See all the ways the American Welding Society can help you advance your skills — and your career.
Webinar Series
Welding is the foundation of modern life, and our industry and members are essential. To recognize the depth of our Society, AWS hosts a series of free webinars available to everyone. During these sessions, you’ll learn how you can use a variety of AWS resources to help advance your career and earning potential.
So, prepare your questions, grab your headphones, and get ready to join in.
Webinar Recordings
Introduction to AWS
For over 100 years, AWS has been instrumental and at the forefront of the welding industry. This webinar explores how AWS continually reinforces its mission and purpose to keep the world safe.
Best Practices and Insights to Become a Certified Welder
Learn what a Certified Welder (CW) is and how being certified is crucial to the structure of modern life. This webinar will discuss the different welding processes and materials used for testing purposes, how to become certified, the current demand for welders, the benefits of becoming certified, and more.
Preparing for a Career as a Certified Welding Inspector
Welding inspectors must pass an intense 3-part exam before they earn their CWI credential. This webinar will discuss what each part is, as well as the benefits of becoming a CWI and how to prepare for the exam.
Resistance Welding: Process, Industry, Careers and Certification
This webinar covers all things resistance welding, from what’s old and what’s new, to how technology’s changing to increase how fast we can weld. We’re also diving into the AWS Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT) credential, and much more.
Thermal Spray: The Industry, Technology, Applications and Careers
This webinar will discuss the history of thermal spraying and how it adapts to modern times. Attendees will also learn thermal spray processes and applications and how to apply it towards a successful career.
AWS Standards: Cracking the Codes that Protect our Community
This webinar discusses what a standard is and the different classifications. During this session, attendees will also learn about the technical committees and people that develop AWS Standards.
Understanding the AWS Foundation Scholarship Application Process
Applying for an AWS Foundation Scholarship is not as hard as you think. During this webinar, we’re breaking down the different AWS Foundation Scholarships, the application process, and providing tips and tricks for applicants.