Introduction to Welding Technologies and Processes

Understand the Fundamentals of Welding—Fast. If you're a manufacturing engineer, production supervisor, industrial engineer, quality technician, or plant manager who works near welding—but never received formal training—this course is for you. You don’t need to become a certified welder. But you do need to understand how welding processes work, why they matter, and how they impact your production goals, quality standards, and safety responsibilities. This course gives you the foundational knowledge you need—clearly, quickly, and without overwhelming technical jargon. What You'll Learn In just 2.5 hours, you'll build a solid understanding of: The major types of welding and where they are used Core welding concepts (like why "oxygen is not our friend") Critical safety principles for welding environments Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), also called "Stick Welding" Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), commonly known as "MIG Welding" Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW) Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW), also known as "TIG Welding" Submerged Arc Welding (SAW) Whether you're writing work instructions, managing welders, inspecting welds, or improving upstream/downstream processes, this course will help you speak the language of welding and make more informed decisions. Who This Course Is For This class is built specifically for: Manufacturing Engineers Industrial Engineers Process Engineers Quality Engineers and Technicians Production Supervisors and Managers Maintenance Technicians Welding Technicians and Novice Welders Fabricators and Assembly Leads Supplier Quality Engineers Technical Trainers No prior welding knowledge is required. If welding affects your job in any way, this course will increase your effectiveness and boost your technical confidence. What You Get 2.5 hours of focused, easy-to-understand video content Lifetime access to all course materials and future updates Q&A access to instructors Garry Pace (licensed PE and master welding instructor) and Ray Harkins A Certificate of Completion with your name and total video hours Start Learning Today Welding is central to countless manufacturing operations. Don’t let it remain a mystery. This practical course will help you build confidence, improve communication with technical teams, and sharpen your professional edge. Enroll now and take the next step in advancing your manufacturing career.