, but you’ll the workforce as an expert, which only sets you up for success.
You may find that your peers come to you for help, your managers pick you first for exciting team projects or your overall reputation within the organization is better off.
Your opportunities are limitless.
SOLIDWORKS certification is globally recognized, which means there are literally no geographic limits to your job hunt. Whether you are looking to work for your favorite automotive manufacturer in Germany or a mechanical engineering firm in China, your skillsets are universally recognized.
It’s achievable!
SOLIDWORKS certification is absolutely achievable as long as you take the time to fully prepare yourself for the CSWA exam. There are tons of resources out there to help. SOLIDWORKS offers general guidelines for content likely to appear in the exam, practice exams, and an Official Certified SolidWorks Associate CSWA Exam Guide to help you prepare.
Here’s a great story of how employees at Makerbot either got the job or have benefitted in other ways on the job because they received their SOLIDWORKS certification. (Not a bad gig, eh?)
