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Advanced Welding Techniques and Metallurgy

Coursera · Lincoln Electric / Ohio State University · Updated March 2026

Platform rating

4.6/5

Champ rating

8.5/10

Duration

8 weeks, 6 hours/week

Classes

52

Master the hands-on skills that power America's infrastructure in this practical, project-driven course. Advanced welding course covering MIG, TIG, stick welding, plasma cutting, welding metallurgy, blueprint reading, and AWS certification preparation. Designed to prepare you for licensing exams and immediate employment - with the practical skills that set journeymen apart from apprentices.

What you'll get

Perform MIG, TIG, and stick welding to AWS standards

Understand welding metallurgy and heat-affected zones

Read welding symbols and fabrication blueprints

Perform MIG, TIG, and Stick welding on various metals and joint configurations

Select appropriate filler metals, shielding gases, and welding parameters

Course Curriculum

6 chapters

Fit

Best for

Electricians

Plumbers

Mechanics

Construction Workers

Not ideal for

Complete beginners

Non-technical learners

Prerequisites & pricing

Prerequisites

Basic welding experience recommended

Pricing

$49/month

Certification

Certificate

Welding

MIG

TIG

Metallurgy

AWS Certification

Fabrication

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