SolidWorks Training for 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. 

SolidWorks Basics(16 hrs) - SolidWorks Basics & Part Modeling teaches you how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software interface to build parametric models.  SW_Basics.pdf

SolidWorks Drawings & Assemblies (16 hrs)- SolidWorks Drawings & Assembly Creation teaches you how to use the SolidWorks mechanical design automation software to create parametric model drawings and assemblies. SW_Assemblies.pdf

SolidWorks Advanced Drawings(16 hrs) - SolidWorks Advanced Drawings teaches you advanced techniques in making drawings of  SolidWorks parts and assemblies. SW_Adv_Drawings.pdf

SolidWorks Advanced Part Modeling(16 hrs) -  Advanced Part Modeling teaches you how to use multibody solids, sweeping and lofting features, and the more advanced shaping capabilites of Solidworks. SW_Adv_Parts.pdf-

SolidWorks Advanced Assembly Modeling(16 hrs) - Advanced Assembly Modeling teaches you how to maximize your use of the assembly modeling capabilities of SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. SW_Adv_Assembly.pdf

SolidWorks Advanced Surfacing(16 hrs) -  Advanced Surface Modeling teaches you how to build freeform shapes using SolidWorks mechanical design automation software. SW_Adv_Surface.pdf

SolidWorks Sheet Metal (8 hrs) - 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. SW_Sheet_Metal.pdf

SolidWorks Weldments (8 hrs) - Weldments teaches you how to create welded structures with standard structural members.Weld beads are also covered. SW_Weldments.pdf

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)

Requirements and eligibility can vary and are determined by your local Dislocated Workers county office. Please contact your Alignex sales rep. or e-mail us at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it   for more information.