Howard College’s Welder Technician course is offered online through the Big Spring, Texas, campus. It provides an intensive overview of welding techniques, including metal cutting, rigging, inspection, safety, materials, fabrication processes, and welding applications. The curriculum also covers troubleshooting, metallurgy, robotics, quality, applied mathematics, and manufacturing management. The course is self-paced, open enrollment, and designed for completion within 12 months, with 125 course hours and virtual simulation labs supporting online practice. Successful completion leads to a Certificate of Completion. Admission has no formal prerequisites, although basic computer skills are required for navigating websites, downloading files, completing forms, and using web-based tools.

At a glance

• Format: Online
• Next start: Open enrollment
• Leads to: Certificate of Completion
• Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
• Payment plan: available (per the school's page)