{"id":19926,"date":"2025-08-18T11:18:03","date_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:18:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/?p=19926"},"modified":"2025-08-18T11:18:03","modified_gmt":"2025-08-18T15:18:03","slug":"lesson-8-solidworks-academic-certification-solidworks-additive-manufacturing-associate-cswa-am-exam","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.solidworks.com\/teacher\/2025\/08\/lesson-8-solidworks-academic-certification-solidworks-additive-manufacturing-associate-cswa-am-exam.html","title":{"rendered":"Lesson 8: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate (CSWA-AM) exam."},"content":{"rendered":"

In the last few lessons<\/a>, we addressed the Academic SOLIDWORKS CAD Design Associate (CSWA) Certification exam journey.<\/p>\n

SOLIDWORKS Certification demonstrates your commitment to enhancing your skill set in an ever-changing world.<\/p>\n

Lesson 8 covers the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate (CSWA-AM) exam. The CSWA-AM exam can be taken with either Desktop SOLIDWORKS or 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n

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Obtaining the CSWA-AM certification indicates a foundation in and apprentice knowledge of today\u2019s 3D printing technology and market. Note<\/strong>: If your school is an Academic Provider, the provider can allocate a free CSWA-AM exam opportunity.<\/p>\n

The CSWA-AM exam covers numerous areas: material types, printing technologies, machine types and processes, part design and orientation for 3D printing, printer preparation, post printing finishing STereoLithography (SLA), Slicer software features and functionality and available software-based printing aids.<\/p>\n

Click<\/strong> the following link: Academic Certification | SOLIDWORKS<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Home page is displayed.<\/p>\n

Slide the side bar<\/strong> downward.<\/p>\n

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View<\/strong> the available information.<\/p>\n

The page is an excellent resource of information on the available Academic Certification exams and how to become a SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Provider<\/p>\n

Click the SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate (CSWA-AM)<\/strong> hyperlink.<\/p>\n

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The SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate (CSWA-AM) page is displayed.<\/p>\n

Slide the side bar<\/strong> downward.<\/p>\n

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View<\/strong> the available information.<\/p>\n

The page provides a wealth of information on the SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate (CSWA-AM) exam.<\/p>\n

Click <\/strong>the following link: Training | MySolidWorks<\/a>. Note<\/strong>: A 3DEXPERIENCE ID to required.<\/p>\n

Login<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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Click the Training<\/strong> tab.<\/p>\n

Enter Additive Manufacturing<\/strong> in the Search box.<\/p>\n

Click the Search <\/strong>icon.<\/p>\n

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View the available video and tutorial.<\/p>\n

It is highly recommended to complete the 10-part learning path located on the Additive Manufacturing | MySolidWorks Training<\/a> link before taking the CSWA-AM exam.<\/p>\n

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The 10-part learning path addresses the STereoLithography (SLA), Selective Laser Sintering (SLS), and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) processes of 3D printing, and how it\u2019s rapidly changing the manufacturing world. The learning path covers the basics of setting up and running successful parts from your FDM or SLA printer.<\/p>\n

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The lessons cover: Intro<\/strong>duction to Additive Manufacturing<\/strong> (7 minutes), Machine Types<\/strong> (8 minutes), Materials<\/strong> (7 minutes), Model Preparation<\/strong> (9 minutes), File Export Settings<\/strong> (8 minutes), Machine Preparation<\/strong> (7 minutes), Printing the Part<\/strong> (6 minutes), Post Printing<\/strong> (7 minutes), Part Finishing<\/strong> (9 minutes) and Software Options<\/strong> (9 minutes).<\/p>\n

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If your school is an Academic Provider, the provider can allocate free CSWA-AM exam opportunities. An Academic Certification Provider is defined as an educational institution on subscription, with a minimum number of licenses (varies by country), that is eligible to administer CSWA, CSWP and other specialty exams.<\/p>\n

There are 50 questions in the CSWA-AM exam. Each question is worth 2 points. Questions are either in a True or False or a multiple-choice format.<\/p>\n

You are allowed to answer the questions in any order. Total exam time is 60 minutes. You need a minimum passing score of 80 or higher. The exam is out of 100 points.<\/p>\n

Note<\/strong>: The exam covers the Ultimaker 3 (FFF) and the FormLabs Form 2 (SLA) machine as examples. Fused Filament Fabrication (FFF) and Fused Deposition Modeling (FDM) are used interchangeably in the certification exam.<\/p>\n

After passing the CSWA-AM exam, you will receive an electronic certificate, digital badge and personal listing (if allowed) in the 3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center.<\/p>\n

If you fail the CSWA-AM exam, you will need to wait 14-days before retaking it again.<\/p>\n

Additional Resources<\/strong>: Note:<\/strong> A 3DEXPERIENCE ID is required.<\/p>\n

Click<\/strong> the following link: Additive Manufacturing Introduction | MySolidWorks Training<\/a><\/p>\n

Login<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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View<\/strong> the available video on Additive Manufacturing Certification Preparation.<\/p>\n

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View the available tutorials.<\/p>\n

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Lesson 8 is finished.<\/p>\n

Other blogs in this SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification Series<\/p>\n

Lesson 1 SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification \u2013 What is the Journey?<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesson 2 SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification \u2013 Certification Provider Program for EDU<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesson 3 SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification 3DEXPERIENCE Certification Center<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesson 4: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification \u2013 Exam Opportunities<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesson 5: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification \u2013 Student Needs<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesson 6: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification \u2013 CSWA Exam Part 1<\/a><\/p>\n

Lesson 7: SOLIDWORKS Academic Certification – CSWA Exam Part 2<\/a><\/p>\n

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Lesson 9 covers the on-line proctored SOLIDWORKS Additive Manufacturing Associate (CSWA-AM) exam. The exam can be taken with either Desktop SOLIDWORKS or 3DEXPERIENCE SOLIDWORKS.<\/p>\n

Design well.\u00a0 Marie<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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