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AWS MEMBERSHIP BENEFITS
Become an AWS Member
An American Welding Society membership offers unparalleled benefits, no matter where you are in your welding career. With access to leading educational resources, technical information, and more, you can learn new skills, earn valuable certifications, and help lead the next generation of welding professionals. Make your mark on the industry with AWS.
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Welding Courses and Certification
Professional Development Education
AWS is the go-to source for professional welding courses, certifications and education. Our certifications cover nine industry categories to address all segments of welding and joining and help you reach your career goals. AWS also offers comprehensive, expert-developed training resources — online courses, instructor-led seminars, and more — that can enhance your career and your lifetime earning potential. Students, experienced welders, other industry professionals — we offer something for everyone.
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Find a Welding Job
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Welding Industry Standards
A standard is a document used repeatedly as a rule, guideline, or definition. AWS has defined more than 350 standards for our industry.
Welding Magazines
Our award-winning publications — including Welding Journal, Inspection Trends, and Spraytime — are easy to digest, allowing you to stay up to date on trending products, services, and technology.
Join a Section
This is the heart of AWS. Find As a member, you can find your local network and connect with welders near you, f. You can forge lasting friendships and working smarter together.
Join a Student Chapter
Sharpen your skills and set yourself up for future success. Student Members can get valuable experience — and meet friends in your welding field — by joining an AWS Student Chapter.
AWS Calendar
Learn about cutting-edge topics from industry leaders, meet new people, and forge lifelong professional connections at AWS events.
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Popular Topics in Member Forum
Production Welding Quality
Is it possible to “over weld” designs? Is there any flexibility in the guidelines laid out in the AWS D1.1 structural welding code? How can I ensure we’re using the best standards for quality control?
Calibration of Stud Welding Power Sources
How often should my structural steel shop be calibrating our power sources? Some fabricators and inspectors say regular fine-tuning might not be necessary — regardless of AISC 207 and AWS D1.5 standards. What do you recommend?