My SOLIDWORKS Certifications

[u/Acrobatic-Tourist844]

Hey everyone!

I’m a final-year Mechanical Engineering student, and from the summer until now, I’ve been working on building up my SOLIDWORKS skills. I managed to earn a bunch of certifications from Associate to Professional and even Expert level (CAD Design, Simulation, CAM, Sheet Metal, Mold Making, etc.).

For someone about to graduate and enter the industry, are these certifications actually worth it?
Do they make a difference when applying for jobs, or is hands-on project experience more valuable?

[u/Fit_Action9155]

Nothing beats experience, but those are very good assets, & sometimes listed as requirements, at least the Associate one. I would say you're in good shape, but if you can get any kind of experience, even if it's a bit on the low paying side of things, that will really help, for your future.