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 course is structured to instruct participants on the foundational principles of the Systems Modeling Language (SysML), its implementation via MagicDraw/Cameo software, fundamental Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE) simulation techniques, and established best practices in MBSE.

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 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.

SketchUp Pro is a three-dimensional modelling application utilized in architectural, interior design, and product visualization fields, empowering users to generate, alter, and present intricate spatial models with efficiency.

This instructor-led live training (available online or on-site) targets intermediate-level interior designers and design professionals eager to master SketchUp Pro for iPad. The course focuses on creating, visualizing, and refining interior design concepts, including rooms, furniture, and layout compositions.

After completing this training, participants will be able to:

• Configure and navigate SketchUp Pro on iPad with ease.
• Construct and modify interior models, encompassing walls, furniture, and spatial arrangements.
• Utilize textures, materials, and lighting to achieve realistic visualizations.
• Export and distribute models for presentation and collaborative purposes.

Course Format

• Interactive lectures paired with guided demonstrations.
• Practical exercises and hands-on modelling practice on the iPad.
• Live project work accompanied by feedback and Q&A sessions.

Course Customization Options

• To request a tailored training session for this course, please contact us to make arrangements.

This instructor-led live training in Botswana (online or onsite) is tailored for web designers looking to utilise Maya for creating 3D animations.

Upon completion of this training, participants will be capable of:

• Building realistic models and textures within Maya.
• Animating and rendering projects to ensure high-quality playback.
• Simulating natural phenomena such as water and smoke.

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 in-person) 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 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.