Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Des Moines Area Community College is a one- to two-year credential offered at the public college's campus in Ankeny, Iowa. This program falls within the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and prepares students with hands-on technical skills in welding processes, equipment operation, and related safety practices.

Within the welding technology field, this certificate provides foundational training suited to entry-level positions in manufacturing, construction, and fabrication industries. Des Moines Area Community College also offers related programs across a range of technical disciplines, including Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Network and System Administration/Administrator, Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Animation/Interactive Technology/Video Graphics and Special Effects, and Funeral Service and Mortuary Science — giving students options to explore multiple career pathways at the same institution.