DDTM SOLIDWORKS Certification Programme 2025: A Milestone for Malaysian SMEs
A First for DDTM, Powered by MIMOS, Delivered by IME
As the inaugural certification programme organised by DDTM (Digital Design & Technology Malaysia), this milestone was powered by MIMOS and supported by IME Technology. IME trained participants across the Fundamental, Intermediate, and Advanced Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) levels, ensuring they not only passed certification exams but also developed practical skills for real-world product design and engineering workflows.
Participants didn’t just walk away with certificates they gained the ability to design smarter, streamline development, and bring greater innovation to their organisations.
What is SOLIDWORKS Certification and Why It Matters
The Certified SOLIDWORKS Professional (CSWP) credential is globally recognised as a mark of excellence in 3D CAD design. Certified professionals demonstrate the ability to create complex parts and assemblies, solve engineering challenges, and apply best practices in design and manufacturing.
For SMEs, having CSWP-certified staff means faster product development, fewer design errors, and a stronger competitive edge in innovation-driven markets. This makes the DDTM programme particularly valuable for companies looking to strengthen their in-house design capabilities and scale products from concept to production.
Empowering SMEs Across Malaysia
This September, the first DDTM SOLIDWORKS Certification Programme concluded successfully, drawing over 150 registrations from across the nation. From this pool, 80 participants embarked on the journey at Fundamental level, with 47 advancing to Intermediate, and ultimately 31 progressing to the Advanced stage and successfully earning CSWP certification a highly selective achievement that positions these professionals as trailblasers in digital design.
Training sessions were conducted across Malaysia’s key innovation hubs – Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kulim, Johor, and Kuantan ensuring the programme’s influence -reached SMEs nationwide.
Building on the previous year’s initiatives, which provided over 100 SOLIDWORKS licences and foundational training to SMEs, this programme continues to strengthen practical skills and in-house design capabilities, helping companies scale products from concept to production.
This programme was proposed to enable SMEs to create, design, and develop their own products, and eventually scale up to mass production.
Beyond Certification: IME’s Commitment to Continuous Upskilling
IME’s role in Malaysia’s talent development extends far beyond certifications. With decades of experience in engineering solutions and training, IME continues to support manufacturers, SMEs, and professionals through:
- Advanced Training Programmes:
from CAD, CAM, and CAE to additive manufacturing and smart automation. - Industry Collaboration:
partnering with government agencies, universities, and companies to accelerate innovation. - Technology Deployment:
helping companies adopt and integrate SOLIDWORKS, simulation, and digital manufacturing platforms. - End-to-End Support:
consultancy, hands-on workshops, and ongoing technical guidance to ensure sustainable growth.
By connecting certification, past initiatives, and practical upskilling, IME positions Malaysia’s workforce to design, innovate, and scale with confidence in the era of Industry 4.0.
Looking Ahead: Building Malaysia’s Digital Design Talent
The overwhelming response to this year’s programme makes one thing clear: this is just the beginning. With SMEs and professionals across Malaysia eager for upskilling, future editions of the DDTM SOLIDWORKS Certification Programme have the potential to reach even more participants.
With an increasing number of SOLIDWORKS-certified professionals – with IME as the supporting partner Malaysia is taking meaningful steps toward building a workforce capable of innovating, competing, and leading in the Industry 4.0 era.