Certified Welding Inspector 2-Week Online Seminar

No. All the materials and resources necessary to complete the seminar objectives are included with the exception of the API 1104 code book. If you are studying for the API 1104 code book examination, this standard must be purchased separately. Upon registration, AWS will package and send participants the required books and tools. The replicas will be shipped separately. Participants may keep the books and tools. The plastic weld replicas must be returned to AWS.

Yes. This seminar includes full-length practice exams for each section of the CWI Exam: Part A, Part B, and Part C. In addition, there are several “mini-tests” which are about 1/3 the length of a full exam and provide a shorter test-like experience.

Each set of plastic weld replicas is shipped in a cardboard container, which includes a return shipping label. As soon as the Part B portion of the seminar is completed, participants will seal the container, affix the shipping label, and take the container to the carrier’s drop-off location.  When AWS verifies that the pieces have all been returned in good condition, the deposit will be returned.

The live sessions run for two weeks. During this time, participants will also have reading and homework assignments. Participants will have access to online materials for one month prior to the start of live sessions.

This CWI Seminar provides a comprehensive review of the extensive body of knowledge covered in the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Exam. The seminar is not designed to teach individuals how to become welding inspectors. Participants should already be familiar with the most commonly used welding processes, welding symbols, WPSs and PQRs, inspection tools and code books.

For the online seminar and exam package, the charge to your credit card will be a total of $4085 for members (including the deposit amount) and $4340 for non-members (including the deposit amount). For online seminar only, the charge to your credit card will be a total of $3365 for members (including the deposit amount) and $3620 for non-members (including the deposit amount). The full deposit amount of $1500 will be refunded to you if the replicas are returned to AWS undamaged, in the provided packaging, within 2 weeks of the last session.

In the Online CWI program, the instructor will address both the AWS D1.1 code book and the API 1104 standard. Study materials will be provided for both of these codes and standards, including practice test questions. Participants who wish to study for a different code endorsement (e.g., AWS D17.1) are welcome to join this seminar as well. Please note that the D1.1 code book is included as part of the seminar, but the API 1104 is not. Students testing to API 1104 must purchase the code book separately.

The $1500 security deposit allows participants to borrow the proprietary set of AWS plastic weld replicas that are used in the AWS CWI Seminar. This amount is refunded to you if the replicas are returned to AWS undamaged, in the provided packaging, within 2 weeks of the last session.

Each session will meet in the evening for four hours, beginning at 12pm Eastern Time. It’s important to note that the start time differs according to time zone.

Yes. Participants who attend this seminar will receive 40 PDHs.

No. Participants are under no obligation to take the AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Exam upon completion of the seminar.

No special software is required. You will need a reliable Internet connection and browser of your choice. It will also be helpful to have the free Adobe Reader software in order to access various PDF documents that are part of the seminar.

You must be connected to the internet to access AWS Learning online courses. AWS supports the most recent versions of Google Chrome, Firefox, Safari, and Internet Explorer. Courses can be viewed on desktops, laptops, tablets, and mobile phones. Note, however, that a high-speed internet connection and large screen offer a better user experience.

Due to the unique nature of the 2-Week Online CWI Seminar, it is only available to students within the United States at this time. We regret this limitation and hope to expand the program to international students in future.