About
Midwest Technical Institute’s 7-month Welding Program in Springfield, Missouri, provides hands-on training for welding careers and leads to MTI welding certifications. The in-person program covers shielded metal arc welding, gas tungsten arc welding, gas metal arc welding, flux-cored arc welding, and basic fitting principles. Daytime and evening classes are available, and the primary program runs for seven months. A 10-month Welding & Pipefitting Program is also offered as a longer pathway with additional pipefitting training. The program’s published information does not state admission requirements.
At a glance
- Format: In person
- Next start: October 26th, 2026
- Leads to: MTI welding certifications
- Financial aid: available (per the school's page)
Organization
Midwest Technical Institute
Midwest Technical Institute, Springfield, MO Campus, is a technical school in Springfield, Missouri, offering occupational training in HVAC/R certification, Welding, Phlebotomy, and related skilled trades. The campus provides hands-on instruction in welding, HVAC/R, electrical work, and truck driving, with evening classes available for several programs. Its HVAC/R Technician Program covers installation, repair, and maintenance for the heating, ventilating, air conditioning, and refrigeration industry. Welding students can earn MTI welding certifications, while CDL training includes behind-the-wheel and over-the-road preparation for the state licensing exam. The campus was established in 2012 and serves the greater Springfield area.