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DriveWorks Pro Certification – Expand Your Knowledge And Demonstrate Your Skills

The DriveWorks Pro Essentials Certification is a certification exam for DriveWorks customers with active subscription and access to SOLIDWORKS.


Why Should I Take The DriveWorks Pro Essentials Certification?

If you’re currently using DriveWorks in your day-to-day job, getting certified can be a game-changer. It not only helps you discover untapped functionalities within DriveWorks but also equips you with the skills needed to address challenges efficiently. The certifications provide a tangible way to showcase your expertise to employers and take your career to new heights.

In the competitive world of design and engineering, standing out from the crowd and showcasing your skills can have a real impact. At DriveWorks we offer a unique opportunity for users to showcase their skills and expertise through DriveWorks certifications.


What Do I Need To Know Before I Take The Certification?

If you’re an experienced DriveWorks Pro user, you may already have all the knowledge you need to take the certification.

If you’re a new DriveWorks Pro user or just getting started then we recommend that you start by the DriveWorks Pro Essentials Training with your DriveWorks Reseller. DriveWorks Pro Training is a 3-day class offered by DriveWorks Resellers, using DriveWorks training materials. The training covers the core concepts: Rules, Automation, Form Design, Workflow and Configuration, teaching how to automate and configure same but different designs. The training covers everything you need to know to pass the certification exam. Contact us or your DriveWorks Reseller for more information.

You will need SOLIDWORKS 2022 or later installed to complete the certification. You will also need DriveWorks Pro Administrator 20.5 (or later) installed and licensed.


What Does The Certification Involve?

The DriveWorks Pro Essentials certification is a timed exam in the DriveWorks Learning Portal with questions on the following topics:

  • About DriveWorks Pro
  • Automating CAD (SOLIDWORKS)
  • Specification Flow and Specification Macros
  • Automating SOLIDWORKS Drawings
  • Troubleshooting Tools
  • Tabulated Data
  • Automating Documents

You will be asked a combination of free textmultiple choice and drag & drop questions and you will have 3 hours to complete the exam.


Certification Feedback

After passing the certification (you will need a score of 80% or above to pass), you will be given feedback to let you know which questions you answered incorrectly to help you improve your DriveWorks Pro knowledge further.


Our Tips For Taking The Certification

  1. Download the zip file of pre-created content before you start the certification. You will be asked to answer some of the questions using the contents in the zip file.
  2. Create a new folder on a local drive to store all files you need for the exam
  3. If you change your mind on an answer that you’ve already submitted, don’t worry, you can always go back to change your answer
  4. If you are unsuccessful, we’ll tell you which question(s) you answered incorrectly and you will need to wait 24 hours before attempting the DriveWorks Pro Essentials Certification again

Learning Resources To Help You Succeed With DriveWorks Pro

We have a wide selection of learning resources to help you get the most out of DriveWorks Pro.

They include how to videos, a complete online help file, DriveWorks Pro forum, technical tips and webinars.


Get Certified And Demonstrate Your Skills

Make the most of your DriveWorks software by developing your skills and knowledge with a DriveWorks Certification.