Welding
What You Need to Know
Reignite your career, learn a new skill, or advance your welding expertise! Our welding program offers hands-on training with AWS certification available. Learn blueprint reading, fabrication, and safety best practices from experienced instructors and gain the skills needed to succeed in industries where skilled welders are in high demand—from manufacturing and construction to automotive and aerospace.
Program Highlights:
- Hands-on experience using industry-standard equipment
- Blueprint reading, metal fabrication, and welding safety training
- AWS Certification available to boost career opportunities
Additional Benefits:
- Flexible, year-round classes for adult learners working while learning
- Career-focused, non-traditional scheduling—traditional skills without the traditional hours
- Safety gear requirements: Protective gear provided; students must wear jeans without holes, long-sleeve shirts, and work boots (no tennis shoes)
Gain the technical skills and real-world experience to launch or advance your welding career. Start today!
About the Program
The Welding Certificate program prepares students to enter into the industry as beginning production, maintenance, or job shop welders. Students are trained in the latest techniques in fabrication of materials by welding processes. The Welding Certificate is designed to teach fundamental techniques and principles. The pathway also provides for an overview of related topics, such as metallurgy and fabrication, layout, estimating and repair.
Individual Classes
- Arc Welding
- Gas Metal Arc Welding
- Advanced TIG Welding
- Introduction to Welding Safety
- Oxy-Acetylene Arc Welding
- Blue Print Reading for Welding
Available Courses
Basic MIG Welding (TRADE-38) 11/17/2025 - Clarinda
Clarinda Center • Mon & Weds • 5-8 PM • 11/17/2025-12/10/2025
Discover the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding in this hands-on course designed for beginners. Whether you’re exploring welding as a potential career or looking to learn a practical new skill, this class provides the foundational knowledge and experience you need to get started. This course is ideal for individuals with no prior welding experience who are interested in learning the basics of MIG welding for personal projects, hobby work, or entry-level career preparation. Equipment: All tools, materials, and PPE provided.
Start Date: 11/17/2025
End Date: 12/10/2025
Seats Available: 6
Cost: $749
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 10/29/2025 1:17 pm
Basic MIG Welding (TRADE-38) 11/18/2025 - Council Bluffs
23rd Ave Business Center • Tues, Thurs, Fri • 1-4 PM • Dates:11/18, 11/20, 11/21, 11/25, 12/4, 12/5, 12/11, 12/12
Discover the basics of Metal Inert Gas (MIG) welding in this hands-on course designed for beginners. Whether you’re exploring welding as a potential career or looking to learn a practical new skill, this class provides the foundational knowledge and experience you need to get started. This course is ideal for individuals with no prior welding experience who are interested in learning the basics of MIG welding for personal projects, hobby work, or entry-level career preparation. Equipment: All tools, materials, and PPE provided.
Start Date: 11/18/2025
End Date: 12/12/2025
Seats Available: 4
Cost: $749
Location: Council Bluffs
Last Updated: 10/29/2025 1:17 pm
Holiday Upcycled Welding (TRADE-38) 12/02/2025 - Clarinda
Clarinda Center • 2 Night Class-Tues & Thurs, December 2 & 4 • 6-8 PM
Celebrate the season by turning scrap metal into festive welded creations! This beginner-friendly class teaches sustainability and artistry, with hands-on instruction in safe welding practices, basic techniques, and material handling. Create holiday-themed decorations, gifts, or ornaments while learning how to transform discarded metal into something meaningful. Whether you want to make a seasonal yard display, a small sculpture, or a personalized gift, this class helps you build confidence in a new skill and explore your creative side. No prior experience is required. Please wear jeans and sturdy shoes. Bring a welding helmet & jacket, safety glasses, and gloves if you have them; otherwise, these will be provided. Feel free to bring scrap metal to upcycle into your holiday masterpiece.
Start Date: 12/02/2025
End Date: 12/04/2025
Seats Available: 6
Cost: $190
Location: Clarinda
Last Updated: 10/29/2025 1:17 pm
Refunds: You may cancel your registration 5 business days prior to the start of the class date and receive a 100% refund excluding the $50 non-refundable processing fee. If contacting outside Iowa Western Community College’s Continuing Education Department business hours, leave a voicemail and or send the department an email. Iowa Western’s Continuing Education is not responsible for refunds if contact is not pursued via voicemail and or email. In compliance with the IWCC policy, refunds will only be produced in the form of a check. A check will be issued within 14 business days after the refund is admitted to the customer. Refund will be sent to the customer’s address that is on file. Certain program restrictions may apply. Contact Continuing Education for more details at ce@iwcc.edu.
Cancellations: Iowa Western reserves the right to cancel any class where difficulties arise in staffing or scheduling or where a minimum enrollment is not achieved. A full refund will be issued for all canceled classes.
Transfers/Withdrawals: Transfers may be subject to $25.00 transfer fee. Non-attendance for a class does not constitute a withdrawal and refunds are not issued for non-attendance. Transfers may be made up to two full business days (unless otherwise noted in the class information) prior to the start date of the class. After that time, transfers will not be permitted and no refund will be issued.