What you'll learn

SOLIDWORKS ESSENTIALS

Instructor: Mahmoud Shehadeh
 

Target Audience: Beginner to Intermediate engineering students
Output: Course Certificate, Practical Skillset, Final Project

1. Course Overview
This course introduces students to the essential tools and workflows of SOLIDWORKS. Learners will gain
hands-on experience with 2D sketching, 3D part modeling, assemblies, and technical drawings. With 20+
practical exercises and a final project, this course builds real-world CAD skills and design thinking for
mechanical and product engineering.

2. Course Learning Outcome
By the end of this course, students will be able to:

1. Master 2D Sketching Tools

2. Build 3D Features with Confidence

3. Apply Advanced Sketch Tools

4. Utilize Reference Geometry

5. Design Functional Assemblies

6. Create Technical Drawings

7. Complete Realistic Engineering Exercises

8. Apply Engineering Thinking to Modeling

9. Prepare for Advanced Topics & Certification (CSWA)

10. Receive a Completion Certificate

3. Detailed Lesson Index

4. Homework & Final Test
Each major lesson includes a practical assignment or modeling exercise. These tasks are designed to reinforce
the skills taught and mimic real-world mechanical design scenarios.

Homework:
 Provided in PDF with models to replicate or improve.
 Estimated completion time: 30 min to 3 hrs per lesson.

Final Test:
 1 full part model
 1 assembly with mates
 1 drawing with views and dimensions
 quiz to assess theoretical understanding