Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA) ® 2026
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Quick Answer: The CSWA (CSWA) exam has 14 questions, a 180 minutes time limit, a 165 / 240 (~69%) passing score, and costs $99 USD. It covers Drafting Competencies, Sketching, Part Modeling, Assembly Modeling. ExamCert has 1000+ free practice questions, a full study guide, and a money-back guarantee.
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The CSWA - Mechanical Design is Dassault Systèmes’ entry-level credential proving foundational SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD skills. The 180-minute exam has 14 questions worth 240 points (165 to pass) and blends hands-on modeling tasks with multiple-choice theory across sketching, part modeling, and assembly modeling. It is the first step toward the professional-level CSWP.
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CSWA (CSWA) Exam Domains
14 questions in 180 minutes. Passing score: 165 / 240 (~69%). Exam fee: $99 USD. Format: Hands-on modeling tasks plus multiple-choice theory (SOLIDWORKS test client).
Drafting Competencies
Foundational CAD and drawing theory: drawing views, sketch entities, and the SOLIDWORKS interface.
Sketching
Creating and constraining 2D sketches: lines, rectangles, circles, arcs, centerlines, and sketch relations and dimensions.
Part Modeling
Building parts with features (extrude, revolve, fillet, chamfer, shell, hole wizard) and measuring mass properties.
Assembly Modeling
Inserting components, applying standard mates, and evaluating properties such as mass and center of gravity.
Evaluation & Measurement
Using the Mass Properties and Measure tools to extract the exact numeric values the exam questions request.
Why CSWA?
The CSWA - Mechanical Design is Dassault Systèmes’ entry-level credential proving foundational SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD skills. A respected SOLIDWORKS credential for CAD Designer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Drafter / Detailer.
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Who Is the CSWA Exam For?
Target Audience
For students, recent graduates, and early-career engineers and designers who want to prove foundational SOLIDWORKS 3D CAD competency. Commonly pursued to strengthen mechanical-design and drafting employability.
Recommended Prerequisites
- •No formal prerequisite to register
- •SOLIDWORKS recommends about 150 hours of CAD instruction and practice
- •Review of the official Parts, Assemblies, and Drawings tutorials before sitting
Official Exam Details
Format: Hands-on modeling tasks plus multiple-choice theory (SOLIDWORKS test client)
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