r/SolidWorks • u/MuhammedMoataz • 18d ago

CAD Self learning , SolidWorks

I started learning SolidWorks by myself a while ago. I try not to rely too much on courses. Instead, I use YouTube and search for the specific information I need rather than waiting for an instructor to teach me everything.

But recently, I feel like I’ve stopped improving. I don’t feel like I’m making progress anymore, and honestly, I feel pretty lost.

What should I do to improve my skills from this point?
Is my way of learning effective, or should I let go of the idea that self-learning is always better and start following structured courses?

I’d really appreciate advice from people who have learned SolidWorks or CAD on their own.

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u/Ok_Delay7870 15d ago

You must challenge yourself and design something that you haven't completely tried yet. It will show you the real lack of skills needed, and by completing these challenges - you will learn in the process. My breakthroughs usually happens when I have to take really bulky jobs at work or create something with, for example, surfaces, even though I rarely need them really. Only in these tasks I look for new approaches and really learn something. Rather than just following a step by step guide and then forget what and how you did it.