For individuals looking to pursue a career in welding, we offer the Comprehensive Program.
The program is a 16 week, 480 hour program that includes training in:
· Print Reading + Safety in Welding and Cutting (1 Week)
· Oxyfuel Cutting, Plasma Cutting and Brazing (1 Week)
· Shielded Metal Arc Welding (5 Weeks)
· Gas Metal Arc Welding (3 Weeks)
· Flux-Cored Arc Welding (2 Weeks)
· Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (3 Weeks)
· Qualification Testing (1 Week)
No prior welding experience is necessary for this program.
Schedule & Location
Classes are held Monday –Friday 8am-2:30pm. No prior welding experience is necessary for this program. This program takes place at our Welding Technology & Training Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
2026 Session Dates are below
- 1/12/26 - 5/1/26
Pricing
The 2026 price of the program is $9,840.00 plus a registration fee of $125.
The registration fee is due after a student is accepted into the program and enters the enrollment process.
Tuition is paid in four separate payments:
· 1st payment is due at registration
· 2nd payment is due after 120 clock hours (week 4)
· 3rd payment is due after 240 clock hours (week 8)
· 4th payment is due after 360 clock hours (week 12)
Please note that we are unable to accept federal financial aid.
Materials
The cost of the program includes the PPE Gear Ready Pack (safety gear & tools), all textbooks and handouts, and all base metals and consumables throughout the program. Students will need to provide their own ankle-high, steel-toe safety shoes
Graduation Rates
- 2021 - 66%
- 2022 - 91%
- 2023 - 85%
Job Placement Rates
- 2021 - 60%
- 2022 - 72%
- 2023 - 76%