CWI Training
Not sure what it takes to be a CWI?
Weld Inspection Course
If your main concern is to JUST pass the AWS CWI exam, please sign up with any other training program. If you want to learn and understand practical welding inspection as well as prepare for the CWI exam, then Madskills is right for you!
We offer Weld Inspection Training for both companies and individuals which can be used to prepare for the AWS Certified Welding Inspector exam. By offering private tutoring as well as group classes, evenings and weekends, our classes are both flexible and customizable to fit your needs. We even offer homework and practice exams which can be emailed!
Pre-class Homework, 8-day Training and AWS Exam:
$2,650
Let us come to you!
Call today to see how we can bring the training and exam to your hometown!
Our training is based on the AWS CWI ‘Body of Knowledge’ which can be broken down and studied modularly in any or all the following:
- Welding Symbols
- Common Welding Processes
- Weld and Base Metal Discontinuities
- Welding Metallurgy
- Welding Procedure Specification
- Procedure Qualification Record
- Welder Qualification
- Hands-on Weld Inspection Training
- Proper Usage of Inspection Tools
- API 1104 & AWS D1.1 Code Clinics
AND MORE!
In House Training
Let us come to you
We will travel anywhere in the world and customize the class to fit your schedule.
832-564-5350
“Course materials & practice tests are better than any other group out there.”
“Strongly recommend Madskills to anyone wanting to take CWI courses. Instructor has great knowledge & understanding to help prepare you for the exam.”
“Great instructor, well taught course, encouraged student interaction & questions. Lots of real good questions to make ya think.”
“I have learned more from this instructor than any AWS or other instructors. I will be recommending this course to everybody I know who is pursuing their CWI.”
Registration is NOW OPEN for these 2026 Weld Inspection Classes
Houston, Texas: Jan 10 – 18, 2026
Little Rock, Arkansas: Jan 24 – Feb 1, 2026
Houston, Texas: February 21 – March 1, 2026
Anchorage, Alaska: March 21 – 29, 2026
Casper, Wyoming: April 4 – 12, 2026
Quitman, Arkansas: May 2 – 10, 2026
Pheonixville, Pennsylvania: July 18 – 26, 2026
Houston, Texas: August 8 – 16, 2026
*All classes include AWS CWI Exam
All classes include 40+ hours of homework, hands-on inspection training, hundreds of practice questions, & full-length practice exams.
Start Studying Today!
Call to Register
832-564-5350
Pre-class Homework
Each student will complete, at a minimum, one assignment for each portion of the exam before the start of class. All assignments are emailed, and questions handled by conference call. Hundreds of flashcards available to study for free on your smartphone.
The sooner you sign up, the sooner you start studying!
Full-Length Practice Exams
Full-Length Practice Exams for AWS CWI Part A (Fundamentals) and Part C (API 1104 or AWS D1.1)
Full-length AWS CWI practice exam (Part A: Fundamentals 150 questions or Part C: API 1104 60 questions/AWS D1.1 50 questions). Each test is randomly generated from a massive question bank—so every test is unique.
Your purchase includes:
-
One practice test
-
No time limit
-
Correct answer review upon completion
Fast, easy registration—get started right away.





