Welding Technology/Welder

Welding Technology/Welder is a two- to four-year certificate program offered at West Virginia University at Parkersburg, a public institution located in Parkersburg, WV. The program falls within the welding technology field (CIP 48.0508) and prepares students with hands-on skills in welding processes and techniques at the certificate level.

Within the broader manufacturing and trades curriculum at WVU Parkersburg, this program sits alongside related offerings such as Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians (certificate), Plastics and Polymer Engineering Technology/Technician (certificate), Electrical and Power Transmission Installers (certificate), and Engineering/Industrial Management (associate's degree). Students can expect technical coursework focused on welding methods, safety practices, and material applications common to industrial and construction environments.