You studied, practiced, and passed your SOLIDWORKS certification. Now make sure it actually helps you get hired. Where and how you list a CSWA, CSWP, or CSWE on your resume and LinkedIn profile affects whether recruiters and applicant tracking systems notice it. This guide shows exactly how to list SOLIDWORKS certifications, with examples you can copy.
Why Listing It Correctly Matters
Many engineering and design job postings mention SOLIDWORKS, and some mention the CSWA or CSWP specifically. Applicant tracking systems (ATS) scan resumes for those exact terms, and recruiters often search LinkedIn for them. If your certification is buried in a paragraph or listed only as an acronym, it can be missed. Hiring managers also value certifications because they show initiative. As we’ve written in finding a good SOLIDWORKS hire, verified skills make a candidate easier to trust.
The Official Certification Names
Use the full name and the acronym together so both humans and software recognize it:
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA), the entry-level certification
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP), the advanced certification
- Certified SOLIDWORKS Expert (CSWE), the expert-level certification
- Specialty certifications, such as sheet metal, weldments, surfacing, or simulation. These are Professional Advanced (CSWPA) certifications, for example CSWPA-SM for sheet metal. Use the exact name shown on your certificate.
The issuing organization is Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS.
How to List SOLIDWORKS Certification on Your Resume
1. Add a Certifications section
Create a section titled “Certifications” or “Licenses and Certifications.” For students and early-career engineers, place it near the top, just below education. For experienced engineers, it can go after work experience.
Example:
Certifications
Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP), Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS, 2026
Certified SOLIDWORKS Associate (CSWA), Dassault Systèmes SOLIDWORKS, 2025
2. Include the credential ID if you have one
Your certificate includes an identifier you can add on the same line, for example “Credential ID: [your certificate ID].” Employers can use it to verify the certification. Use the exact ID from your certificate.
3. Repeat the keyword in your skills section
List “SOLIDWORKS” in your technical skills along with the specific tools you use, such as assemblies, drawings, sheet metal, weldments, Simulation, or PDM. This helps ATS matching and shows depth beyond the certificate.
4. Back it up with a project
A single bullet under a project or job connects the certification to real work: “Designed a 3D printed fixture in SOLIDWORKS that reduced assembly time by 30%.” Specific results are far more persuasive than the certificate alone.
How to Add SOLIDWORKS Certification to LinkedIn
- On your profile, select Add profile section, then Recommended, then Add licenses and certifications.
- Name: enter the full title, such as “Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP).”
- Issuing organization: search for and select Dassault Systèmes or SOLIDWORKS so the logo appears.
- Issue date: the month and year you passed.
- Credential ID and URL: add your credential ID and, if available, a verification link.
- Skills: associate the certification with the SOLIDWORKS skill on your profile.
Then add “CSWP” or “CSWA” to your LinkedIn headline, for example “Mechanical Engineering Student | CSWP | Robotics and Product Design.” Headlines are heavily weighted in LinkedIn search. When you pass, consider sharing a short post about what you learned while preparing. It’s a natural way to show your network the new skill.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Listing only the acronym. Write the full name at least once.
- Listing an exam you haven’t passed. If you’re preparing, say “CSWP (in progress, expected December 2026)” rather than implying you’re certified.
- Misspelling SOLIDWORKS. The official styling is all capitals.
- Listing exam parts as separate certifications. If your exam was split into segments, list the certification you earned, not each segment.
- Burying it. For entry-level roles, your certification may be one of your strongest qualifications, so keep it easy to find.
Haven’t Earned It Yet?
If you’re still working toward certification, start with our free CSWA practice questions, then read what the CSWP exam is and how it can help your career and whether SOLIDWORKS certification is worth it. For structured prep, SolidProfessor’s certification learning paths include practice exams and video walkthroughs, and 3DEngr.com readers get 25% off a personal membership with promo code 3DENGR25.
Frequently Asked Questions
Should I put CSWA on my resume?
Yes, especially if you’re a student or early in your career. It shows verified SOLIDWORKS skills and helps your resume match job postings that mention SOLIDWORKS.
Where does a SOLIDWORKS certification go on a resume?
In a dedicated Certifications section. Students should place it near the top, below education, and experienced engineers can place it after work experience.
If I have a CSWP, should I still list the CSWA?
You can list both, with the higher certification first. On a crowded resume, the CSWP alone is enough, since it’s the more advanced credential.
Studying for SOLIDWORKS certification? See the complete SOLIDWORKS Certification Guide for every CSWA, CSWP, and CSWE study guide, practice exam, and tutorial on 3D Engineer.