Hi everyone,
I’m a Mechanical Engineering student and I’m getting close to applying for internship positions. I’ve been thinking about taking the CSWA certification, but I’m not sure if the industry cares about it.
I already have some basic CAD knowledge and some experience using SolidWorks, but I would like to hear from people who have already taken the exam or who work in the field.
Do you think having the CSWA certification actually helps when applying for internships or entry-level engineering positions? Does it make any noticeable difference on a resume, or is it more important to simply have good projects and CAD experience?
I would also like to know what the exam is like. Is it mostly basic modeling, drawings, assemblies, and mass properties? How difficult is it for someone who already knows the fundamentals of SolidWorks? Also, how much preparation would you recommend before taking it?
Any tips, study resources, or personal experiences would be really helpful.
Thanks!