About AWP

Get the training you need through the American Welding Program
We understand the critical role that top-tier education plays in the success of your career and business. That's why the American Welding Program (AWP), provides unparalleled training and resources designed to meet the highest standards of the American welding industry.



Why Choose the American Welding Program?

Comprehensive Offerings:
With over 18 core products, including resource publications and training courses, the AWP supports a wide range of professionals. Whether you are an engineer, welding inspector, supervisor, or welder, we have tailored programs to meet your specific needs.

Career Advancement:
Investing in your education is investing in your future. The AWP provides opportunities to advance your career, upgrade your skills, and enhance your job performance. Our courses are designed to help you stay ahead in a competitive industry.

Unlock Your Career Potential with AWP’s Training Courses
We help welders and welding professionals advance their careers and increase earning potential through specialized training.

Enhance Your Skills with Industry-Leading Training
Looking to grow your career, boost your earnings, or upgrade your skills? The American Welding Program (AWP) offers courses tailored to your professional development goals.


The CWB Group is an industry-supported private sector organization providing welding certification, management systems registration and training services to over 10,000 companies in over 60 countries globally. Headquartered in Ontario, Canada, with staff and offices across the country and around the world, CWB is recognized as one of the largest and most innovative welding organizations in the world. For more information, please visit: https://www.cwbgroup.org/

EWI (previously known as Edison Welding Institute) is a not-for-profit engineering and technology organization dedicated to developing, testing, and implementing advanced manufacturing technologies for industry. Headquartered in Ohio in the US, EWI has a team of over 150 people, offering applied research, manufacturing support, and strategic services to leading manufacturers in the aerospace, automotive, defense, energy, government, heavy manufacturing, medical and electronics sectors. For more information, please visit: https://ewi.org/

AWP and the AWP curriculum are not affiliated with, or endorsed by, the American Welding Society.