Become a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate Today! (CSWA-SM) (Udemy.com)
Master SOLIDWORKS FEA Static Simulation even if you are a complete beginner!
Created by: Tayseer Almattar
Last updated March 2024
What you will learn
- Be familiar with the simulation workflow.
- Be able to conduct static simulation analysis for parts and assemblies.
- Be able to communicate simulation results clearly.
- Have all the software skills needed to pass the SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate Exam
How it compares
Against the other 545 rated Udemy courses in 3D Modeling on CourseDuck:
- Rating4.6 out of 5higher than 56% of them
- Reviews201#315 of 546 by number of reviews
- Length3.6 hoursshorter than 68% of them
- Last updatedMarch 2024more recently than 66% of them
Course Description
Become a SOLIDWORKS Simulation Certified Associate Today!
Course Summary
This streamlined course will build you a strong foundation using the SOLIDWORKS simulation tools, even if you have never done any simulations before. These include how to set up your static simulation study and how to extract meaningful plots and results. It will enable you to evaluate your designs for a better design for the production cycle. In addition, it will equip you with all the practical skills needed for the official SOLIDWORKS Simulation Associate exam.
What is in the Course?
84 learning elements including:
77 videos
7 group simulation cases
Learning Objectives
Be familiar with the simulation workflow.
Be able to conduct static simulation analysis for parts and assemblies.
Be able to communicate simulation results clearly.
Questions Frequently Asked
What is the CSWA-Simulation Certification?
CSWA stands for Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate. The simulation associate certification is SOLIDWORKS official proof that you are familiar with all the foundational simulation tools to conduct sound analysis. It also proves that you have a good grasp of the capabilities of SOLIDWORKS simulation and an understanding of the Finite Element Analysis theory.
Why should I learn Simulation?
Simulations enable organizations to virtually test their designs before going towards prototyping. It will enable you to optimize your design while you are still working on it virtually. This will enable you to optimize your design for safety and reliability before you even start prototyping. It will save lots of time and money. It also enables the designer to experiment with lots of designs and virtually test them, resulting in optimal end products and avoiding material waste.
How does SOLIDWORKS simulation work?
SOLIDWORKS simulation tool utilizes the Finite Element Analysis (FEA) theory/method to make all the related calculations in the background. This is a significant reason why being familiar with the FEA method can help understand what the software does in the background. In a nutshell, FEA works by breaking complex structures into smaller elements that can be analyzed one at a time.
What is required to pass the CSWA-simulation certification exam?
To pass the CSWA-simulation exam, you will need to be familiar with the foundational tools and features in the SOLIDWORKS static analysis package. This is in addition to being familiar with the software 3D modeling tools and basic knowledge of engineering principles, including statics, strength of materials, and finite element analysis theory. This course covers the practical usage of the SOLIDWORKS Simulation tool. It DOES NOT cover engineering principles.
What Does This Course Cover?
What is the Finite Element Analysis method and its advantage.
What is the procedure of conducting a static simulation study.
How to load and set up the simulation plug-in.
What is the factor of safety, and how does it impact our designs.
What is the difference between beams, shells, and solids, and how to simulate each?
How to prepare our 3D models for simulation.
What are the different types of fixtures, and how to set them up.
What are the different types of loads, and how to set them up.
What are the different types of contacts, and how to set them up.
How to generate the stress distribution and displacement plots.
How to simulate assemblies and multi-body parts.
How to adjust the mesh density for your simulated models.
How to set up and use adaptive meshing.
How to re-format your plots for better communicative ones.
How to generate XY plots.
How to calculate the reaction forces in different areas of the model.
What is the difference between small and large displacements.
What are the different best practices in conducting simulation.
Instructor Details
- 4.6 Rating
201 Reviews
Tayseer Almattar
Tayseer Almattar is a visionary leader in design-driven innovation, currently serving as founder of TforDesign. With a B.S. in Mechanical Engineering from NC State University and an MDes in International Design and Business Management from the Hong Kong Polytechnic University, Tayseer has a robust educational foundation.
His career is marked by extensive work in instructional design and corporate mechanical training programs. Tayseer has harnessed the power of SOLIDWORKS to design products and create mechanical training materials, earning numerous professional certifications in the process. His expertise culminated in the publication of "Learn SOLIDWORKS" books published by Packt which have 3 editions at the moment.
Tayseer is deeply invested in environmental sustainability and its integration with product design, leading to the creation of the SustainabilityEdu Initiative. His passion for innovation extends to the realm of AI, where he guides businesses in leveraging AI's transformative potential. As a former lecturer at The Hong Kong Polytechnic University School of Design, he has shaped the future of innovation by teaching Digital Literacy to Designers.
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Reviews
By Stephen Balhan on 7/19/2026
As someone who came in with no experience in SOLIDWORKS simulation, this course was a good level. It introduces the basics and gives you all the tools you need to complete moderate level simulation studies. The information is presented clearly and accurately, and the lecturer is clearly knowledgeable about the topic. I definitely recommend this course for the price, I will be using these skills in the near future.
By Adam Blau on 3/13/2026
I have ADHD, The way you blend text, visual examples, made it really engaging and your intuitive style with explanations and simulations really helped me focus. It had a strong impact on my understanding, and I really appreciated it!
By Rad Vi on 10/25/2025
Good course for value. Excellent at introducing beginner concepts. I would adding a couple of bonus exercises at the end for extra practice. Also, specify which year and version of SW simulation you are using. There are subtle changes over the years. Would recommend course.
By Taehoon Lee on 9/9/2024
Good for learning basic functions of SolidWorks simulation. However, if you're aiming to take CSWA-S, this course only covers like 80-90%, of the material that shows up on the exam, so if you want to pass it safely, I recommend watching other youtube tutorial playlists in addition to this course, such as https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_SDVMsoGdK0&list=PLuQGIIvxt9NCALqPeati7HmYkSeFlf1Sy Btw, I passed the exam after taking this course (and the youtube tutorials)
By José Rivera on 8/10/2024
The course was great! I enjoy every lesson. I could learn some new things about SolidWorks Simulation. I would like to learn more specific things about SolidWorks Associative Test. But in general, this course was pretty good!
By René Ferré Covantes on 3/12/2024
It was a good course, the explanation was great because he explains every detail and a variety of tools I could take advantage of. The only thing I could say to improve this course is maybe do a video answering each of the practical quizes, thats because in the quiz that was about solid elements and shells I had different answers and with those videos I could know easily what mistakes I made. Furthermore, this course has help a lot in order to make a simulation test to the design I am working with for my thesis. And last but not least, the English level he used through the course was easy to comprehend. Thanks a lot, and greetings from Mexico.
By Sergio Flores González on 10/29/2023
Si vienes de la escuela y quieres reforzar tus conocimientos sobre como usar el software para realizar análisis FEA en vigas; este es el curso ideal para ti. Como el mismo nombre lo indica es para un nivel básico, permite conocer las funcionalidades que nos permitirán generar un análisis FEA simple además de dominar los conceptos que nos permitirán generar análisis más complejos en un futuro. Estoy satisfecho con el curso y su contenido.
By Ryan Tedjasukmana on 2/27/2023
So I finally finished this course including all the 5 quizzes. I think the instructor did a very good job with the lectures: they were informative, straightforward, and exactly what I needed. The main problems would be communicating design intents in the quizzes. I had to make assumptions here and there to make them work and sometimes getting different results from the answer keys.
By Carlos Javier Espinoza Morales on 2/23/2023
Everything is great, no issues with the content itself. However, audio is sometimes inconsistent between sections. For example, the audio is at high volume when the instructor first appears in the shot, then it reduces significantly, making me turn up the volume in those sections. And when it transitions back to a video without the instructor, the audio jumps again to high volume, making me turn down the volume. This is the only nitpick I have regarding this course.
By Saúl Abraham Hernández Guido on 1/30/2023
Great course! I needed to use simulation for my venture and with this knowledge I can now do the necessary simulations to offer a good product. It helped me a lot to understand concepts that I did not fully understand, but everything was explained very pleasantly and without complications. Thanks a lot.
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Overall Score : 92 / 100











