{"product_id":"cwi-prep-course","title":"CWI Prep Course (AWS Certified Welding Inspector Training) | 4-Week In-Person Program – Mission, TX | The Weld Hub","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSTARTS MAY 4, 2026 (Sign up Now) 10 person limit. \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 1:\u003cbr\u003eMonday - Friday 6:00pm - 10:00pm (4 Weeks)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOption 2:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSaturday \u0026amp; Sunday 8:00am - 4:30pm (5weeks)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake Your Career to the Next Level — Become an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you’re ready to move into inspection, quality control, and leadership, this CWI Prep Course is built for individuals who want to stand out in the welding and industrial world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis program goes beyond welding — it prepares professionals to understand, evaluate, and enforce quality standards across real-world projects.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003cstrong\u003eCourse Details:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFormat: In Person\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLocation: Mission, TX – The Weld Hub\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDuration: 4 Week or 5 week option\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFocus: AWS CWI Exam Preparation (Parts A, B, and C)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy Become an AWS CWI?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBecoming an AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) instantly separates you from the average professional in the field.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis certification is recognized nationwide and opens doors to:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHigher-paying positions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeadership and supervisory roles\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eInspection, QA\/QC, and compliance positions\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eOpportunities in oil \u0026amp; 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