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Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT)
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ASME BPVC Section IX (B31.1) (B31.3)
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Professional Certifications
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
Senior Certified Welding Inspector (SCWI)
Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS)
Certified Welding Educator (CWE)
Certified Welding Engineer (CWENG)
Certified Resistance Welding Technician (CRWT)
Certified Radiographic Interpreter (CRI)
Certified Robotic Arc Welding (CRAW)
Certified Welding Sales Representative (CWSR)
Certified Welder Program (CWP)
CWI and SCWI Endorsements
Structural Steel (D1.1)
Structural Aluminum (D1.2)
Bridge Welding (D1.5)
Railroad (D15.1)
Aerospace (D17.1)
Pipeline (API 1104)
Magnetic Particle Testing Endorsement
Penetrant Testing (PT)
ASME BPVC Section IX (B31.1) (B31.3)
ISO Standard Endorsement
Nondestructive Coordination (NDEC)
Welding Coordination and QA (WCQA)
Welder Performance Qualifier (WPQ1)
Welding Procedure Qualifier (WPQ2)
Education
Dual Format
In-Person Training
Online Instructor-Led Training
Self-Paced Online Training
Seminar And Exam Schedule
CWI Training Locations
Training in Los Angeles, CA
Training in Sacramento, CA
Training in Miami, FL
Training in Tampa, FL
Training in Detroit, MI
Training in Cleveland, OH
Training in Austin, TX
Training in Houston, TX
Facility Accreditation
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The AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) credential advances careers and ensures quality with flexible training options.
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Advance your skills, connect with peers, and make your mark on the industry—and beyond.
LEVEL UP NOW
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Emmet A Craig Resistance Welding School
ASME Section IX Decoded – Houston, TX
FABTECH Mexico
Welding Summit 2025
ASME Section IX Decoded – Charlotte, NC
FABTECH
Professional Program 2025
Pipeline, Facilities & Tanks
ASME Section IX Decoded – Denver, CO
All Upcoming Conferences
Events Calendar
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Standard Committees
All Upcoming Events
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Boilermaker
Robotic Welding Technician
Shipfitter
Welding Educator
Ironworker
Pipefitter
Welding Technician
Welding Research Scientist
Technical Sales
Learn New Skills
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