Forge Your Future with Our Welding Program
- CheckmarkOpen enrollment, no waitlists
- CheckmarkTake classes in Bridgeport or East Hartford
- CheckmarkManufacturing scholarships available
- CheckmarkPaid pre-apprenticeship opportunities
Fast-track your career
Complete your certificate in as few as 8 months full-time and start your career sooner.
Technical training and hands-on experience
Train using industry-standard equipment and develop the practical skills employers are looking for.
Flexible scheduling options
Can be completed full-time, with day and evening classes available.
“I hardly had any technical or trade skill to speak of before attending Goodwin’s Welding program, but by the end of those 8 months, I was skilled enough to get hired within a week of applying to welding positions.”
Launch a career that matters
Skilled welders are needed across manufacturing, construction, fabrication, and industrial settings. At Goodwin, you’ll prepare for entry-level opportunities while building the technical skills employers value.
Average annual wage for welders, cutters, solderers, and brazers in Connecticut.1
Projected annual welding job openings nationwide over the next decade.2
1 CT Department of Labor, 2023
2 U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2025
Manufacturing scholarships available
You may be eligible for a manufacturing scholarship worth 20-30% off tuition. See if you qualify and learn how Goodwin can help make your education more affordable.
Explore scholarship opportunities →Take classes in Bridgeport or East Hartford
Goodwin University’s Welding Technology program is offered in both Bridgeport and East Hartford, giving you the opportunity to choose the location that works best for you.
Learn more about our Bridgeport location →Train using the tools of the trade
At Goodwin, you’ll learn in a manufacturing environment designed to mirror real-world industry settings. Students gain hands-on experience using advanced equipment, including:
- Bluco tables for pipe alignment and fabrication
- CNC plasma table technology
- Industry-standard welding equipment and tools
- Virtual reality welding simulators
Develop career-ready welding skills
Our 24-credit Welding Technology curriculum combines classroom instruction with hands-on training to prepare you for entry-level employment and industry certification opportunities. Our small class sizes and experienced instructors ensure you receive the personalized attention needed to develop and refine your skills.
In the Welding Technology certificate program, you’ll learn:
- Welding safety and fabrication
- Blueprint reading and welding symbols
- Shielded metal arc welding (SMAW)
- Gas metal arc welding (GMAW)
- Flux core arc welding (FCAW)
- Thermal cutting techniques
Coursework includes:
| Course code | Course name |
|---|---|
| BMM 151 | Welding Safety |
| BMM 155 | Welding Fabrication |
| BMM 157 | Thermal Cutting |
Day in the life of a Goodwin Welding student
Get a closer look at the hands-on training, industry-standard equipment, and real-world projects that help prepare Goodwin students for careers in welding.
Invest in your future with a Goodwin Welding certificate
We believe a quality education should be within reach. Our financial aid team works one-on-one with every student to help make it happen.
Financial aid options include:
- Grants and scholarships
- Federal and state student loans
- Work-study opportunities
- Dedicated advisors who build a plan around your budget
“My experience at Goodwin has been absolutely amazing! The professors are dedicated to helping you succeed in manufacturing programs. Everybody involved truly cares about you and your future.”
Ready to get started?
We’re ready when you are.
If you’re ready to build practical skills, train with industry-standard equipment, and prepare for a rewarding career in welding, Goodwin University is ready to help you get started. Earn your Welding Technology certificate and begin building your future today.
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