Course Overview
This introductory gateway course is the entry point to the 3DEXPERIENCE® platform. Its purpose is to empower users of the platform by teaching them how to access their work environment, navigate, search, work on their data, use and manage their dashboard and collaborate with their peers, thanks to communities. Learn how to navigate the interface and functionalities, connect to the platform, manage your projects, search documents and share content along with knowledge or skills with other users.
Short videos will show you how to search and visualise the results, explore or open your 3D data, filter the data, manipulate the tree, use the basic functionalities (section, favourites, change view, …).
NOTE: Classroom Training is offered in the United Kingdom only.
What You'll Learn
Course Agenda
Understand the 3DEXPERIENCE interface
Connect to the 3DEXPERIENCE platform and access your Dashboard
Use the 6WTags for searching content
Share various documents with other users through 3DSpace
Use standard menus and commands
Explain functionalities of various apps in the 3DEXPERIENCE platform
Import new data and export as 3DXML files
Search for 3D data using different methods
Explore and open 3D data
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Training Booking Process
How to book a course?
Training Methods

Self-Paced
Student, job-seeker, or working professional? Our SOLIDWORKS self-paced training essentials course gives you the flexibility to learn when and where you want.

In-Classroom / Virtual
For those who prefer a traditional classroom environment courses can be taken in one of our training locations in the UK and Ireland.
Our virtual courses provide hands-on, live, interactive group training session from a professional, qualified instructor.

Onsite / Bespoke
We can arrange onsite training for any of our courses, contact us to discuss further.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Accredited
- SOLIDWORKS certified training instructors
- All courses are CPD-accredited for professional development
- Attendees receive certificates for every course
Variety & Frequency
- Courses run every week of the year (1200+ per year)
- 70+ courses, we cover a broad range of topics and software
- Training passport bundles provide amazing value
Convenience
- 22 training venues located across the UK & Ireland
- State-of-the-art Virtual training is available
- We can arrange onsite and bespoke training courses
Quality
- 4.9 Star rating on Feefo for training courses
- Limited class sizes ensure personal attention
- Hands-on format with high-end PCs for every attendee
You can reserve your place on our SOLIDWORKS training courses for free via our course schedule.
Simply find the course you'd like to attend and click 'Book Now' and complete your registration.
If you have already purchased a course or passport then there is nothing else you need to do. If you haven't bought the course yet then your SOLIDWORKS account manager will be in touch to discuss your requirements and arrange payment.
Alternatively you can give us a call on 01926 333777 and book your course today!
Yes! All of our classroom and virtual courses are CPD-accredited, meaning you are guaranteed to progress in your professional development.
A SOLIDWORKS Passport offers you a comprehensive training and development plan in one single purchase.
These Passports allow you to make massive savings on training, compared to purchasing multiple courses one at a time.
Separate Passports are available for SOLIDWORKS CAD & SolidCAM, depending on your design & manufacturing needs.
Each SOLIDWORKS CAD Passport can be purchased in different lengths that are valid for 1, 2, 3 or 5 years. The passport is active from the date of the first course you attend.
We recommend new SOLIDWORKS users start off with SOLIDWORKS Essentials. From there the courses that you benefit you most will depend on your products and workflow.
For most professional SOLIDWORKS users the best courses to take next are: Advanced Part Modelling, Drawings, Advanced Assembly modeling.
We are always happy to discuss your requirements and provide advice on the best training and resources for you. Speak to your account manager, contact us online or get in touch via training@solidsolutions.co.uk.
Every license of SOLIDWORKS on subscription comes with complimentary exam vouchers so you can get certified. Learn more about the series of exams on our dedicated SOLIDWORKS Certifications page.
Book your next course to continue your journey to becoming a certified SOLIDWORKS expert.
We have a variety of classrooms across the UK and Ireland where you can learn SOLIDWORKS. Check out our SOLIDWORKS Training locations here and find a venue near you.
Our virtual classrooms can be accessed by anyone, anywhere. So in the unlikely event that there isn't a classroom nearby, or you'd prefer to attend remotely, You can still attend your chosen training course.
Get in touch with our team as soon as you are able to. Give us a call on 01926 333777 or email training@solidsolutions.co.uk and we can assist you.
Take a look at our Training Course Schedule, as you may be able to rearrange to attend an alternative date for your chosen course.
Our courses offer free cancellation providing the cancellation occurs outside of the fourteen days before the course start date.
Please refer to the Terms & Conditions for full information surrounding cancellations & fees.
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