"We've teamed with leaders in the industry to offer the best, most convenient training," said Doug Wilson, product manager for WeldAcademy. "Connect allows employees to stay on the job while they train."

The online training distributed by WeldAcademy is designed to help students prepare for testing and certification as Certified Welding Inspectors (CWI).

"WeldAcademy is a great tool for bridging the gap between welding and welding inspection," said Chris Pollock, director of education for the American Welding Society. "The topics covered in the 10-module set of courses can serve both as an introduction and as a review of the essentials of welding inspection. Welding Safety, Welding Metallurgy, Welding Symbols and Definitions, and the basics of Nondestructive testing methods are covered." Studies indicate that online learning creates a more controlled training environment, where content can be organized and delivered in a consistent format. Online learning also improves retention and can ultimately lead to enhanced job performance. It allows learners to train anytime, anyplace and at any pace.

Industrial Training Zone (ITZ) is the leading provider of online training to industrial companies, helping learners achieve fundamentals mastery that leads to reduced downtime and increased productivity. They offer highly interactive online courses in hydraulics, pneumatics, mechanical, and electrical fundamentals. Courses are proven, engaging, easy to use, and include fully trackable pre-training and post-course certification. ITZ courses also include 3D simulations, a complete Learning Management System (ToolBoxTM), interactive learning labs, and administrative tracking and testing tools.

The American Welding Society (AWS) was founded in 1919 as a multifaceted, nonprofit organization with a goal to advance the science, technology and application of welding and related joining disciplines. From factory floor to high-rise construction, from military weaponry to home products, AWS continues to lead the way in supporting welding education and technology development to ensure a strong, competitive and exciting way of life for all Americans. WeldAcademy is an industry leader in providing welding instruction and content. Their 10-module course is offered in both English and Spanish. WeldAcademy partners with the American Welding Society in the distribution and sales of welding training content that is necessary to achieve welding certification.

"This material is geared towards the practitioners of Visual Inspection but is suitable for anyone who needs to understand the basics of welding in a production environment," Pollock said. For more information about how WeldAcademy Connect can enhance your employees' training and efficiency, visit their website—www.weldacademy.com or call 1-888-344-0609.