Welding Technology/Welder

The Welding Technology/Welder certificate program at Fortis Institute-Birmingham is a one-to-two-year credential offered by this private for-profit institution in Birmingham, AL. Classified within the precision production field (CIP 48.0508), the program provides students with instruction in welding techniques, metal fabrication, blueprint reading, and safety practices used across manufacturing and construction industries.

Fortis Institute-Birmingham offers this program alongside several other vocational certificates, including Electrician, Medical Insurance Specialist/Medical Biller, Medical/Clinical Assistant, and Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician. This mix of trade and healthcare credentials reflects the school's career-focused training model. Students in the welding program can expect hands-on instruction in processes such as MIG, TIG, and stick welding, preparing them for entry-level positions in structural, pipe, and manufacturing welding roles.