Career Pathway Certificate: Welding (GMAW) – Spring 2026

Job Overview

This welding program has a flexible start date. Students begin this program anytime between January 13 and February 17, 2026. All sections of the program must be completed by May 7, 2026.

Work at your own pace, on your own time and master your skills in the short-term Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW) Competency-Based Education (CBE) program. You’ll use an online platform for the lecture portion of the class that includes videos, reading, assignments and assessments, and complete hands-on welding projects with your instructor in the Welding Lab on campus. The flexibility of this program allows you to reserve booth time that fits with your schedule to develop basic GMAW welding and blueprint reading skills. You’ll be prepared for immediate entry-level employment or continued training in our extended Welding diploma program!

Spring  Welding Lab availability is 7 a.m. -  5 p.m. Monday through Thursday.

Before registering, you must complete the online certification training OSHA General Industry 10-Hour Online (102640) (click on link) or provide a copy of your OSHA 10 General Industry card if you have completed the training within the past 3 years. When you complete the online class please reach out to an NICC College and Career Coach for the next steps.

Tuition assistance is available for those who are eligible. Contact a College & Career coach at 844-642-2338 ext.1399 or email tuitionsupport@nicc.edu to begin your tuition assistance application today.