SOLIDWORKS Training Solutions

Find the best training solution for your company.

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Get the most out of your SOLIDWORKS investment. GSC delivers certified, comprehensive training that brings your engineers up to speed on the latest technology advancements and insider knowledge, in a variety of formats.

Our tests will measure your SOLIDWORKS skill level. After your staff evaluation is completed, our experienced consultants will provide a full report with findings and recommendations which will put you in the right direction to maximizing your productivity.

MAXIMIZE YOUR SOLIDWORKS INVESTMENT WITH TRAINING

Get the most out of your SOLIDWORKS investment. GSC delivers certified, comprehensive training that brings your engineers up to speed on the latest technology advancements and insider knowledge, in a variety of formats.

Training your new employees seems obvious, but what about those who have used SOLIDWORKS for years? Training is important for all experience levels to ensure your employees are working efficiently in SOLIDWORKS. For even the most seasoned SOLIDWORKS users, regular training can offer fresh approaches and perspectives to complete tasks within the software, as well as reduce the amount of time your team spends problem-solving. Whether you require beginner, intermediate, or advanced training for your workforce, we provide a thorough and thoughtful education to ensure productivity.

Training Guarantee:
At GSC, we believe you deserve more than just great training. We believe that you deserve great training delivered in a way that works for you. Whether attending online or in any of our classroom locations, if you have to miss a portion of a class or simply feel that you could benefit from attending another session, you can retake the class as many times as you'd like within one year from the initial class date.

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GSC Classroom Training

Hands-on and Instructor-led

GSC's classroom training offers an immersive experience led by expert instructors with decades of experience. Our classroom training not only provides a fantastic learning environment away from the distractions of your workplace, but it's the fastest way to learn everything you need to know and get you back on the job — leveraging all your new skills — as soon as possible.

Our hands-on training follows a "learn by doing" approach. Our instructors engage and challenge you to apply your newly-attained skills through relevant case studies and exercises that relate directly to the skills you want to grow.

Our main goal is to make you successful. Whether you are looking to refresh your skills or expand your knowledge with advanced topics, we have a class fit for your needs.

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Live, Online

Live and Instructor-led

Need robust training but don't have the schedule or flexibility to leave the office? We've designed our online training specifically for you. Our classes are taught in 2-4 hour segments, requiring minimal time away from the job.

Our remote classroom approach gives you the same hands-on experience you've come to expect from our classroom courses, with all of the convenience of online training.

We use a unique combination of tools so you can see our instructors and they can see your desktop - at the same time. This means that during lab time, your instructor can see you working in real-time and can jump in and offer assistance the moment you need it.

GSC also offers you the ability to take many of our classes without needing a software license or a machine to run the license on. Using our virtual training machines allows users like you from anywhere in the world to take our training, even if you use Android or Macintosh machines to train on.

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ATTENDEE RECOMMENDATIONS

Connection:

  • Stable broadband connection of at least 1 Mbps
  • Network/user account permissions for:
    • Go To Training
    • Go To Assist

Browser:

  • Google Chrome - Preferred (most recent 2 versions)
  • Mozilla Firefox (most recent 2 versions)

Communications:

  • Microphone and Speakers (headset recommended)

Optional for Best Experience:

  • Second Monitor (For viewing lecture and communicating with instructor during labs)
  • Webcam (For video conferencing with class and instructor)

For Virtual Training Machines

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Connection:

  • Stable broadband connection of at least 5 Mbps download and 2 Mbps upload
  • Network/user account permissions for:
    • Windows RDP (Port 3389 must be open on your firewall)*

Software / Operating System:

  • Remote Desktop Client (Preferred Microsoft Remote Desktop Connection, formerly "Terminal Services Client." Non-Windows RDS clients should be tested and approved by GSC prior to class)*

For License Owners with Machines

SYSTEM REQUIREMENTS:

Software:

  • Appropriate software for class (SOLIDWORKS, Composer, etc.) 2019 or higher preferred

*Remote Desktop Protocol: GSC utilizes industry standard remote desktop connections to access our virtual training machines. By default, Remote Desktop Sessions use TCP port 3389 and UDP port 3389. Microsoft currently refers to their official RDP client software as Remote Desktop Connection, formerly "Terminal Services Client." The protocol is an extension of the ITU-T T. 128 application sharing protocol.

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Onsite

Classes at Your Location

Do you have a large engineering team that needs to improve their design performance or standardize practices? Would it be more convenient if we came to you? We're happy to teach classes onsite. 

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Custom

Class Curriculum Adapted to Your Needs

Engineering consulting services as well as custom training are available. We tailor training classes to your industry-specific needs. 

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ON DEMAND

Self-Paced, Online Training

  • SOLIDWORKS Tutorials
  • MySolidWorks training

A wide portfolio of general introductory and advanced SOLIDWORKS webinars and online videos. Learn at your own pace, in your own time. 

What Our Clients Say

One of the best instructor/professors I have ever had. Easily relatable and easy to follow. Always asked if anyone needed help and walked around occasionally to look for trouble.

Mitchell Taylor

LDI Industries

GSC is hands-down the best place to go for your software training. Their staff are incredibly friendly, knowledgeable, and hospitable. One of the other students in my training course was a disabled lady, and GSC went above and beyond to accommodate her needs without making her feel less capable than anyone else in the room. The facility itself is very comfortable and has a wonderful aesthetic and is jam-packed with all kinds of fascinating materials, processes, and tools - and their staff would be more than happy to share any of those experiences with you!

Anonymous

The SOLIDWORKS training I received at GSC has turned me into the expert “Go to Guy” at my company.  For the times when I cannot answer my colleagues questions, GSC is one call away.  They give me the answers quickly so I can go back to being an expert!

Ryan Keenan

J.W. Speaker Corporation

I had played around in the software a bit prior to taking the course and encountered several issues. Now that I've taken the course at GSC, I'm much more confident that I'll be able to overcome those issues when I get back to my projects.

Anonymous

The SOLIDWORKS Essentials class was packed with information delivered in a well-paced, clear format. The environment was inviting and comfortable, the people were very friendly and helpful, the instructor was a superb teacher, and the entire experience inspired creativity. The knowledge I’ve gained through this course will surely add great value to my skillset as an employee. I’m excited to take more courses at GSC!

Tory Meyer

KAPCO

Everything about the training was awesome. I have been using SOLIDWORKS for 6 years prior to taking the essentials class and I picked up a lot of tricks I didn't know.

Anonymous

One of the best training sessions I have taken in my 32-year career. The instructor showed a complete mastery of the subject, but could still meet students where they were starting from, and lead them to a better understanding of the material.

Mitchell Hein

CMD Corporation

Everything about the training was awesome. I have been using SOLIDWORKS for 6 years prior to taking the Essentials class, and I picked up a lot of tricks I didn't know.

Product Designer

Great training, I learned quite a bit in just a few days. Evan presented very clearly and fluidly. He has a very firm grip on the material

Anonymous

Overall I was surprised to see how similar the online class was to the in person classes. I thought that the lecture part was identical as far as my eyes were concerned.

Engineer

GSC's online training courses are fundamentally brilliant, with the expertise in instructors and the dense materials that they offer to you. This is my second online class for 3D CAD software and it was definitely worth it!

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