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Welding Fundamentals
What you'll learn
This Welding Fundamentals microcredential is designed for the beginner and is a fusion of knowledge and skills! This microcredential is designed to provide you with foundational skills in a wide range of welding techniques, preparing you with knowledge and experience in essential welding processes-MIG, SMAW, TIG, FCAW. You will learn the basics of industrial safety and know how to set up and operate gas welding and shielded metal arc welding equipment. Successful completion of this microcredential prepares you to apply for entry-level welding and fabricator jobs in manufacturing, construction, automotive, aerospace and beyond. Consider adding one of the related specialized welding microcredentials described below to expand your skillset and career opportunities.
Microcredential course requirements
Skills covered
This microcredential is stackable
Credits earned in the completion of this microcredential can be applied toward completion of a related certificate or degree program. It is a building block that gives you a jump start to education and career success.
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*Estimated tuition
Each campus will confirm final costs. The estimated tuition shown above is based on NYS residency for this institution. Tuition can vary based on full- or part-time attendance, residency and whether the courses are undergraduate or graduate. Additional costs include fees and books. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.
*Estimated cost
Each campus will confirm final cost. Some available grant funding for eligible students may be highlighted on this page. For information on other possible financial support to help you pay for your microcredential, please visit our For You page.