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Standards-Based Certifications

Help the next generation of welders obtain the credentials they need to advance their training and careers with a complete suite of portable and stackable welding certifications.

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.

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LEEPS Program Options Overview

Take a look at what each LEEPS certification plan has to offer to determine the best option for your specific program and format.

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LEEPS Program Options

Lincoln Electric Welding Technology and Training Center

LEEPS

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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LEEPStart

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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LEEPS Virtual


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.
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Train the Trainer


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.

Why Choose Lincoln Electric & NC3 for Welding Certification?

Standards-Based
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Flexible E-Learning Courses

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All LEEPS Programs Require:

NC3
Membership

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Lincoln Electric Education Resource & Purchasing Portal Registration

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Virtual Train the Trainer Course Completion

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Chippewa Valley Technical
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College of the Canyons
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Florida Gateway College
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Rowan Cabarrus Community College

Current LEEPS Schools

View some of our LEEPS partner schools.

How is VR Making an Impact on Welding Education?

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Read the Article:

Training Center Sets New Standards with VR Technology
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Addressing the Need for More Effective Welding Training