Learn, teach, and build confidence with SOLIDWORKS through project-based workbooks designed for students and educators.
Teach Solidworks with confidence using a workbook designed specifically for educators.
The Solidworks Fundamentals Workbook – Instructor Edition includes answer keys, rubrics, teaching notes, QR-linked resources, and a CSWA certification alignment guide that maps every project to exam objectives. It’s everything you need to deliver engaging, project-based CAD instruction and prepare students for industry certification. Download the PDF or order a printed copy and start teaching with confidence.
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Build real Solidworks skills through guided projects designed for complete beginners.
The Solidworks Fundamentals Workbook – Student Edition helps you develop CAD skills one project at a time, from a classic donut to a Saturn V rocket. Structured lessons, practical exercises, and open-ended challenges take you from your first sketch to job-ready fundamentals in about 12 hours. Download the PDF or order a printed copy and start building today.
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Master Solidworks by building projects that are actually FUN, including a Utility Carabiner, Finger Surfboard, Pizza Cutter, and Saturn V Rocket.
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Chris Buerckner is a product designer, Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert (CSWE), and founder of Fully Defined, an education platform for professional CAD training. He spent 10 years teaching at RMIT University and has extensive industry experience designing consumer products, blending real-world expertise with clear, practical instruction that helps learners master SOLIDWORKS and think like modern designers.
Jake O. Sugden is the co-founder and CTO of CADclass, where he combines mechanical engineering expertise with a passion for making and digital education. As co-author of several bestselling CAD books and producer of the CADclass YouTube channel, Jake creates accessible, highly visual resources that help learners build confidence with 3D design.
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Professor Joshua Manley is the co-founder and CEO of CADclass, an Autodesk Learning Partner, and co-author of multiple bestselling CAD books. With a background in CNC and CAD, published scientific research, and global teaching experience, Joshua helps makers, educators, and engineers turn ideas into reality. His TED-Ed lesson on bicycle physics has received millions of views.
Ed Charlwood is an award-winning educator, bestselling author, and CAD curriculum design expert. With over 20 years of teaching experience and a Master’s in Education from Cambridge University, Ed has developed STEM programs for thousands of students worldwide and is recognized as a Google Certified Innovator, Apple Distinguished Educator, and Autodesk Academic Partner.
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The books are a great place to start. If you're teaching CAD in a school, makerspace, or educational program, CAD Class also offers complete curriculum packages with instructor resources, lesson plans, assessments, certification pathways, and classroom licensing.
Get a PDF copy of Solidworks Fundamentals for Students and start building your dreams today.
