I actually do training at my workplace (20+ new users), I
suggested ditching the VAR Training (I've attended and find it
useless for new users). Now I use SolidProfessor as my training
partner.
I've used it, and found it very good. You can spend 5 days at
the VAR training, and hope to remember what you learned when you
need it, or use Solidprofessor and go back to the exact item you
need to review whenever you want. Sure you can't ask it questions,
but that's what this forum is all about, right?
We have the 2008 edition installed on a common station for
all who need to use it and for new hires. Works great for both
intro and fresh or the "Oh I didn't know that" question. Doesn't
bore the viewer and viewer can mark their place for when they want
to come back and finish later or for just future reference. Highly
recommend.
We have it and use it for new employees and update training.
It's much cheaper than VAR training and as some have said, you can
always go back to the topics for review. I recommend it.
I really like solidprofessor alot as it shows you exactly how
to use solidworks. It feels like you have your own personal tutor
sitting next to you with showing mouse clicks and voice over. Plus
if you forget something you can watch it again anytime.
I just bought and started to use the Premium version of SolidProfessor along with a student version of SolidWorks at home to bolster my skill set. So far, I really like the SolidProfessor program. Love to watch the lessons mulitple times so I can get a grip on things that I am weak on. I have taken the VAR training and it's too much, too fast and I just got confused. This way is cheaper and I have the program at my disposal at all times for training, re-learning, etc. BTW, I got the Premium version of SolidProfessor for half price because I am a student after I was able to provide my student ID & info!
I use SolidProfessor video training in conjunction with the official SolidWorks manuals that resellers use for training. I purchased the SolidWorks training manuals used on eBay from someone who's company could afford the expensive reseller training. I've seen a lot of SolidWorks video training and feel SolidProfessor video training is the best video training available for SolidWorks.
Solid professor has now changed the way you watch the files. You must have an Internet connection . This doesn't help people at work when bandwidth is restricted due to the latest economic restrictions on all of us. I'm currently waiting on an answer from solid professor if they are going to change their thinking.
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Overall, SolidProfessor does a great job. Easy to follow lessons. The narrator does a good job of explaining everything without sounding blah.
I actually do training at my workplace (20+ new users), I suggested ditching the VAR Training (I've attended and find it useless for new users). Now I use SolidProfessor as my training partner.
I just bought and started to use the Premium version of SolidProfessor along with a student version of SolidWorks at home to bolster my skill set. So far, I really like the SolidProfessor program. Love to watch the lessons mulitple times so I can get a grip on things that I am weak on. I have taken the VAR training and it's too much, too fast and I just got confused. This way is cheaper and I have the program at my disposal at all times for training, re-learning, etc. BTW, I got the Premium version of SolidProfessor for half price because I am a student after I was able to provide my student ID & info!
I use SolidProfessor video training in conjunction with the official SolidWorks manuals that resellers use for training. I purchased the SolidWorks training manuals used on eBay from someone who's company could afford the expensive reseller training. I've seen a lot of SolidWorks video training and feel SolidProfessor video training is the best video training available for SolidWorks.
Jon Banquer
San Diego, CA
http://cadcamtechnologyleaders.blogspot.com/
Solid professor has now changed the way you watch the files. You must have an Internet connection . This doesn't help people at work when bandwidth is restricted due to the latest economic restrictions on all of us. I'm currently waiting on an answer from solid professor if they are going to change their thinking.