Qualified Welding Classes

Fast-Track Career Training

Ideal for new welders and those who want to enhance their current welding skills, our qualified welding courses are designed to industry standards and prepare students for certification.

Courses Available:

Program Benefits

  • Accelerated Program
  • Hands-on Learning
  • Experienced Instructors
  • Prep for Certification Test with a Certified Welding Instructor
  • Opportunity for National Certification

What funding options are available?

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Review additional Laurel Ridge Workforce Solutions funding options including grants, scholarships and Sallie Mae Loans for eligible students. If you have any questions, please contact our operations team at 540-868-7021.

Employment Outlook: Certified Welder

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Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

September 29 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)

January 9, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW/Flux)

January 16, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

January 19, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)

January 26, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)

January 26, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map

Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW/Stick)

February 1, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

February 8, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

April 24, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

May 10, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW/Flux)

May 11, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map

Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW/MIG)

August 7, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map

Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW/TIG)

August 10, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW/Flux)

September 11, 2027 @ 8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Fauquier Campus
6480 College Street
Warrenton, VA 20187 United States + Google Map

Flux Core Arc Welding (FCAW/Flux)

September 13, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Laurel Ridge Middletown Campus
173 Skirmisher Lane
Middletown, VA 22654 United States + Google Map