Take our quiz to see what welding career could be a good fit for you, and then explore what your next step might be.
For Welding Educators
Materials and information to help you train the next generation of welding professionals
Jump to:
The Complete Career Arc
The Complete Career Arc
The American Welding Society delivers comprehensive educational opportunities for welders of every skill level and organizations of every size. Along with our curriculum options, scholarships, certification and accreditation programs, and instructor opportunities, we offer memberships for individuals — including special memberships for students — so you can take advantage of our full range of benefits.
Tools for Educators
-
Safety in Welding
-
Certification
-
Instructional Strategies
-
Online Educational Library
-
Digital Standards Library
-
Training Resources
Safety in Welding
Provided free of charge, the AWS Safety in Welding course provides 11 easy-to-access online modules that teach hobbyists, students, and professionals the procedures and methods they need to stay protected on the job.
Get Certified
The AWS Certified Welding Educator (CWE) program helps instructors demonstrate the necessary skills, knowledge, and experience to direct and perform operations associated with welder training and classroom instruction.
VERIFY AND GO
The AWS National Registry of Certified Welders Verification Service is the fastest way to verify current AWS CW certification numbers. Simply plug in an AWS CW certification number and get to work.
Instructional Strategies for Welding Educators
The Instructional Strategies for Welding Educators video course is ideal for novice or experienced welding instructors looking to develop a stronger teaching foundation, develop more effective curriculum, and incorporate pedagogical best practices in the classroom and welding lab. The course is also geared toward administrators and decision-making personnel at any learning institution striving to establish a successful welding (or other skilled trade) program or improve their existing program.
The course content is presented as a series of brief, interactive modules, each with corresponding knowledge checks, case studies, and assessments. It was developed in partnership with Weld-Ed and delivered by Dr. W. Richard Polanin, a lifelong welding educator and industry professional, as well as the former AWS President in 2022.
Affordable Solutions for Academic Institutions
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.
The Standard For Easy Access Learning
With no downloads and no installations, at the touch of a screen students can learn welding technology and engineering at their own pace. The AWS Digital Standards library is available for free 7- and 30-day trials.
Unlock Your Path to Welding Excellence
Access a comprehensive collection of resources crafted to elevate welding professionals at every level. AWS is dedicated to empowering instructors and welders alike with the insights, tools, and materials they need to succeed and grow.
Visit AWS Resources to explore free webinars, essential technical standards, and interactive learning modules—all designed to deepen your expertise and keep you at the leading edge of the welding industry. Join a community of professionals committed to excellence in welding.
Instructor Resources
Instructor Resources
Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum
Developed by experts, AWS’s industry-standard welding curriculum, The Fundamentals of Welding Curriculum, is a comprehensive educational tool designed for welding instructors and students at the high school and technical college level.
SENSE ONLINE
SENSE ONLINE
The AWS SENSE Program is a comprehensive set of minimum Standards and Guidelines for Welding Education programs. Schools can incorporate SENSE into their own curriculum in order to help attain Perkins funding.
EDUCATION CATALOG
EDUCATION CATALOG
AWS offers online courses, webinars, and conferences that allow individuals to learn at their own pace, in the setting that works best for them
Become an AWS Instructor
Become an AWS Instructor
Turn your knowledge and work experience into an opportunity to help the next generation of welders find success. AWS is currently seeking a range of instructors; learn more about how you can contribute
Instructors Institute
Instructors Institute
July 20 - 26, 2025
The AWS Instructors Institute provides welding instructors an opportunity to enhance and strengthen their teaching skills, experience hands-on learning of new teaching techniques, and learn more about programs and resources AWS offers tailored to support educators.
Facility Accreditation
Facility Accreditation
AWS offers a range of facility accreditations, from accreditation as a test facility to one that meets the highest standards for fabrication. Set your facility apart from the rest with an AWS accreditation.
AWS Directory
AWS Directory
Find a Welding School
Choosing a welding school is an important step in a welding career. Let AWS help you find the best training programs, schools, colleges, and universities in your area that offer welding and welding-related programs.
Scholarships, Grants and Fellowships
-
Scholarships
-
Grants
-
Graduate Research Fellowships
Scholarships
Scholarships
Cut through financial barriers to your education with AWS Foundation grants and scholarships. With over $2 million available in national, district, and section funds, grants and scholarships can cover tuition, fees, books, supplies, or equipment required for your courses and instruction.
Grants
Grants
Whether it’s expanding a current training facility, getting supplies and equipment for high school classrooms, or winning an endowment to purchase computer-based training systems, let AWS help with educational improvements. From our $25,000 Welding Workforce Grant to our $14,000 Light a Spark Grant, explore what AWS funding can do for you.
Graduate Research Fellowships
Graduate Research Fellowships
AWS supports and coordinates a number of graduate research fellowships worth $35,000 a year. Learn about these fellowships and how to submit a proposal at the link below.