Alignex now has regularly scheduled training classes in the following cities:

Edina, MN
Davenport, IA
Fargo, ND
Eau Claire, WI
Sioux Falls, SD
Duluth, MN

We have made these additions in order to provide more consistent training opportunities throughout our territory.

If you would like to request a specific class in your area, please fill out the form linked below.

Alignex Training Certifications

Our trainers at Alignex are certified by SolidWorks in the areas they teach. We guarantee you will be trained in an expert in the software you are learning. Below is a list of the certifications our Application Engineers hold.

Mechanical Design:
SLD-CSWP - Certified SolidWorks Professional
SLD-TECH - Certified SolidWorks Support Technician
SLD-INST - Certified SolidWorks Instructor

Data Management:
WPDM-TECH - Certified Workgroup PDM Support Technician
EPDM-TECH - Certified Enterprise PDM Support Technician
EPDM-PRO - Certified Enterprise PDM Professional

Design Validation:
SIM-INST - Certified SolidWorks Simulation Instructor
SIMP-TECH - Certified SolidWorks Simulation Professional Support Technician
SIMA-TECH - Certified SolidWorks Simulation Advanced Professional Support Technician
SIMF-TECH - Certified SolidWorks Flow Simulation Support Technician

These certifications can be verified on the SolidWorks website here.

SolidWorks Individual Training Classes
from Alignex

SolidWorks Training for Individuals and Dislocated Workers

For individuals seeking to enhance their engineering skills with proficiency in SolidWorks CAD Software, Alignex has several classes that range in skill level instruction. We have assisted many dislocated workers in updating their skills in an effort to improve their resume. A class list appears below with general descriptions. For a full Course Description with a lesson overview, click the links for a printable PDF. At the bottom of the page, learn more about the SolidWorks Engineering Stimulus Package which offers a downloadable Student version of SolidWorks to practice your skills along with online tutorials.

SolidWorks Basics (16 hrs) - Full Description (PDF)

SolidWorks Basics & Part Modeling teaches you how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software interface to build parametric models.

SolidWorks Drawings & Assemblies (16 hrs) - Full Description (PDF)

SolidWorks Drawings & Assembly Creation teaches you how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to create parametric model drawings and assemblies.

SolidWorks Advanced Drawings (16 hrs) - Full Description (PDF)

SolidWorks Advanced Drawings teaches you advanced techniques in making drawings of SolidWorks parts and assemblies.

SolidWorks Advanced Part Modeling (16 hrs) - Full Description (PDF)

Advanced Part Modeling teaches you how to use multibody solids, sweeping and lofting features, and the more advanced shaping capabilites of Solidworks.

SolidWorks Advanced Assembly Modeling (16 hrs) - Full Description (PDF)

Advanced Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design automation software.

SolidWorks Advanced Surfacing (16 hrs) - Full Description (PDF)

Advanced Surface Modeling teaches you how to build freeform shapes using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software.

SolidWorks Sheet Metal (8 hrs) - Full Description (PDF)

Sheet Metal training teaches you how to build sheet metal parts using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. Building standalone sheet metal parts, converting parts to sheet metal, and modeling sheet metal parts in the context of an assembly are covered.

SolidWorks Weldments (8 hrs) - Full Description (PDF)

Weldments teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members.Weld beads are also covered.

Other SolidWorks Classes, as well as SolidWorks Simulation and SolidWorks PDM Courses are available in our regular Course Listings.

List of other Alignex Classes that qualify for State Sponsored Dislocated Worker Programs and are 16 hours of Training or less include:

SolidWorks Routing (8hrs)
SolidWorks File Management (8hrs)
SolidWorks Administrator (16hrs)
SolidWorks Motion (8hrs)
SolidWorks Workgroup PDM Contributor (4hrs)
SolidWorks Workgroup PDM - CAD Editor (4hrs)
Administering SolidWorks Workgroup PDM (8hrs)
SolidWorks Enterprise PDM Contributor (4hrs)
SolidWorks Enterprise PDM - CAD Editor (4hrs)
SolidWorks PhotoWorks (8hrs)
SolidWorks CAD Productivity Tools (8hrs)