Certificate in Welding
Build Skills That Hold
Everything Together.
Develop in-demand welding and fabrication skills through a blended learning program that combines online coursework with hands-on training in a professional welding environment.
14 Months / 60 Weeks
Program Duration
1,380
Total program hours
210 Hours
Externship
Hybrid
Program Format
Hands-On Training
for Welding Careers.
The Certificate in Welding provides the technical training and practical experience to build a strong foundation in welding, fabrication, blueprint reading, metallurgy, and industry practices.
Learn the Craft
Build foundational welding and fabrication skills.
Read. Measure. Build.
Interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
Weld With Purpose
Apply safe work practices, follow industry standards and focus on quality results.
Build the Skills for What’s Next
Core Welding Skills
Welding & Cutting Fundamentals
Learn the basics of welding and cutting equipment, setup, safety, and core techniques.
Structural Welding
Develop skills for welding structural components used in construction and industrial applications.
Pipe Welding
Practice pipe-welding processes and techniques used in industrial and field settings.
Blueprint Reading & Welding Symbols
Learn to read blueprints, interpret welding symbols, and apply specifications to real work.
Welding Fabrication
Gain hands-on experience in fabrication processes, from layout and fit-up to final welds and assembly.
Welding Inspection & Quality
Understand inspection methods and quality standards, and how to evaluate weld strength and consistency.
Know the Material.
Master the Weld.
Study metallurgy, material properties, and how different metals behave during welding to produce strong, reliable joints.
Take Your Skills Further.
Advanced Welding Training
Build on your foundational skills and continue developing more advanced welding and fabrication techniques throughout the program.
Apply Your Skills in a Real-World Setting.
210 Hours
of Externship Experience
Apply the skills you’ve developed in a supervised welding environment and gain practical experience beyond the classroom.
Where Can Your Welding Skills Take You?
Career Opportunities may include:
Structural Welder
Pipe Welder
Fabrication Welder
Welding Technician
Industrial Maintenance Welder
Additional Welding Career Paths
More Than Welding Skills
Safety & Standards
Follow industry safety practices and regulations.
Precision & Quality
Produce accurate, consistent, and reliable welds.
Problem-Solving
Analyze challenges and apply practical solutions.
Teamwork & Professionalism
Collaborate effectively and build the workplace skills valued in the industry.
A Simple Path to Get Started
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Certificate in Welding FAQs
How long is the Certificate in Welding program?
Southwest University’s Certificate in Welding program is designed to be completed in 60 weeks. The program includes 1,380 total program hours, combining lecture, laboratory training, and externship experience.
What will I learn in the Certificate in Welding program?
Students develop foundational welding and fabrication skills while learning blueprint reading, welding symbols, metallurgy, material properties, welding safety, welding codes, structural welding, pipe welding, fabrication procedures, and welding inspection. The curriculum also includes advanced welding coursework designed to develop practical welding skills further.
How is the Certificate in Welding program delivered?
The Certificate in Welding is offered in a Blended format, combining residential and online instruction. The program includes lecture, laboratory, and externship experience, and certain lecture or laboratory courses may be delivered online.
Does the Certificate in Welding program include an externship?
Yes. The program includes a 210-hour welding externship. During the externship, students apply skills developed in their coursework and laboratory training in a supervised welding technician environment.
What are the admissions requirements for the Certificate in Welding program?
Applicants must have a high school diploma or its equivalent and successfully complete an interview with an admissions representative prior to admission.