Reddit reviews Beginner's Guide to SOLIDWORKS 2016 - Level I

The parametric drawing class is light. Maybe the worst thing is swept cuts till the end where you learn to do assemblies but its focus is to do demensioning and making drawings with all the correct views and dimensions.

Solid works 1 you basically get a lesson on how to most efficiently draw a part then a couple practices on the technique. Then on and on till at the end of the book you have made a small 4 stroke motor and a gear box from all the parts.

Solid works 2 is where things get interesting. Mold designs, sheet metal, surfacing, welds, 3D design, going to push you a little bit.

3 is advanced, you have simulation, different kinds of molds, everything is about assemblies. Honestly 2 was the harder jump, this is just refining skills and teaches you to look at the big picture.

Creo I have not received my book yet so not sure but from the description it seems to be on the solid works 2 level.

I would say if you just buy the books and go at it, in a year you should be proficient in solid works to do damn near anything.


start here

You should see all the other books from the publisher in the suggestions.