Certified Service Partner
The final step in our Service Partner Program is Certified Service Partner status.
Who can apply?
- Only approved SolidWorks Associate Service Providers can apply. (SolidWorks and software resellers cannot apply to become a Certified Service Partner.)
- Two employees must pass the basic and advanced certifications for SolidWorks® Enterprise PDM (must score 80% or higher on the written test, 100% on the Practical Test)
- Your company must provide five customer and/or reseller references working in the SolidWorks PDM family (e.g., SolidWorks Enterprise PDM, SmartTeam, M1, etc.)
- We recommend that at least one person in your company be certified in Microsoft® SQL, Windows 2003 Server, and C++ programming
How to apply:
- Complete the Certified Service Partner Application (available in the Associate Service Partner section of the Secure Partner Desktop) and return it to SolidWorks
- When we have approved your application, we will email you the Certified Service Partner License Agreement to sign and return
- Pass a 90-minute SolidWorks® Enterprise PDM Implementation Panel Review
- Your company must recertify every two years
Certified Service Partner benefits:
- You will receive a copy of the latest version of SolidWorks Premium and SolidWorks Enterprise PDM software
- You will have access to the SolidWorks Customer Portal
- You will have access to the SolidWorks API support group
- We will add your company to our online Partner directory and publicize it on our website. Click here to see the directory
- You will have first priority for all marketing opportunities, including trade shows, demo CDs, and no-fee direct mail
Questions or comments? Please contact the SolidWorks Partner Program at partners@solidworks.com.




