Get Hands-on Welding Training at our Erie Campus
From manufacturing to construction, transportation to automotive, welders are in high demand in a wide range of industries. Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced welding professional looking to upgrade your skills, you’ll find the training you’re looking for at our Erie Campus.


About the Program
You can complete this program in about a year and be on your way to a career as a welder, brazer or fabricator before you know it. We have 32 welding bays to give you hands-on training in basic welding, MIG, TIG, pipe and structural welds. Students can complete the SMAW and FCAW certifications during the program, which are included in the tuition. The average class size is 10 or fewer students, so you will get the personalized attention you need to succeed. Best of all, this program features job placement assistance upon graduation.
Typical courses in the Welding Technology Diploma Program:
- Oxy-Fuel Welding Fundamentals and Safety
- Oxy-Fuel Welding Methods and Practices
- Safety in Welding, Cutting and Allied Processes
- SMAW Fundamentals and Safety
- SMAW Methods and Practices
- SMAW Advanced Procedures
- Certified SMAW
- GMAW Fundamentals and Safety
- GMAW Methods and Practices
- FCAW Fundamentals and Safety
- Certified FCAW
- GTAW Fundamentals and Safety
- GTAW Methods and Practices
- Welding Review
- Math for Trades
- Professional Development
Find Your S.P.A.R.K.™ at IMBC
IMBC is dedicated to preparing you for success in your chosen career. Combining clinical training and classroom learning with our trademark S.P.A.R.K. – that’s Support, Pride, Awareness, Responsibility and Knowledge, it all works together to help you reach your professional goals.
The Institute of Medical and Business Careers has proudly earned the prestigious 2025-2026 Military Friendly School designation, recognized with a Gold status for its commitment to supporting military students. Additionally, the school has been named a Military Spouse Friendly School, further demonstrating its dedication to providing valuable educational opportunities to both active service members and their families. Through tailored programs and support, IMBC continues to offer a welcoming and flexible learning environment for military-affiliated students.
