SolidWorks Training Taught by Certified SolidWorks Instructors
Hawk Ridge Systems provides world-class SolidWorks training on all SolidWorks 3D CAD design solutions. Our state-of-the-art training centers are designed for optimal one-on-one learning. The course range from introductory to advanced topics and are taught by Certified SolidWorks Instructors with real-world experience.
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SolidWorks 3D CAD solutions enable you and your team to quickly transform new ideas into great products. From introductory courses to advanced topics, Hawk Ridge Systems offers classes for all your engineering design needs. Advanced topics include assemblies, modeling, detailing, sheet metal, electrical routing, mold design, weldments and more.
With SolidWorks Simulation, you can easily subject your designs to the same conditions that they will experience in the real world. Raise the level of your testing for your designs, improve the quality of your products, and eliminate assumptions from your design process while you reduce your costs for physical prototypes.
SolidWorks PDM helps you easily share design information, automate workflows and manage version control for manufacturing.
SolidWorks Online Training offers comprehensive web-based training on 3D Design and Analysis.
- Introduction to SolidWorks - Online
- SolidWorks Flow Simulation Electronics Cooling
- SolidWorks Flow Simulation Industrial Flow
- SolidWorks Flow Simulation Rotating Machinery
- CircuitWorks - ECAD Translator
- Import & Inspection
- Enterprise PDM User
- Workgroup PDM - Online
- Simulation Premium Nonlinear - Online
- Simulation Motion - Online
SolidWorks Composer helps you integrate your CAD designs in your technical documentation for professional and marketing materials.
Learn to create 2D Line Diagrams and Wire Schematics, then route the wires in 3D using the SolidWorks Add-in.
CAMWorks was the first fully integrated CAM solution designed exclusively to operate in SolidWorks. CAMWorks® uses the familiar SolidWorks® interface, so it is easy to learn and easy to use.
Training Schedules
- Canada
- Calgary, AB
- Edmonton, AB
- Richmond, BC
- Toronto, ON
- Northwest
- Bothell, WA
- Portland, OR
- Northern California
- Mountain View, CA
- Oakland, CA
- Rohnert Park, CA
- Southern California
- Irvine, CA
- Ontario, CA
- Ventura, CA
- Woodland Hills, CA
- Nevada
- Las Vegas, NV
- Reno, NV
- Online Training
Training Locations
With 15 locations in California, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, British Columbia, Alberta, and Ontario, as well as numerous online courses, Hawk Ridge Systems offers many training options to learn SolidWorks. All courses are taught by Certified SolidWorks Instructors with real world experience.
18939 120th Ave. NE
Suite 112
Bothell, WA 98011
P: Phone: 425.489.9662
Fax: 425.489.0641 Calgary, AB
#220 – 11012 Macleod Trail South
Calgary, AB T2J6A5
P: Phone: 866.587.6803
Fax: 403.452.4868 Edmonton, AB
4208 – 97th St. NW Suite #110
Edmonton, AB T6E 5Z9
P: Phone: 780.438.5980
Fax: 780.438.5979 Irvine, CA
16735 Von Karman Ave
Suite 200
Irvine, Ca. 92606
P: Phone: 949.263.5080
Fax: 949.263.5084 Las Vegas, NV
6362 Mcleod Dr.
Suite 2
Las Vegas, NV 89120
P: Phone: 702.260.1801
Fax: 702.822.1801 Mountain View, CA
575 Clyde Ave
Suite 420
Mountain View, CA 94043
P: Phone: 650.428.1866
Fax: 650.428.1868 Oakland, CA
5707 Redwood Rd.
Suite 18
Oakland, CA 94619
P: Phone: 510.482.6110
Fax: 510.482.6225 Ontario, CA
1818 E Elma Court
Ontario, CA. 91764
P: Phone: 909.458.0339 Portland, OR
15455 NW Greenbrier Parkway
Suite 140
Beaverton, OR 97006
P: Phone: 503.608.7000
Fax: 503.244.7853 Reno, NV
9650 Gateway Drive
Suite 101
Reno, NV, 89521
P: Phone: 775.348.6200
Fax: 775.348.6220 Richmond, BC
10451 Shellbridge Way
Suite 204
Richmond, BC V6X 2W8
P: Phone: 604.241.4223
Fax: 604.241.4211 Rohnert Park, CA
6400 Redwood Dr.
Suite 205
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
P: Phone: 707.584.2275
Fax: 707.586.3216 Toronto, ON
5915 Airport Rd, Suite 820
Mississauga, ON L4V 1T1
P: Phone: 905.956.5755
Fax: 905.956.5855 Ventura, CA
1591 Spinnaker Dr. #205
Ventura, CA 93001
P: Phone: 805.654.0504 Woodland Hills, CA
5959 Topanga Canyon Blvd
Suite 360
Woodland Hills, CA 91367
P: Phone: 818.226.3600
Fax: 818.340.3604
Certifications
Get certified in SolidWorks by taking one of the SolidWorks Certification paths. SolidWorks certifications can be used as a benchmark to measure your knowledge and competency with SolidWorks software.
- CSWA
- As a Certified SolidWorks Associate (CSWA), you will stand out from the crowd in today’s competitive job market.
- CSWP
- A Certified SolidWorks Professional is an individual that has successfully passed our advanced skills examination.
- CSWE
- A Certified SolidWorks Expert is someone who easily demonstrates the ability to utilize advanced functions and features to solve complex modeling challenges.
- CSWP-Sheet Metal
- The completion of the Certified SolidWorks Professional Sheet Metal exam shows that an individual has successfully passed a skills test that demonstrates the ability to use the sheet metal tools inside of SolidWorks software.
- CSWP-Weldments
- The completion of the Certified SolidWorks Professional Weldments exam proves that you've successfully demonstrated your ability to use the SolidWorks tools for Weldments.
- CSWP-Surfacing
- SolidWorks software includes many advanced surfacing tools. The Certified SolidWorks Professional Surfacing Specialist exam is used to gauge someone’s ability to utilize these tools in the creation of complex surfaces.
- CSWP-Mold Tools
- The Advanced Mold Tools exam will test your ability to utilize the Mold Tools found in SolidWorks. Understanding SolidWorks Mold Tools will help to aid a user in the completion of a robust mold design in an efficient manner.
- CSWSP-FEA
- The Certified SolidWorks Simulation Professional exam is designed to test an individual’s understanding of Simulation tools inside SolidWorks and of simulation in general.
Online Training
Hawk Ridge Systems offers a variety of online training curriculum. From introductory courses to advanced SolidWorks topics, Hawk Ridge Systems provides online training for users who prefer the online experience, or like the convenience of taking a class from an office or home environment.
Introduction to SolidWorks - Online
This web-based course teaches the basic fundamentals of using SolidWorks. The course is run during a 4-week period with 2 sessions a week. Each session is 3 hours long. Our project-based approach shows not only features, but also how to use the tool to get your job done quickly.Learn More
Simulation Premium Nonlinear - Online
This web-based course teaches the nonlinear static capabilities of SolidWorks Simulation Premium, including large displacement problems, advanced contact, and nonlinear material types. The user will be exposed to a number of typical analysis situations, and will learn advanced techniques specific to nonlinear analysis.Learn More
SolidWorks Flow Simulation Industrial Flow - Online
This course addresses the capabilities of Flow Simulation that are specific to the analysis of industrial systems like heat exchangers, piping systems, valves, and many others. Conditions and analysis types specific to this type of analysis, like cavitation, porous materials and particle tracking are also coveredLearn More
SolidWorks Flow Simulation Electronics Cooling - Online
This course addresses the capabilities of Flow Simulation that are specific to the analysis of electronic and electric cooling systems. The 3-hour class covers capabilities that are available in every license of SolidWorks Flow Simulation, but a further 30 minutes of bonus content on capabilities available with the SolidWorks Flow Simulation Electronics Cooling (EC) Add-on module is included at the end of the session.Learn More
SolidWorks Flow Simulation Rotating Machinery
This course addresses the capabilities of Flow Simulation that are specific to the analysis of rotating machinery, like pumps, impellers, turbines and rotors. You’ll learn about best practices for setting up these types of models, and unique strategies and considerations specific to this type of analysis.Learn More
CircuitWorks
This web course teaches the basic fundamentals of using the CircuitWorks add-in included with SolidWorks Premium. This allows ECAD systems and SolidWorks to communicate through this translator. PADs and IDF files can be converted to 3D models to allow mechanical engineers to incorporate PCB boards and components into their SolidWorks designs.Learn More
Import & Inspection
This web course is for users that import geometry from other 3D platforms, make changes to the models and then reuse them in assemblies and drawings. Also discussed is how to update imported model bodies if changes have happened to the previously imported geometry. Learn how to check the validity of model geometry and steps to export your information to other file types. Auto-Dimension and DimXpert tools are covered in-depth.Learn More
Enterprise PDM User
The focus of this class is on the fundamental skills and concepts central to the successful use of Enterprise PDM. The intended audience for this course is anyone who will manage files with Enterprise PDM.Learn More
Workgroup PDM - Online
This online class teaches how to use Workgroup PDM, from basic tasks like checking in data and making revisions, to how to set your vault to give desired workflow and lifecycles for projects.Learn More
SolidWorks Motion - Online
This online class teaches the essential skills for studying the kinematic and dynamic behavior of a SolidWorks assembly using SolidWorks Motion.Learn More