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Education & Training
Education for Your Entire Career Arc
Education for Your Entire Career Arc
AWS Education offers an unmatched selection of in-person and virtual education opportunities. Depending on your needs and preferences, you can learn directly from experienced AWS instructors or go through an online class or webinar at your own pace.
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Resources for Educators
AWS offers a wide range of helpful materials for educators and students alike. From scholarships to curriculum guidance to educator certification, learn more about it here.
Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum
This comprehensive collection of print and digital resources and learning tools can help guide program development for high schools, technical colleges, and vocational training programs.
SENSE
SENSE is a comprehensive set of minimum standards and guidelines established by AWS for welding educators to follow when developing their welding training curriculum.
Seminar and Exam Schedule
Find upcoming in-person seminars and exam dates on AWS by visiting the Seminar and Exam Schedule.
IACET
AWS is accredited by by the International Association for Continuing Education and Training.
Online Educational Library
AWS offers 13 comprehensive programs and more than 120 hours of course content, including engaging multimedia presentations and modules and 24-hour access so busy students can learn at their own pace.
Become an AWS Instructor
Turn your knowledge and work experience into a rewarding teaching opportunity. You can apply to develop and teach your own training course or become an exam prep instructor.
Conferences and Events
AWS brings you the highest-quality conferences in the welding industry. By presenting the latest technology, cutting-edge topics, and industry experts, AWS puts access to industry expertise and the opportunity for advancement in its members’ hands.