Our Commitment to Excellence
At Robert Bowden Design, we believe that strong design is built on both experience and proven expertise. Our certifications reflect a commitment to maintaining a high level of technical knowledge, precision, and industry best practices.
What These Certifications Mean for Your Project
Certifications are more than badges — they represent verified knowledge in advanced SOLIDWORKS modeling, sheet metal design, weldments, surfacing, drawings, and PDM workflows.
For our clients, that means cleaner models, more accurate drawings, better design intent, and deliverables that are easier to manufacture, revise, and manage. Whether we are building a new assembly, preparing fabrication drawings, or helping organize CAD data, our certified experience helps reduce errors and create a smoother path from design to production.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Expert
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Expert (CSWE), you have proven your knowledge and skills with all aspects of design and modeling (Part Design, Assembly Design, and Drafting) using the SOLIDWORKS application. You have demonstrated your ability to utilize advanced functions and features to solve complex modeling challenges which typically requires six months to a year of daily practice with the software.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Professional
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Sheet Metal Professional (CSWP-SM), Employers can be confident that an individual with this certification understands the set of SOLIDWORKS tools that aid in the design of sheet metal components.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Surfacing Professional
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Surfacing Professional (CSWP-SU) you have demonstrated the ability to create advanced surface models as well as troubleshoot and fix broken surface bodies or imported bodies that are incorrect using advanced surfacing techniques.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Professional
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Professional (CSWP), you have demonstrated your capability of advanced mechanical design modeling functionality using the SOLIDWORKS application.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Weldments Professional
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Weldments Professional (CSWP-WD), employers can be confident that you understand the SOLIDWORKS tools that will aid in the design of Weldment components.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Admin
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Admin, you have demonstrated the ability to configure, manage, and support SOLIDWORKS PDM environments, including vault administration, workflows, user permissions, file management, and data control processes.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Associate
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Design Associate (CSWA), you demonstrate core proficiency in using the SOLIDWORKS Design application to create and evaluate 3D models. This certification validates your ability to build parts using features such as patterns, fillets, and chamfers; create assemblies with standard mates; analyze designs using dimensions, mass properties; and apply materials to represent real-world design intent, establishing you as a capable entry-level SOLIDWORKS user.
Certified SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tools Professional
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS Drawing Tools Professional (CSWP-DT), Employers can be confident that you understand the tools and functionality found in the SOLIDWORKS Drawing environment.
SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Interface
Issued by Dassault Systèmes
As a Certified SOLIDWORKS PDM Professional Interface professional, you have demonstrated knowledge of the SOLIDWORKS PDM user interface, including file check-in/check-out, version control, search tools, workflow states, and best practices for managing CAD data within a PDM vault.
