FreeCad: Getting Started with Parametric Modeling Training Course

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

By the conclusion 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.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is tailored for intermediate-level architects looking to leverage ArchiCAD for architectural design, building information modelling (BIM), and advanced construction documentation.

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

• Create, modify, and manage both 2D and 3D views within projects.
• Understand and manipulate objects, components, and libraries in ArchiCAD.
• Produce detailed building sections, elevations, and component details.
• Analyse and optimise building energy performance using ArchiCAD’s energy analysis tools.
• Develop photorealistic renderings and animations for presentations.
• Automate building processes and run performance simulations.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or in-person) is targeted at web designers who want to create accurate 2D models using AutoCAD.

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

• Create and update AutoCAD drawings, plans, and layouts.
• Manage various style dimensions for advanced styling.
• Master the Cartesian coordinate system to produce meaningful and dynamic input.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at advanced-level web designers who wish to learn how to handle heavy drawings using AutoCAD.

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

• Understand the challenges associated with large drawings and implement strategies for efficient file organization.
• Apply techniques to improve drawing performance and handle regenerations efficiently.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 course is designed to teach the fundamentals of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application through the MagicDraw/Cameo software, basic Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and best practices in MBSE. The training covers creating templates and generating reports within the MagicDraw/Cameo tool suite, and explains how macros and scripts operate within MagicDraw and their potential applications.

Designed to teach the core principles of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its application via MagicDraw/Cameo software, fundamental MBSE simulation techniques, and industry best practices. This training covers the essential concepts and features of validation rules, validation suites, and model metrics, while introducing the foundational aspects of creating and utilizing model queries within MagicDraw/Cameo.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or on-site) 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:

• Use SketchUp to create 3D models of buildings, landscapes, scenes, furniture, etc.
• Apply different types of materials to the interior and exterior of a 3D structure.
• Geolocate a modeled structure for mapping realistic elements, such as shadows.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 Botswana (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 modeling, 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 modeling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modeling features of SolidWorks.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (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 modeling, 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 modeling capabilities of SolidWorks.
• Master the advanced modeling features of SolidWorks.

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

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

• Efficiently create complex parts, assemblies, and configurations.
• Utilise advanced modelling tools such as sweeps, lofts, and surfaces.
• Apply design tables, equations, and parametric controls.
• Conduct simulations and motion studies to validate designs.

This instructor-led, live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is aimed at beginner-level users who wish to explore the core functionalities of Solidworks PDM and its applicability to their organization'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 customization.
• Assess the potential implementation of Solidworks PDM across multiple company sites.