Lincoln Electric and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) have joined forces to provide the curriculum and learning management resources necessary for benchmarking and standardizing welding performance.
Whether you are looking to offer exploratory, introductory or advanced welding certifications, we have a plan that can be aligned with your curriculum and programming needs.
Take a look at what each LEEPS certification plan has to offer to determine the best option for your specific program and format.
Ideal for:
High Schools, Career Centers, Community Colleges, Technology Centers/Colleges, Correctional Facilities, Industry, Job Corps, Advanced Manufacturing Centers
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Ideal for:
High School CTE Programs, Career Centers, Correctional Facilities, Industry, Job Corps
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Ideal for:
High Schools, Industry, Correctional Facilities, Job Corps
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Designed for institutions looking to offer a full slate of stackable welding certifications focused on career preparation, the LEEPS program combines a comprehensive set of instructional tools, resources and the support needed to meet today’s welding challenges.
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*Available in e-learning format
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Designed for high schools, CTE programs and other institutions desiring to provide an introduction to welding skills and concepts, the LEEPStart program provides core welding certification and instructional resources as a starting point to promote deeper career exploration.
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*Available in e-learning format
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Recommendations
Designed for high schools, vocational programs and other institutions focused on career training, the Lincoln Electric Virtual Certification Program provides flexibility, offering introductory welding certification without the brick-and-mortar infrastructure required for live welding.
*Available in e-learning format
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Required for all certification plans, our Train the Trainer course tests and endorses instructors on their welding knowledge and provides a detailed, step-by-step overview of the NC3 curriculum and learning management tools.
All classes are currently being held via Zoom conferencing.
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View some of our LEEPS partner schools below.
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