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Empowering the Future
of Welding

Hobart Institute of Welding Technology is your one-stop shop for welding education and training. From career-focused programs and comprehensive classroom-ready welding curriculum to industry-recognized credentials, we equip welders and educators with the resources needed to build skills, advance careers, and strengthen the workforce.

Why HIWT?

100,000+

Welders Trained

95+

Years of Welding Education and Training

30+

Full-Time Instructors

20+

CWIs on Staff

501(c)(3) Nonprofit Organization

Accredited by the ACCSC

School of Excellence Designated by ACCSC

American Welding Society Accredited Test Facility

For Every Stage of the Welding Journey

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For Students

Whether you are just starting out or ready to specialize, we provide focused education and hands-on training designed to help students build practical welding skills and prepare for career opportunities in the welding industry.

Our Pathways Welding Program is an intense 40-week program that begins with 24 weeks of foundational training and essential skill development, followed by 16 weeks of advanced training based on your desired career path.

For students seeking a shorter path into the workforce, our Structural Welding Program provides core welding training in 24 weeks and prepares graduates for entry-level structural welding roles across major welding processes.

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For Educators

Bring Hobart Institute’s proven curriculum into your classroom. Our turnkey curriculum packages include everything you need to get your program moving and students building meaningful skills. Choose from over 25 process-specific courses covering everything from fundamentals to advanced applications, including pipe welding for GTAW, GMAW, FCAW, and SMAW.

Courses include lesson plans, instructional videos, student workbooks, quizzes, and answer keys, and can be bundled together to meet your specific learning objectives.

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For Professional Welders

Hobart Institute supports welders throughout their career journey. We offer a variety of courses aligned with industry-recognized credentials, including our flagship 2-week in-person AWS Certified Welding Inspector Exam Preparation Course, as well as customized training solutions to help improve your skill where you need it most.

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Become an AWS Certified Welding Inspector

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