American Welding Society

American Welding Society is a professional organization and training body headquartered in Miami, Florida. Founded in 1919, the American Welding Society (AWS) is a nationally recognized authority on welding standards, certifications, and workforce education, offering credentialing and training resources to welding professionals across the country.

Specific program credentials and enrollment figures are not reported in current IPEDS data. AWS training and certification programs typically include welding inspector certification (CWI), welder qualification testing, and educational resources for welding engineers and fabricators at various skill levels.

Miami serves as the national headquarters for AWS, positioning the organization at the center of welding industry standards development in the United States. AWS credentials are widely recognized by employers in manufacturing, construction, aerospace, and shipbuilding industries nationwide.