CATIA V5 · API & automation

CATIA API & Automation Course

Learn to automate CATIA V5 — macros and programs that model parts, build assemblies, generate drawings and export data for you.

CATIA courses
7
hours of training
190+
formats
Recorded + trainer · Live batch
27 Google reviews
5.0 ★

What you learn to automate

  • CATIA design fundamentals (live)
  • CATIA API automation (live)
  • VBA / VB.net programming (live)
  • 1-on-1 doubt clearing
  • Learn CATIA from Scratch to advanced level
  • Understand CATIA Architecture and Object-Oriented Structure
  • Master over 60 Highly Used CATIA APIs
  • UI development in Visual Studio (C#), VBA, Macro.

The CATIA path: every course

All CATIA courses →

Start with the trial, learn design if you are new to CATIA, then the API course — or take a bundle that has both.

  • CATIA

CATIA API Trial Version

Trial

Releasing soon

CATIA · Trial

CATIA API Trial Version

Recorded + trainer · 0.5 hrs

Being revamped — releasing soon

For the price of a coffee — a 30-minute recorded first lesson on CATIA automation & customization, with trainer support and a 1-on-1 discussion.

  • CATIA

CATIA Design Course (Basic-Live)

Basic · Live

$99List price $309

CATIA · Design

CATIA Design Course (Basic-Live)

Live batch · 12 hrs

$99List price $30968% off

Live foundational CATIA V5 design — sketcher, part design and assembly.

  • CATIA
  • VBA / VB.NET

CATIA Design (Basic – Live) + CATIA API (Live) + VBA/VB.net for API (Live)

Basic · Live

$929List price $2,079

CATIA · Bundle

CATIA Design (Basic – Live) + CATIA API (Live) + VBA/VB.net for API (Live)

Live batch · 46 hrs

$929List price $2,07955% off

Basic CATIA design, CATIA API automation and VBA/VB.net programming — all live, from first sketch to automation.

  • CATIA

CATIA Design Course (Advanced-Live)

Advanced · Live

$419List price $829

CATIA · Design

CATIA Design Course (Advanced-Live)

Live batch · 20 hrs

$419List price $82949% off

Advanced live CATIA V5 design — surfacing, complex assemblies and drawing standards.

  • CATIA

CATIA API (Live)

Live

$729List price $1,449

CATIA · Automation

CATIA API (Live)

Live batch · 22 hrs

$729List price $1,44950% off

Live CATIA V5 automation and customization — scripts, macros and tools that drive parts, products and drawings.

  • CATIA
  • VBA / VB.NET

CATIA API (Live) + VBA / VB.net for API (Live)

Live

$829List price $1,659

CATIA · Bundle

CATIA API (Live) + VBA / VB.net for API (Live)

Live batch · 36 hrs

$829List price $1,65950% off

Live CATIA API automation together with live VBA / VB.net programming — the complete CATIA automation path.

  • CATIA
  • VBA / VB.NET

CATIA Design (Advanced- Live) + CATIA API (Live) + VBA/VB.net for API (Live)

Advanced · Live

$1,139List price $2,699

CATIA · Bundle

CATIA Design (Advanced- Live) + CATIA API (Live) + VBA/VB.net for API (Live)

Live batch · 54 hrs

$1,139List price $2,69958% off

Advanced CATIA design, CATIA API automation and VBA/VB.net programming — all live, in one program.

Inside the CATIA automation course

The chapters of CATIA API (Live) — Advanced level, Live batch.

5 lessons · 4h 17m total length

  • Video: Intro to CATIA automation30 min
  • Video: CATIA automation object model54 min
  • Video: Automating parts & products1h
  • Video: Drawings & data extraction55 min
  • Video: Customization & deployment58 min

Trainer and real reviews

5.0 ★ from 27 Google reviews — a few of them:

  • ★★★★★

    “Before this course, I had never touched SolidWorks API, and to be honest, I wasn't even sure how useful it would be for me. But after just a few lessons, I realized how much time I'd been wasting on manual design processes. Vikram's approach to teaching is so practical-he doesn't just show you what to do, he explains why and how it will benefit you in the long run. By the end of the course, I had built my own automation tool that saved me days of work on a project! On top of that, the internship opportunities they offer really show how much Apixpert is Invested in their students success.”

    Shreyas G · Google review · on Google

  • ★★★★★

    “Apixpert's SolidWorks API course has been a total game-changer for me. I was confident in my SolidWorks design skills, but I never realized how much the API could simplify and speed up my work. The instructor made everything so clear and easy to understand, even though I had no programming background. Tasks that used to take me hours now only take minutes, thanks to the automation techniques I learned. The best part is, the course is full of practical, real-world examples that I could apply immediately. If you're an engineer looking to boost your skills and save time, this course is a must!”

    dhayananthan arumugam · Google review · on Google

  • ★★★★★

    “Taking this course completely changed how I work with SolidWorks! Tasks that used to take me hours are now done in no time, thanks to the automation tools I learned. The guidance and support from Apixpert made it so easy to understand and apply everything. Highly recommend it!”

    Santhosh Kumar · Google review · on Google

  • ★★★★★

    “Best course on CAD Automation in structured way, Using it daily in my organization, also got placed in IT company with 60% hike, Thanks ApiXpert.🤗”

    Sketch Artz · Google review · on Google

CATIA automation course — questions

Do I need programming experience to learn the CATIA API?

No. The automation track starts from programming foundations written for CAD engineers; you need CATIA V5 design basics, which the design courses cover.

VBA or C#: which language does the CATIA automation course use?

C#, the language used for standalone automation tools against the CATIA automation interface.

Is it CATIA V5?

Yes. The design and automation courses are taught on CATIA V5 — part design, assembly design and drafting, then the V5 automation interface.

Is the CATIA course live or recorded?

Both, course by course: Recorded + trainer, Live batch. Each course card above says which it is.

How long is the CATIA course?

The CATIA courses run from 0.5 to 54 hours of training each; recorded courses are self-paced with access to every recording.

Do I get a certificate?

Yes. Every completed ApiXpert course issues a certificate with its own number and QR code, which anyone can check on the certificate verification page.

What does the CATIA course cost?

Prices are on each course card above in USD; the CATIA courses start at $99. EMI is available at checkout where the order qualifies.

Where are the classes held? I am outside Tamil Nadu / outside India.

Online, from anywhere — recorded courses play in the ApiXpert player and live batches run online. ApiXpert's training centre is in Bhavani, Erode, Tamil Nadu, India.

What work can I do after the CATIA automation course?

Design automation for your own team, CATIA macro and tool development, drawing and data-export automation, or freelance CAD automation projects. ApiXpert's Jobs pages list CAD and automation openings and internships.

Not sure which CATIA course fits?

Try the trial lesson first, or talk to the trainer before you decide.