FreeCad: Getting Started with Parametric Modeling Training Course

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level mechanical engineers and CAD designers who wish to use SolidWorks to design and implement industrial automation systems.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Install and configure SolidWorks for automation design.
• Design, simulate, and analyse industrial automation components and systems.
• Export designs for real-world implementation in industrial settings.

The course is structured to impart the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its implementation via Magicdraw/Cameo software, foundational Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and established best practices in MBSE.

This instructor-led live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web designers who wish to learn how to use CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CATIA V5 interface and navigation.
• Create 2D sketches and transform them into 3D models.
• Develop assemblies to combine multiple components.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level to intermediate-level web designers who wish to learn how to use CATIA V5 for collaborative product creation and product data management.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the CATIA V5 interface and navigation.
• Create 2D sketches and transform them into 3D models.
• Develop assemblies to combine multiple components.

SketchUp Pro is a 3D modelling software widely used in architecture, interior design, and product visualisation. It empowers users to create, modify, and present detailed spatial models with efficiency.

This instructor-led, live training (available online or onsite) targets intermediate-level interior designers and design professionals who wish to master SketchUp Pro for iPad. Participants will learn to create, visualise, and refine interior design concepts, including rooms, furniture, and layout compositions.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be able to:

• Set up and navigate SketchUp Pro on iPad efficiently.
• Create and modify interior models, including walls, furniture, and spatial layouts.
• Apply textures, materials, and lighting for realistic visualisations.
• Export and share models for presentation and collaboration.

Format of the Course

• Interactive lectures and guided demonstrations.
• Hands-on exercises and modelling practice on iPad.
• Live project work with feedback and Q&A sessions.

Course Customisation Options

• To request a customised training for this course, please contact us to arrange.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at web designers who wish to use Maya for creating 3D animations.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create realistic models and textures in Maya.
• Animate and render projects for high quality playback.
• Simulate natural effects like water and smoke.

This course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through the MagicDraw/Cameo software suite, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and industry best practices. The training covers the creation of templates and generation of reports within MagicDraw/Cameo, as well as how macros and scripts operate inside MagicDraw and their potential applications.

This course is tailored to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its practical application via MagicDraw/Cameo software, foundational MBSE simulation techniques, and industry best practices. The training covers core concepts and features of validation rules, validation suites, and model metrics, while introducing the essential principles of developing and utilising model queries within MagicDraw/Cameo.​

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at designers, mechanical engineers, and anyone who wishes to learn how to create 3D models that can be constructed or 3D printed.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create printable 3D models.
• Use geometric transformations to build complex 3D shapes.
• Model in a non-interactive manner using minimal lines of code.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at architects who wish to create 3D models for architectural designs using SketchUp.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Utilise SketchUp to create 3D models of buildings, landscapes, scenes, furniture, and more.
• Apply different types of materials to both the interior and exterior of a 3D structure.
• Geolocate a modeled structure to map realistic elements, such as shadows.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to use SolidWorks to sketch and produce a detailed drawing of their ideas and concepts.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the fundamentals of SolidWorks.
• Design and create parts, assemblies, and 3D models with SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at intermediate-level to advanced-level mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modelling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and more advanced SolidWorks features.
• Utilize the assembly modelling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modelling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is designed for intermediate to advanced-level mechatronics, mechanical, electrical, and electronics engineers who wish to further enhance their SolidWorks knowledge by mastering advanced part modelling, as well as other advanced features and shaping capabilities of SolidWorks.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Use multi-body solids, sweeping and lofting features, and more advanced SolidWorks features.
• Utilize the assembly modelling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modelling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate to advanced SolidWorks users who wish to deepen their modelling skills, master advanced features, and enhance design efficiency and accuracy.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Create complex parts, assemblies, and configurations efficiently.
• Use advanced modelling tools such as sweeps, lofts, and surfaces.
• Apply design tables, equations, and parametric controls.
• Perform simulations and motion studies to validate designs.

This instructor-led, live training in South Africa (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to explore the core functionalities of Solidworks PDM and its applicability to their organisation's design file management requirements.

By the end of this training, participants will be able to:

• Understand the key features and benefits of Solidworks PDM.
• Navigate the Solidworks PDM interface and workflows.
• Perform basic end-user tasks such as file check-in/check-out, versioning, and searching.
• Explore administrative functionalities, including vault configuration, user permissions, and workflow customisation.
• Assess the potential implementation of Solidworks PDM across multiple company sites.