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SolidWorks Foundation Training is a beginner training course designed to build strong skills in SOLIDWORKS basics, 3D CAD modeling, and engineering design principles. You will learn essential sketching tools, feature tools, and part modeling techniques while understanding core design intent and constraints used in professional product development workflows.
This course also focuses on practical assembly design and accurate engineering drawings to help you develop industry-ready skills in CAD design. Through structured lessons, you will explore material application, appearance settings, scenes, lights, and camera controls, ensuring a complete understanding of visualization and realistic product presentation in 3D CAD environments.
The curriculum includes Unit 01 Introduction, Unit 02 Material, Appearance and Scene, Unit 03 Lights and Camera, Unit 04 Decals and Text, Unit 05 Rendering, Unit 06 Animation, and Unit 07 Project. By completing this SolidWorks Foundation Training, learners gain hands-on experience, improving confidence in 3D CAD, modeling accuracy, and professional design workflows.
Learners complete an assignment designed to evaluate their understanding of the course content. The assignment is reviewed by qualified tutors who provide personalised feedback, allowing learners to demonstrate their applied knowledge and skills.
After completing the Solidworks Foundation Training course assessment, you will be eligible to receive a CPD-accredited certificate worth £9 from One Education to demonstrate your achievement.
The certificate is also available as a printed hard copy delivered by post for £15.
Why Study This SolidWorks Foundation Training Course? SolidWorks is a leading 3D CAD software used in engineering and product design for creating accurate digital models. This course helps learners understand the core tools and functions required to build professional designs from the ground up.
Studying this course develops skills in sketching, part modelling, and basic assembly creation. It equips learners with essential CAD knowledge, improving design accuracy and preparing them for more advanced engineering and manufacturing applications.
The Solidworks Foundation Training course has a total study time of 1 hour, 38 minutes. Learners can complete the training at a flexible pace, building essential foundational CAD skills, design understanding, and Solidworks software proficiency within a structured and practical learning timeframe.
Requirements for the Solidworks Foundation Training course are simple and beginner-friendly. Learners should have basic computer literacy and an interest in 3D design, engineering, or product modelling. No prior CAD experience is required, and the course is designed for flexible, self-paced learning to help beginners build strong SolidWorks skills.
It is a beginner course that teaches the basics of 3D CAD design using SolidWorks.
It is suitable for beginners, students, and anyone new to CAD modeling.
You will learn sketching, part modeling, assemblies, and basic design tools.
No, it starts from the fundamentals and requires no previous CAD knowledge.
It is usually provided through hands-on practice, guided lessons, and projects.
You can create basic 3D models and move on to advanced CAD training or certification.
| Unit 01 Introduction | |||
| 1.1 About the Course | 00:01:00 | ||
| Unit 02 Material, Appearance and Scene | |||
| 2.1.Overview | 00:03:00 | ||
| 2.2. Applying Material | 00:08:00 | ||
| 2.3. Appearance | 00:05:00 | ||
| 2.4. Working with Woods | 00:05:00 | ||
| 2.5. Working with Glass | 00:04:00 | ||
| 2.6. Scene | 00:04:00 | ||
| Unit 03 Lights and Camera | |||
| 3.1. Lights | 00:07:00 | ||
| 3.2. Camera | 00:04:00 | ||
| Unit 04 Decals and Text | |||
| 4.1. Decals | 00:07:00 | ||
| 4.2. Text | 00:05:00 | ||
| Unit 05 Rendering | |||
| 5.1.Options | 00:04:00 | ||
| 5.2. Rendering Panel | 00:03:00 | ||
| 5.3. Schedule Rendering | 00:02:00 | ||
| Unit 06 Animation | |||
| 6.1. Creating Motion Study | 00:02:00 | ||
| 6.2. Animation Wizard | 00:08:00 | ||
| 6.3. Applying Motors | 00:04:00 | ||
| 6.4. Changing Appearance and Camera Position | 00:07:00 | ||
| 6.5. Walkthrough 1 | 00:09:00 | ||
| 6.6. Walkthrough 2 | 00:06:00 | ||
| Unit 07 Project | |||
| 7.1. Task 1 | 00:00:00 | ||
| 7.2. Task 2 | 00:00:00 | ||
| 7.3. Task 3 | 00:00:00 | ||
| Supporting Materials | 00:00:00 | ||
| Assignment | |||
| Assignment – Solidworks Foundation Training | 00:00:00 | ||
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