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Welding TechnologyCertificates

Certificates offer you the chance to explore a subject and build skills in less time than it takes to complete a degree program. You can study a specific technique to build new career skills.

Aims offers five welding certificates that cover specific welding techniques such as arc welding, pipe welding and metal fabrication. You can also choose a more comprehensive certificate program that combines most of those certificates into one program.

These certificate programs can also serve as a starting point to begin a welding technology degree program at Aims. 

Metal Cutting and Gouging Certificate

Study basic safety practices and techniques for welders in this welding certificate program. Learn cutting and gouging operations using a variety of arc cutting practices.

Arc Welding Processes Certificate

Learn basic and advanced arc welding techniques including metal, gas metal, flux-cored, and gas metal tungsten with this welding technology certificate program. Gain skill in performing safety inspections, making repairs and adjusting operating parameters.

Pipe Welding Certificate

Learn basic and advanced pipe welding techniques. Gain skills in evaluating and solving complex welding and fabrication problems.

Metal Fabrication Certificate

Apply basic cutting and welding techniques to build a finished product. Learn to read blueprints, design and layout projects and choose a final project to create in a capstone course.

Welding Technician Certificate

This comprehensive welding technology certificate program forms the basis for the welding associate degree program at Aims. Learn welding safety, metal cutting and gouging, arc and pipe welding techniques and metal fabrication.