[{"data":1,"prerenderedAt":124},["ShallowReactive",2],{"Y2ejsR7i5TRnvRZhasw9uZ5TrLwCNbS8VSyCzWG4Io0":3,"article_new-certification-exam-certified-solidworks-simulation-associate-fea-1_solidworks":10,"_apollo:default":122,"_apollo:identified":123},{"mailchimpAudience":4},{"actionUrl":5,"slug":6,"locale":7,"default":8,"__typename":9},"","new-certification-exam-certified-solidworks-simulation-associate-fea-1","en","https:\u002F\u002F3ds.us3.list-manage.com\u002Fsubscribe\u002Fpost?u=ed4601044e1936748c0d2aa6b&id=e5080ff9fe&f_id=002d4de2f0","MailchimpAudience",{"posts":11},{"nodes":12,"__typename":121},[13],{"id":14,"slug":6,"title":15,"uri":16,"excerpt":17,"locale":18,"featuredImage":21,"tableOfContents":29,"content":30,"date":31,"authorJobTitle":5,"author":32,"masterings":45,"globalTags":49,"products":52,"disciplines":66,"seo":110,"__typename":120},"cG9zdDo2MzY5NA==","New Certification Exam: Certified SolidWorks Simulation Associate – FEA","\u002Fproducts\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fnew-certification-exam-certified-solidworks-simulation-associate-fea-1","\u003Cp>SolidWorks introduces a new certification exam based on the SolidWorks Simulation application…\u003C\u002Fp>\n",{"locale":19,"__typename":20},"en_US","Locale",{"node":22,"__typename":28},{"large":23,"__typename":24,"medium_large":23,"thumbnail":25,"srcSet":26,"sizes":27},"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017c34198f2e970b.jpg.webp","MediaItem","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017c34198f2e970b-150x150.jpg.webp","https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017c34198f2e970b.jpg.webp 647w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017c34198f2e970b-300x92.jpg.webp 300w","(max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px","NodeWithFeaturedImageToMediaItemConnectionEdge",[],"\u003Cp>SolidWorks introduces a new certification exam based on the SolidWorks Simulation application and the Finite Element Method.  The Certified SolidWorks Simulation Associate – FEA (CSWSA-FEA) exam is a 2 hour, on-line exam that evaluates knowledge in linear static analysis theory and FEM theory.  The exam also measures skills in Solid, Shell and Beam applications. –\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cfigure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\">\u003Cimg loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"600\" height=\"347\" src=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017ee5bd403f970d-800wi.jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-63697\" srcset=\"https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017ee5bd403f970d-800wi.jpg.webp 600w, https:\u002F\u002Fblog-assets.solidworks.com\u002Fuploads\u002F2025\u002F12\u002F6a00d83451706569e2017ee5bd403f970d-800wi-300x174.jpg.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \u002F>\u003C\u002Ffigure>\u003Cp>Developed by engineers and educators, the CSWSA-FEA exam can be offered to students through our \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsw\u002Feducation\u002Fcertification-programs-cad-students.htm\" target=\"_self\" title=\"CSWA Provider Program\">Certified SolidWorks Provider program\u003C\u002Fa>. Qualified schools, on subscription, and students that have passed the Certified SolidWorks Associate Exam (CSWA),  may now take the CSWSA-FEA exam.  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>The Application to become a CSWA provider can be found through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.solidworks.com\u002Fsw\u002Feducation\u002Fcertification-programs-cad-students.htm\" target=\"_self\" title=\"CSWA Provider Program\">Certified SolidWorks Provider program\u003C\u002Fa>.\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Students need to have applied knowledge in Statics, Strength of Materials, Materials, and FEA Theory.  To prepare for the exam, students should review examples that require beam elements, shell elements (sheet metal parts) and solid elements.  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>Passing the CSWSA-FEA exam leads to recognition with a certificate and your name listed in the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.virtualtester.com\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fbranding\u002Fuser-portal\u002Fuser-portal.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"SolidWorks Virtual Testing Center\">SolidWorks Virtual Testing Center\u003C\u002Fa>.  \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp>CSWSA-FEA exam is offered to our commercial users through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Flogin.solidworks.com\u002Fnidp\u002Fidff\u002Fsso?id=cpenglish&sid=0&option=credential&sid=0\" target=\"_self\" title=\"SolidWorks Customer Portal\">SolidWorks Customer Portal\u003C\u002Fa>  or through the \u003Ca href=\"https:\u002F\u002Fwww.virtualtester.com\u002Fsolidworks\u002Fbranding\u002Fuser-portal\u002Fuser-portal.html\" target=\"_self\" title=\"SolidWorks Testing Center\">SolidWorks Virtual Testing Center\u003C\u002Fa>.   Marie\u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>\u003Cp> \u003C\u002Fp>","2012-11-30T16:00:00",{"node":33,"__typename":44},{"nicename":34,"description":35,"slug":36,"name":37,"firstName":38,"lastName":39,"avatar":40,"__typename":43},"marie-planchard","Marie Planchard is an education and engineering advocate. 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