The American Welding Society has empowered the welding community through educational programs for over 100 years. To stay at the forefront of welding education and serve different industry sectors, AWS continues its commitment to education by frequently adding new courses and offering members and nonmembers the tools needed to face new challenges and emerging technologies.

"Weldin... (read more)

CWIs and SCWIs Can Get Certification Endorsement to Perform Welding Procedure Qualifications (read more)

One of the best ways to advance your welding career is by earning an AWS Certification. Professional welding certifications can enhance your career, your lifetime earning potential, and provide you the opportunity to leverage your expanded knowledge and expertise across your current and future professional roles. (read more)

Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI) examine weld quality and performance to ensure manufacturing safety. Careers are stable, fulfilling and available throughout a multitude of industries. Learn how to become certified here. (read more)

As the world of welding, manufacturing, and fabrication continues to evolve and become more competitive, the success of any organization often hinges on the strength of its salesforce. As part of a continuing effort to create resources and training opportunities for our industry, the American Welding Society (AWS) launched "Solution Selling for Welding," an online course designed to help... (read more)

If you work on steel structures made of tubes, plate and structural shapes that are subject to either static or cyclic loading, you rely on the depth of technical information contained in the D1.1 Standard and use it frequently for answers on welding design, procedures, qualifications, fabrication, inspection and repair. (read more)

As the world of welding, manufacturing, and fabrication continues to evolve and become more competitive, the success of any organization often hinges on the strength of its salesforce. As part of a continuing effort to create resources and training opportunities for our industry, the American Welding Society (AWS) launched "Solution Selling for Welding," an online course designed to help... (read more)

October 13-14, 2021

Cleveland, OH

Each fall, AWS and RWMA team up for the RWMA Resistance Welding School, assembling world-class resistance welding experts to provide training and share the experiences, techniques, and tips they have honed throughout their careers. This intensive two-day course is packed with informative and instructional sessions and practical applications... (read more)

Most individuals outside of purchasing do not necessarily consider "supply chain issues" in a more global sense. However, the term "supply chain" encompasses more than just procurement of "things" and includes skill trades, support trades and activities, special equipment, inspection, and raw materials. One way to look at it is to consider the question: "Why can it cost over $1M to repai... (read more)

Corrosion remains a significant challenge across the metals welding, fabrication, and operations industry. And to learn actionable preventative measures that have minimized risk, a thorough understanding of how different materials are susceptible to corrosion during and after fabrication is necessary.

Join us for the Corrosion Prevention and Management of Welds Virtual Conference.... (read more)

In the age of virtual learning, many welding instructors find themselves trying to adapt to the unfamiliar world of online teaching. Please join the American Welding Society on June 24, 2021, from 11 am to 4:30 pm, where welding instructors can walk away with practical, actionable insights for teaching in an online environment.

During this virtual one-day mini-conference, the pane... (read more)

One of the best ways to advance your welding career is by earning an AWS Certification. Professional welding certifications can enhance your career, your lifetime earning potential, and provide you the opportunity to leverage your expanded knowledge and expertise across your current and future professional roles. (read more)

We have moved our welding education and related programming online, so more people can take advantage of what we had planned for FABTECH. This means that everyone is virtually assured the opportunity to participate, learn and connect. Both our Educational and Professional programs will be live, interactive sessions packed with insights, best practices and more. (read more)

The AWS Foundation is committed to securing the future of the welding industry by positively impacting welding education. The Welding Workforce Grant is the latest effort to ensure a skilled workforce is ready when industry calls. (read more)

Let AWS bring the training to you with custom seminars designed for your workforce. Build and maintain your organization's skillsets at your location and on your schedule. (read more)

Each month the WELDING JOURNAL delivers news of the welding and metal fabricating industry. Stay informed on the latest products, trends, technology and events via in-depth articles, full-color photos and illustrations, and timely, cost-saving advice. (read more)

AWS membership can help you advance your career, connect with industry experts and save on AWS products and services. Individual, Corporate, Educational Institution and Student memberships are available. (read more)