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Welding
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Welding 101: From Sparks to Career

MIG, TIG, Stick & Flux-Core Fundamentals

Enter the high-demand world of welding with comprehensive training covering all major welding processes. This course takes you from zero experience to job-ready, covering safety, metallurgy basics, certification paths, and real-world career strategies from master welders.

10 weeks6 modules · 18 lessonsSelf-Paced

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What You'll Learn

Understand all 4 major welding processes (MIG, TIG, Stick, Flux-Core)
Know which welding process to use for each material and application
Apply critical safety protocols for welding environments
Identify common weld defects and quality issues
Understand basic metallurgy and heat-affected zones
Navigate AWS, ASME, and CWB certification requirements
Choose the right career specialization for your goals
Build a welding portfolio that impresses employers
Read welding symbols and blueprint specifications
Set up and operate MIG, TIG, and Stick welding equipment

Who This Course Is For

  • Anyone curious about learning to weld from scratch
  • Fabrication enthusiasts wanting to formalize their skills
  • Career changers seeking high-paying hands-on work
  • Tradespeople looking to add welding certifications

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Course Curriculum

6 modules • 18 lessons • 10 weeks total

Introduction to Welding

90 minutes
What Is Welding (Really)?25 min
Welding Careers & Salary Breakdown30 min
The 4 Major Welding Processes30 min

MIG & Flux-Core Welding

2 hours
MIG Welding Fundamentals35 min
Flux-Core (FCAW) for Field Work30 min
Module 2 Quiz15 min

Stick Welding (SMAW)

2 hours
Stick Welding Fundamentals35 min
Welding Positions & Joint Types30 min
Module 3 Quiz15 min

TIG Welding (GTAW)

2 hours
TIG Welding Fundamentals35 min
TIG on Different Materials30 min
Module 4 Quiz15 min

Safety & Metallurgy

90 minutes
Welding Safety Essentials30 min
Metallurgy for Welders30 min
Weld Defects & Quality Control25 min

Certifications & Career Launch

90 minutes
Welding Certifications Explained30 min
Career Paths & Specializations30 min
Final Quiz & Certificate30 min

Requirements

  • No prior welding experience needed
  • Interest in hands-on metal fabrication
  • Basic math skills (fractions, measurements)
  • Physical ability to work with heat and equipment

How This Course Was Built

This course was developed by TalkTheTrade using industry research, government data, and input from working tradespeople.

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This course includes:

All 4 major welding processes covered
Safety certifications guidance
Metallurgy fundamentals
Weld defect identification training
Career pathway roadmaps
Certification prep (AWS/CWB)
Portfolio building strategies
Lifetime course updates
10 weeks
Duration
18
Lessons
Certificate
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