SolidCAM For Education

Professional CAM Technology for Your Classroom

OVERVIEW

Education

SolidCAM for Education provides technical schools, colleges, and training centers with full access to industry-standard CAM software at no cost. Our program helps students gain real, hands-on experience and build the skills they need for successful careers in manufacturing.

Comprehensive CAM Training for Schools

By integrating SolidCAM into your curriculum, students will:

Gain practical experience with the same software used in industry

Understand the complete design-to-manufacture process

Simulate and verify machining operations before production

Enter the workforce with skills that transfer directly to real-world jobs

What's Included At No Cost

We believe schools should have access to the same advanced tools manufacturers use. That’s why SolidCAM network licenses are provided free of charge to accredited institutions.

Free Network Licensing

Full access for classrooms and labs

Seamless CAD Integration

Works directly with SOLIDWORKS, Solid Edge, and Autodesk Inventor

Real-World Training

Students learn professional-level programming, simulation, & machining workflows

Instructor-Managed Access

No student edition needed - everything runs through your institution’s network license

Request Your Free Educational License

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Once approved, you can deploy SolidCAM in your classrooms and start training the next generation of manufacturing professionals.

Our Certification Courses

Certified SolidCAM Academic Associate (CSAA)

Empower your students with globally recognized certification programs designed to enhance their technical expertise and prepare them for industry demands.

Certified SolidCAM Academic Professional (CSAP)

Kickstart your CAM journey with this foundational certification, designed as the first step in academic education.

Certified SolidCAM Academic Expert (CSAE)

This Certified SolidCAM Academic Expert Course is the final stage – the complex level – of your academic education.

Provider of SolidCAM Academic Certifications (PSAC)*

Coming in 2026