# 3DEXPERIENCE Mechanical Designer - Associate [![Edu Certification Associate - Mechanical Designer > Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-04/edu-certif-icon-400x-mdg.png)](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2026-04/edu-certif-icon-400x-mdg.png) As a Certified **3DEXPERIENCE Mechanical Designer - Associate**, you are able to model a part, design an assembly, analyze a part and an assembly, create drafting and collaborate and navigate using the **3D**EXPERIENCE platform. [More details](https://eduspace.3ds.com/CompanionManager/ui/index_lms.html?lpId=438&lang=en&lexType=3) ## **About the Certification** This exam proposes hands-on challenges on creating various forms of solid parts, sheet metal parts, and surface parts and modifying existing assemblies within the CATIA Part Design app. Understanding of various features used to create 3D parts and assemblies are assessed in multiple-choice questions. **This exam includes exercises that require a 3DEXPERIENCE platform access including the apps related to the Mechanical Designer role.** ### **Certification details** - Recommended learning content before passing the exam: "Explore the Mechanical Designer Role" in the latest version. - Unproctored Exam with 70% Minimum Passing Grade - You have 2 attempts to clear this exam. There is a minimum 14 days waiting period between every attempt. - Prepare this exam by watching our video: ### **Digital Badge** Once the certification succeeded, you will earn a [digital badge](https://www.credly.com/org/dassault-systemes/badge/certified-3dexperience-mechanical-designer-associate) that allows to promote yourself with a verifiable digital object. ### **Skills Measured** - Model a part. - Design an assembly. - Analyze a part and an assembly. - Create drawings. ### **Associated software role trigram** MDG ### **Exam duration** 120 minutes ### **Certification credits required** 4 credits ### Language(s) availability English, French ![Edu Associate Level Certifications banner> Dassault Systèmes](https://www.3ds.com/assets/invest/2025-03/edu-associatecertif-herob2-1920x622.jpg) Certifications