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An industry-recognised certification in 3D design (CAD)
At ESTIA, a general engineering school located in the Basque Country, students’ professional development also involves mastering the tools used in industry.
For the 2025–2026 academic year, the results achieved in the “Mechanical Designer” certification on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform fully demonstrate this commitment.
👉 100% of students who sat the exam obtained their certification.
- Bachelor’s degree: 9 out of 9 students certified
- IPS: 10 out of 10 students certified
A result that demonstrates both the students’ commitment and the quality of the educational support provided.
Mechanical Designer certification: what CAD skills are required?
The Mechanical Designer certification, awarded through Dassault Systèmes solutions, validates key skills in computer-aided design (CAD).
In particular, it enables students to master:
- 3D modelling of mechanical parts,
- the design of complex assemblies,
- collaborative management of engineering projects,
- methods and standards used in industry.
These skills are now essential in many sectors:
✈️ aerospace
🚗 automotive
🏭 manufacturing
Training in industrial tools: an asset for entering the workforce
One of the key challenges of engineering education is to prepare students for a swift transition into the workplace.
By training on the 3DEXPERIENCE platform, widely used in industry, students gain practical experience that is directly applicable.
👉 Result:
- greater practical readiness during work placements or work-study schemes,
- an understanding of real-world industrial environments,
- a competitive advantage in the job market.
As this teaching approach aptly sums up:
students do not discover the tools in the workplace; they already have a firm grasp of them.
A commitment to excellence shared with the teaching staff
This standard applies not only to students.
As part of a commitment to continuous improvement and the sharing of best practices, lecturers are also part of this certification process.
👏 Antoine Millet, a lecturer at ESTIA, has this year obtained the Mechanical Designer certification.
A commitment that ensures teaching methods are in step with technological developments and the expectations of the professional world.
ESTIA: an engineering school focused on the industry of the future
Through these results, ESTIA reaffirms its mission: to train engineers capable of meeting the challenges of the industry of the future, by combining scientific skills, mastery of digital tools and an understanding of industrial environments.
The 3DEXPERIENCE certification is fully in line with this approach, bringing training even closer to real-world realities.