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CSWPCORE, CSWA, CSWPSURF, CSWPSMTL, CSWPCDES, CSWPCMOT...What does it all mean?  Well it's not alphabet soup, these are the certification programs offered now, or will be real soon, by Solidworks.  Here is a quick run down of each:

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWPCORE)

Solid Modeling Specialist

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWA)

Proficient in Engineering Principles & 3D Visualization

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWPSURF)

Advanced - Surfacing Specialist

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWPSMTL)

Advanced - Sheet Metal Specialist

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWPCDES)

Advanced - COSMOSWorks Designer Specialist

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWPCDES)

Advanced - COSMOSWorks Designer Specialist

Certified SolidWorks Professional (CSWPCMOT)

Advanced - COSMOSMotion Specialist

2007 has seen a complete overhaul of the certification program.  The diversification of the testing program signals the growth of Solidworks.  People are using the software across such a wide array of industries, breaking the certification program down into focused areas makes perfect sense.  So how do you make sense of it all?  Head on over to Solidworks Certification Page and get the run down.  The tests are mostly based online, and it looks as if you will soon be able to purchase the exams online.  Not all the tests are available, but I'm sure they will be soon. Tomorrow night November 1st, the Los Angeles area Solidworks User Group will be hosting Solidworks Certification Manager, Jeremy Luchini.  Jeremy will be on hand to discuss the certification program, and give a preview of the new online based tests. Check back here Friday for all the highlights!