The complete SolidWorks learning path.

From first sketch to certification-ready.

Every course built by a practising CSWE with 18+ years in industry.

SolidWorks Fundamentals

Build the skills that actually transfer to the job.

The course that takes you from zero to CSWA-ready. No shortcuts, no filler. Real modelling methods used by working designers, taught by someone who’s been one for 18+ years.

What’s covered:

  • Part modelling foundations

  • Assemblies and constraints

  • Drawings and documentation

  • Design intent and best practice

  • CSWA exam preparation

★ 4.73 · 56 reviews · 330+ students

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What students say

  • Tobias H

    ★★★★★

    Did your course and followed your advice and put in the hours. Passed the CSWA with flying colors, achieving a score of 235/240 points with half an hour to spare. Thank you for a delightful learning experience. Only point of criticism: Where is your CSWP course?

  • A.U.

    ★★★★★

    I thought it was a great course. It felt structured and provided a logical approach to using SolidWorks. I really liked the end of section activities. I also liked how throughout the course you create parts which are later used to build an assembly. I also appreciated the extra learning resources.

  • Johnathon C

    ★★★★½

    One thing I liked was how everything was broken down into its own segments, that way it’s easier to find a specific topic you wanted to rewatch. Also I really enjoyed the portion where you went over the vocabulary. Over all a good experience and worth the time and money.

  • Martin S

    ★★★★½

    I have been a Fusion 360 user for the last six years… From the start it was clear, well explained and well structured. One of the best courses I have done on Udemy

  • Tom W

    ★★★★★

    I was particularly interested in this course as it is being run by a teacher who is also presently working in industry

  • Wayne H

    ★★★★★

    It is so great learning from a CSWE… the Expert just has that edge over the others. You can see it in Chris’s training.

  • Sebastian R

    ★★★★★

    As an industrial designer that mainly uses Rhino, the information provided allowed me to get an idea of how SolidWorks functions.

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Certification Path

CSWA → CSWP. A clear route to industry-recognised credentials.

Structured exam preparation that goes beyond practice questions. Understand the why behind every technique so the certification reflects what you can actually do.

  • CSWA Prep: included in Fundamentals

  • CSWP Prep: join the waitlist

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SolidWorks Fundamentals: The Workbook

A companion to the course. Structured exercises, reference material, and guided practice you can work through at your own pace.

Co-authored with CADclass. Available in both INSTRUCTOR and STUDENT versions. Both available as a PDF download or as a paperback copy from Amazon.

Instructors Version PDF U$39.99
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SolidWorks Fundamentals Workbook, instructor edition, co-authored with CADclass
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What’s next

From Model to Manufacture

Real-world SolidWorks workflows for working designers and engineers. Assemblies, drawings, tolerancing, and design intent at production scale.

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SolidWorks Designer Process: creating a master sketch

FAQs

  • Lessons are recorded in SolidWorks 2023 Professional. You can follow along in older or newer versions, though some menus and features may look slightly different.

  • Yes. You’ll need access to SolidWorks to follow along. A commercial licence, an education or student licence, SolidWorks for Makers, or a free trial all work.

  • No. Fundamentals starts from the beginning, with clear explanations and simple examples that build real confidence.

  • On Skool, alongside the free Fully Defined community. Enrol from this page and you’ll get access straight away.

  • Most students are outside Australia, and Skool charges in US dollars. Your bank converts the price at checkout.

  • For life. Work at your own pace and come back to any lesson whenever you need it.

  • No. Fully Defined is independent and isn’t affiliated with or endorsed by Dassault Systèmes. The CSWA prep is aligned with the official exam topics.

  • Most tutorials show how SolidWorks works. Fully Defined shows how designers actually use it, with design intent, project flow and real-world context. Everything is taught by a Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert and practising Industrial Designer.

  • A sketch is fully defined when dimensions and relations control every line, so it can’t shift unexpectedly. That’s how you lock in design intent.