48 lessons · 8 focused modules

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Follow step-by-step video lessons in sketching, part modeling, assemblies, drawings, and sheet metal.

SOLIDWORKS course artwork featuring an orange gear assembly and technical drawings

48 video lessons

Step-by-step practice

8 focused modules

Core CAD skills

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Build a foundation in SOLIDWORKS through clear demonstrations and practical exercises, from your first sketch to parts, assemblies, and technical drawings.

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48 lessons. 8 modules. Open a module to see the lessons.

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SKETCH → FEATURE → PART → ASSEMBLY → DRAWING

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Practice the CAD workflow: sketch a profile, model a part, assemble components, and create technical drawings.

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Sketches

Part modeling

Assemblies

Technical drawings

Sheet metal

Surface modeling

48lessons

8modules

6assembly lessons

7sheet metal lessons

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Part modeling CAD example — Part modeling

Technical drawings CAD example — Technical drawings

Surface modeling CAD example — Surface modeling

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A clear path through the essentials.

48 video lessons

Follow demonstrations across the curriculum.

Guided practice

Work through the included exercise lessons.

8 focused modules

Move through related topics in a clear sequence.

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48 lessons covering core CAD tools and practical workflows.

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48 lessons · 8 modules

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48 video lessons
8 focused modules
Practical exercise lessons
Sketching, parts, assemblies, drawings, and more

Questions, answered.

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Learn SOLIDWORKS.Build with confidence.

Turn ideas into 3D models.

Your learning path.

Module 1 · 12 lessonsSketching and FoundationsBeginner tutorials, sketch tools, and drawing exercises.

Module 2 · 8 lessonsCore Part ModelingExtrudes, fillets, chamfers, ribs, drafts, and construction geometry.

Module 3 · 4 lessonsPatterns and Revolved FeaturesLinear, circular, driven, and fill patterns; revolved features.

Module 4 · 6 lessonsSweeps, Lofts, and Advanced PartsSwept, lofted, and boundary features with practice exercises.

Module 5 · 6 lessonsAssemblies and Exploded ViewsAssembly relationships, components, exploded views, and animation.

Module 6 · 3 lessonsTechnical DrawingsDrawing views, sheet formats, annotations, BOMs, and balloons.

Module 7 · 7 lessonsSheet MetalFlanges, corners, conversions, bends, flat patterns, and drawings.

Module 8 · 2 lessonsSurfaces and Advanced ModelingSurface modeling basics and an advanced modeling tutorial.

Build skills you can put to work.

Made for your next step.

Go beyond the first sketch.

See the skills take shape.

A clear path through the essentials.

48 video lessons

Guided practice

8 focused modules

Ready to start building?

Take the next step in SOLIDWORKS.

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