American Welding Society - Seminars for Certification

Pre-Certification Preparatory Seminars
AWS offers the following preparatory seminars for certification exams:

The Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification is widely recognized, both nationally and internationally, in the welding industry.  Successful companies have come to rely on this AWS certification when ensuring the highest level of quality workmanship. 
The Certified Welding Supervisor seminar was developed to teach individuals the mastery that welding supervisors must be capable of demonstrating. This five-day course focuses on the knowledge a supervisor needs to support improvement of the welders' environment, productivity, throughput, weld quality and safety. Participants will learn the science rather than the art of welding for a better control of variables in the welding process. This program focuses on the economics of welding and is the first AWS program designed to enhance the profit margins of welding fabrication companies.
AWS is pleased to present a program for certifying radiographic interpreters (RI).  The program is designed to provide evidence of the ability of individuals to properly assess welding-related indications produced on radiographic film and related media. For more information...Go
AWS offers custom programs to fit your needs. Get a guaranteed combination of superior education plus convenience and affordability with one of our customized seminars. For more information  Go


CANCELLATION/REFUND POLICY & DEADLINES

Cancellations must be in writing and received 2 weeks prior to the first day of the seminar. Registrants will be refunded in full, less a $75 administrative fee. Registrants canceling less than 2 weeks before the first day of the seminar will be refunded the registration fee less a $315 administrative fee. No shows forfeit all fees. AWS reserves the right to cancel any exam preparation seminar and/or exam if there are an insufficient number of participants. In the event of cancellation by AWS, all fees will be refunded in full, or the participant may transfer to the next available seminar. In either case, AWS shall have no further liability.

If you are a no-show, no registration fess will be refunded.  AWS encourages substitutions at any time and will work to reschedule registrants on a space-available basis.

In an effort to assist individuals attending our programs, AWS contracts a special rate with the hotel where the program is being held.  The rate cutoff date is thirty (30) days from the seminar start date.  When submitting your application, please keep in mind that sometimes due to circumstances beyond our control, you might not receive hotel information on time.  Therefore, it is your responsibility to contact AWS and obtain the necessary information.  AWS does not guarantee the rates will be honored if reservations are done after the hotel's cutoff date.

Note: AWS reserves the right to cancel any event in its reasonable discretion.  In the event of cancellation by AWS, registration fees will be refunded in full.  AWS shall have no further liability.






What Are People Saying About AWS Prep Courses?


"Our instructor at the preparatory seminar did a great job and really helped us to have a much better understanding in all areas. The class is money well spent."

The AWS CWI exam is an excellent test and it's a cerytification that I am proud to carry."

"I'll have anyone who reads this know I am proud and excited to have attained the CWI status."

"I deal with multiple client specifications on a daily basis and one requirement that has become more frequent is that a CWI be required to sign off on the visual inspection of our product, which is pipe fabrication."

"Dave Diaz was my instructor. I received very high marks on my test and attribute that to his abilities as a teacher."

"The instructor, Scott Helzer, did an excellent job of preparing the candidates."

"Your staff responded quickly, courteously, and I felt that they wanted me to become a member and achieve CWI status. In short, they were great!"