SOLIDWORKS certifications provide significant advantages to students who earn them during their educational journey. In this session, we will delve into the reasons behind and the methods for incorporating SOLIDWORKS certification opportunities into a diverse range of engineering-based classrooms. We will examine how certain certifications naturally align with CAD-based courses and explore the integration of specialized CSWA certifications into more hands-on industrial arts classes. Finally, we will highlight the tangible real-world benefits that students gain when they obtain SOLIDWORKS certifications before embarking on their college or career path.