Engineering Design & CAD · PPL

SolidWorks Design Certification

A professional program designed to develop practical SolidWorks skills in parametric 3D modelling, assemblies, sheet metal, surface design, engineering drawings, and product development.

  • 3 DaysDuration
  • PPLAccredited
  • 3 LanguagesArabic · English · Hindi
  • ₹9,999.00 Per delegate

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— The journey

Course Outline

What the programme covers, module by module.

Module 1: Introduction to SolidWorks

  • SolidWorks overview
  • CAD fundamentals
  • Parametric modelling
  • SolidWorks applications
  • Design workflow
  • File types

Module 2: SolidWorks Interface & Navigation

  • CommandManager
  • FeatureManager Design Tree
  • PropertyManager
  • Graphics area
  • View controls
  • Workspace configuration

Module 3: Sketching Fundamentals

  • Sketch environment
  • Sketch planes
  • Lines
  • Rectangles
  • Circles
  • Arcs

Module 4: Sketch Relations & Dimensions

  • Geometric relations
  • Smart dimensions
  • Horizontal and vertical relations
  • Tangency
  • Symmetry
  • Fully defined sketches

Module 5: Part Modelling Fundamentals

  • Part documents
  • Reference planes
  • Feature-based modelling
  • Design intent
  • Parent-child relationships
  • FeatureManager organisation

Module 6: Extruded Features

  • Extruded Boss/Base
  • Extruded Cut
  • End conditions
  • Thin features
  • Direction options
  • Feature modification

Module 7: Revolved & Swept Features

  • Revolved Boss/Base
  • Revolved Cut
  • Sweep
  • Profiles
  • Paths
  • Feature parameters

Module 8: Loft & Advanced Features

  • Lofted Boss/Base
  • Lofted Cut
  • Boundary features
  • Rib
  • Dome
  • Advanced geometry

Module 9: Engineering Features

  • Fillets
  • Chamfers
  • Shell
  • Draft
  • Hole Wizard
  • Feature editing

Module 10: Patterns & Mirroring

  • Linear patterns
  • Circular patterns
  • Sketch-driven patterns
  • Mirror features
  • Geometry patterns
  • Pattern modification

Module 11: Reference Geometry & Design Intent

  • Reference planes
  • Axes
  • Points
  • Coordinate systems
  • Equations
  • Design relationships

Module 12: Assembly Design Fundamentals

  • Assembly documents
  • Component insertion
  • Fixed components
  • Floating components
  • Subassemblies
  • Assembly structure

Module 13: Assembly Mates

  • Coincident mates
  • Concentric mates
  • Distance mates
  • Angle mates
  • Advanced mates
  • Mate management

Module 14: Advanced Assembly Management

  • Component patterns
  • Exploded views
  • Interference detection
  • Collision detection
  • Clearance verification
  • Assembly evaluation

Module 15: Configurations & Design Variations

  • Configuration concepts
  • Creating configurations
  • Feature suppression
  • Dimension variations
  • Design tables
  • Product variants

Module 16: Sheet Metal Design

  • Sheet metal fundamentals
  • Base flange
  • Edge flange
  • Bends
  • Hem
  • Cuts
  • Flat patterns

Module 17: Surface Modelling

  • Surface concepts
  • Extruded surfaces
  • Revolved surfaces
  • Swept surfaces
  • Lofted surfaces
  • Boundary surfaces

Module 18: Advanced Surface Operations

  • Trim surface
  • Knit surface
  • Extend surface
  • Offset surface
  • Filled surface
  • Surface-to-solid workflows

Module 19: Engineering Drawings

  • Drawing sheets
  • Standard views
  • Projected views
  • Section views
  • Detail views
  • Auxiliary views

Module 20: Dimensions, Tolerances & BOM

  • Model dimensions
  • Reference dimensions
  • Geometric tolerances
  • Surface finish symbols
  • Bill of Materials
  • Balloons

Module 21: Model Evaluation & Validation

  • Measure tool
  • Mass properties
  • Interference detection
  • Draft analysis
  • Section properties
  • Design validation

Module 22: Integrated SolidWorks Design Project

  • Parametric part modelling
  • Assembly development
  • Sheet metal or surface modelling
  • Engineering drawing creation
  • BOM preparation
  • Design validation
— 01.2 · Is it right for you?

Who it's for & what's included

Pick a delivery method to see exactly who it suits and everything you receive.

Who it's for

Classroom

Best for learners who want face-to-face tuition and to network with peers in person.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor on-site
  • Printed workbook & materials
  • Group exercises & case studies
Who it's for

Online Instructor-Led

Best for learners who want a live instructor and a fixed schedule, without the travel.

What's included

Everything you get

  • Live instructor via video call
  • Digital workbook & resources
  • Session recordings
Who it's for

Self-Paced

Best for self-motivated learners who need maximum flexibility around work and life.

What's included

Everything you get

  • On-demand video lessons
  • Interactive quizzes
  • 24/7 access on any device
— About this course

Course Overview

The SolidWorks Design program equips job seekers and freshers with practical skills to create professional mechanical components, assemblies, and engineering drawings. Participants learn sketching, parametric modelling, advanced features, assembly design, sheet metal, surface modelling, configurations, drawings, tolerances, design analysis, and structured product development workflows.

— What you will master

Course Objectives

01

Navigate SolidWorks and apply professional parametric modelling workflows.

02

Create accurate and fully defined engineering sketches.

03

Develop detailed 3D mechanical components using feature-based modelling.

04

Build and manage assemblies using mates and component relationships.

05

Create product variations using configurations and design tables.

06

Develop sheet metal components and complex surface models.

07

Produce engineering drawings with dimensions, tolerances, BOMs, and annotations.

08

Evaluate and validate mechanical models for professional product development.

— Questions answered

Frequently Asked Questions

What is SolidWorks Design?
SolidWorks Design involves using parametric CAD tools to create mechanical parts, assemblies, sheet metal components, surfaces, and detailed engineering drawings.
Who should attend this course?
The course is suitable for job seekers, engineering graduates, mechanical engineering students, CAD designers, product designers, and aspiring mechanical design engineers.
Do I need previous SolidWorks experience?
No advanced SolidWorks experience is required. Basic knowledge of engineering drawing and mechanical design concepts can help learners understand the modelling workflow.
Which SolidWorks topics are covered?
The course covers sketching, part modelling, advanced features, assemblies, configurations, sheet metal, surface modelling, engineering drawings, BOMs, and model evaluation.
What practical skills will I develop?
You will develop skills in parametric modelling, assembly creation, sheet metal and surface design, engineering documentation, BOM preparation, and mechanical design validation.
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