2023-2024 Credential Information
Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP)
Credential Name | Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) |
Credential Vendor Info | Carolina Training Associates Michelle Burgess michelle@carolinatraining.com 252.947.1063 |
Credential Auto Collect | No |
Diploma Endorsement | Yes |
Validation Artifact | Copy of Certificate |
Credential Lead Consultant | Nolan Fahrer nolan.fahrer@dpi.nc.gov |
Course Number and Title | IV23 Drafting III - Engineering |
Credential as POL | IV23 POL = Yes     Note: Autodesk Certified Professional Inventor OR Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWP) |
Pathway(s)^ | Drafting Engineering (DREN) |
Cost of Instructor Training | N/A |
Instructor Training Requirements | Available Instructors that are certified can prepare students better. |
Exam Voucher Expiration | 1 year |
Credential Lifespan | Lifetime |
Renewal Options | N/A |
SOC (Standard Occupational Classification) Code(s) | Architectural and Civil Drafters (17-3011)Mechanical Drafters (17-3013) |
Articulation | North Carolina Community Colleges (NCCCS) |
Sequencing | Yes |
Employer Transferability | Yes |
Delivery Format | On-line |
Proctored Environment Required | Yes |
Test Site Options and Requirements | See requirements here: https://www.solidworks.com/certifications/solidworks-accredited-educator-certification |
Testing Environment Requirements | N/A |
Proctored Requirements | Must be an approved SolidWorks Certification Provider. |
Exam Time Allotment | 3 hours 20 minutes |
Exam Passing Requirement | 70% or higher |
Retakes | Yes After a 14-day waiting period. |
Student Accommodations | No |
Multilingual Resources* | Yes Numerous languages |
Directory Notes | Copy of student's SolidWorks CSWA -Academic Certificate. Certification is intended for a student with a minimum of 6 to 9 months of SolidWorks experience and 45 hours of classroom time. For more information, visit: http://www.solidworks.com/sw/education/cswa-academic-exam.html |