This lesson is designed so that no prior knowledge is required.
This lesson covers basic welding terminology and principles. Various types of welding methods are introduced including: shielded metal arc, gas tungsten arc, gas metal arc, and oxygen fuel gas, and the use of consumable and non-consumable electrodes are covered. Metallurgy, and how it relates to welding, is also covered. This includes tensile strength, ductility, hardness, corrosion resistance, and thermal properties.
This lesson is designed for participants who are familiar with the basic principles of welding and metallurgy.
This lesson covers the four basic elements of joint design, the five basic welding joints including their individual parts, and learn the standardized terminology for fillet and groove weld components. This lesson also covers the separate components of welding symbols, how the symbols are constructed, what each component conveys, and how to read them effectively.
Start your Online Welding Course with two focused, interactive lessons—Introduction to Welding and Joint Design & Symbols. Begin by learning fundamental welding terminology, metals, and arc welding techniques, along with welding safety, terminology, and basic metallurgy. These lessons build essential technical skills, attention to detail, and problem-solving—preparing you to move toward a complete training program and earn a certificate of completion in your path to a welding career.
This training program is ideal for entry level welders, apprentice welders, and maintenance technicians seeking to master welding fundamentals. Whether you’re aiming to refine problem-solving skills, elevate your attention to detail, or earn a certificate for your welding career, this course delivers the technical training you need.
Master welding fundamentals—terminology, arc/gas techniques, metallurgy, joint design, and welding symbols—to establish a strong technical foundation.
Acquire in-demand knowledge and a certificate of completion that enhance job opportunities in welding and validate emerging welding skills to employers.
Gain confidence in interpreting welding symbols and designs—key to planning, executing, and inspecting weld joints accurately.
This focused training accelerates your path into welding roles faster than traditional programs—while you earn the skills employers value.
This course equips you with industry-fundamental technical skills, from arc welding techniques (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, oxy-fuel) to metallurgy, joint design, and welding symbols. These essential skills serve as a strong foundation to build confidence in welding training and future advanced modules.
Unlike courses that skim over welding theory, this online training offers focused, module-based instruction in essential subject areas: welding terminology, safety, joint design, and symbols. While hands-on practice is vital, this course establishes the technical foundation necessary before applying welding equipment or completing real-world assignments—making it a smart starting point.
Yes—completing both lessons gives you a certificate of completion (see the certificate section), demonstrating your newly acquired technical skills and readiness for future welding training courses.
Though the course is theoretical, the competencies you’ll develop, like recognizing welding methods and interpreting weld preparations will prepare you for roles using MIG, TIG, stick welding tools and welding equipment. These map directly to early career welding jobs such as entry-level welder, maintenance welding, or fabrication assistant roles.
Not for the first lesson. The Introduction to Welding module has no prerequisites, so beginners can start confidently. The Joint Design & Symbols module requires basic understanding of welding and metallurgy, which you’ll gain in Lesson 1.
No. All learning materials are delivered digitally through this interactive online course. No additional tools are required. Once you complete the introductory lessons, you may consider exploring additional resources to practice on actual equipment.