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Welding classes in Indianapolis

17 welding programs with costs, results and funding that can make them free

6 schools offer these welding programs with classes in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area, and every one is approved for workforce funding. Each shows its price if you pay yourself and how past students did.

Welders join and cut metal parts with hand-held or remotely controlled equipment. Most have a high school diploma plus technical training, and some employers ask for a certification for particular jobs.1 In Indianapolis, 17 of the 17 programs take students without a high school diploma, and 2 are taught partly or fully online.

See the 17 programs

All 84 welding programs in Indiana, including online programs

How much do welding classes cost in Indianapolis?

$2,899 to $4,000

is what most programs cost if you pay yourself

All 17 programs with a price: $1,500 to $5,500

Finished the program
91%
Working 6 months later
Not reported
Earned a year, estimated
Not reported
Length
5 to 12 weeks

Source: US Department of Labor, program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). How these figures are made

Are there free welding classes in Indianapolis?

Who qualifies, and other ways to pay: financial aid, grants and the GI Bill

All 17 welding programs in Indianapolis approved for funding

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17 programs

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Technology

    Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood

    No diploma needed

    Central Nine Career Center, Greenwood · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$40,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,775
    Program website, Welding Technology at Central Nine Career Center
    More details about Welding Technology at Central Nine Career Center
    Finished
    85%
    Working at 6 months
    65%
    Earned in a quarter
    $10,078
    Length
    12 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    97
    a year, estimated
    $40,300
    price
    $1,775

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding I 3g Welding Certification Course

    Hoosier Occupational Training Services, Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Hoosier Occupational Training Services, Indianapolis · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$18,400
    Price if you pay yourself$2,700
    Program website, Welding I 3g Welding Certification Course at Hoosier Occupational Training Services
    More details about Welding I 3g Welding Certification Course at Hoosier Occupational Training Services
    Finished
    64%
    Working at 6 months
    63%
    Earned in a quarter
    $4,593
    Length
    14 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    61
    a year, estimated
    $18,400
    price
    $2,700

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Intro To Welding 2f Mig

    Hoosier Occupational Training Services, Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Hoosier Occupational Training Services, Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$27,000
    Price if you pay yourself$1,800
    Program website, Intro To Welding 2f Mig at Hoosier Occupational Training Services
    More details about Intro To Welding 2f Mig at Hoosier Occupational Training Services
    Finished
    96%
    Working at 6 months
    50%
    Earned in a quarter
    $6,747
    Length
    7 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $250
    Students counted
    52
    a year, estimated
    $27,000
    price
    $1,800

  • Single welding processHybridNo diploma needed

    Advanced Shielded Metal Arch Welding (smaw) Certification

    Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Indianapolis · Single welding process · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$2,899
    Program website, Advanced Shielded Metal Arch Welding (smaw) Certification at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Advanced Shielded Metal Arch Welding (smaw) Certification at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    91%
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    14 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    18
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $2,899

  • General weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding

    Hinds Career Center, Elwood

    No diploma needed

    Hinds Career Center, Elwood · General welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimated$30,300
    Price if you pay yourself$1,500
    Program website, Welding at Hinds Career Center
    More details about Welding at Hinds Career Center
    Finished
    100%
    Working at 6 months
    67%
    Earned in a quarter
    $7,573
    Length
    10 weeks, 7 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    14
    a year, estimated
    $30,300
    price
    $1,500

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction To Gas Metal Arc Welding (intro To Gmaw Mig)

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Introduction To Gas Metal Arc Welding (intro To Gmaw Mig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    More details about Introduction To Gas Metal Arc Welding (intro To Gmaw Mig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction To Gas Metal Arc Welding (intro To Gmaw Mig)

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Introduction To Gas Metal Arc Welding (intro To Gmaw Mig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    More details about Introduction To Gas Metal Arc Welding (intro To Gmaw Mig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Iii Tig Welding Certification Course

    Hoosier Occupational Training Services, Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Hoosier Occupational Training Services, Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,000
    Program website, Welding Iii Tig Welding Certification Course at Hoosier Occupational Training Services
    More details about Welding Iii Tig Welding Certification Course at Hoosier Occupational Training Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    12 weeks, 6 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,000

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Aws Gas Metal Arc Welding (gmaw) Certification Preparation

    Ivy Tech Community College, Noblesville

    No diploma needed

    Ivy Tech Community College, Noblesville · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,020
    Program website, Aws Gas Metal Arc Welding (gmaw) Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
    More details about Aws Gas Metal Arc Welding (gmaw) Certification Preparation at Ivy Tech Community College
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    5 weeks, 12 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,020

  • General weldingHybridNo diploma needed

    9622 Basic/intro To Welding Principals

    Hobbs Electric Motor Solutions, Anderson

    No diploma needed

    Hobbs Electric Motor Solutions, Anderson · General welding · Hybrid · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$3,450
    Program website, 9622 Basic/intro To Welding Principals at Hobbs Electric Motor Solutions
    More details about 9622 Basic/intro To Welding Principals at Hobbs Electric Motor Solutions
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 24 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $3,450

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (intro To Gtaw Tig)

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (intro To Gtaw Tig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    More details about Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (intro To Gtaw Tig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction To Shielded Metal Arc Welding (intro Smaw Stick)

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Introduction To Shielded Metal Arc Welding (intro Smaw Stick) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    More details about Introduction To Shielded Metal Arc Welding (intro Smaw Stick) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction To Shielded Metal Arc Welding (intro Smaw Stick)

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Introduction To Shielded Metal Arc Welding (intro Smaw Stick) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    More details about Introduction To Shielded Metal Arc Welding (intro Smaw Stick) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    10 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction To Welding Bootcamp (intro To Mig)

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Introduction To Welding Bootcamp (intro To Mig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    More details about Introduction To Welding Bootcamp (intro To Mig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction To Welding Bootcamp (intro To Mig)

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$4,000
    Program website, Introduction To Welding Bootcamp (intro To Mig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    More details about Introduction To Welding Bootcamp (intro To Mig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    2 weeks, 40 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $4,000

  • Pipe weldingIn personNo diploma needed

    Welding Ii 6g Pipe Welding Certification Course

    Hoosier Occupational Training Services, Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Hoosier Occupational Training Services, Indianapolis · Pipe welding · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,150
    Program website, Welding Ii 6g Pipe Welding Certification Course at Hoosier Occupational Training Services
    More details about Welding Ii 6g Pipe Welding Certification Course at Hoosier Occupational Training Services
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    20 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    $100
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,150

  • Single welding processIn personNo diploma needed

    Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (intro To Gtaw Tig)

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis

    No diploma needed

    Latinas Welding Guild Inc., Indianapolis · Single welding process · In person · No diploma needed

    Earned a year, estimatedNot reported
    Price if you pay yourself$5,500
    Program website, Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (intro To Gtaw Tig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    More details about Introduction To Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (intro To Gtaw Tig) at Latinas Welding Guild Inc.
    Finished
    Not reported
    Working at 6 months
    Not reported
    Earned in a quarter
    Not reported
    Length
    3 weeks, 8 hours a week
    Cost of supplies
    None listed
    Students counted
    Not reported
    a year, estimated
    Not reported
    price
    $5,500

How to pay for welding classes in Indianapolis

Workforce funding can pay for welding classes in Indianapolis

Every program on this page is approved for public workforce funding, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. It can pay for training for eligible adults, people who lost their job and young people.2People on public assistance, with a low income or lacking basic skills come first, and veterans have priority.3

Ask at an American Job Center

Eligibility rules apply, and services vary from state to state. Your local American Job Center can tell you whether you qualify. The Department of Labor's page links to the center finder, or call 1-877-US-2JOBS (1-877-872-5627).4

Financial aid and grants for welding classes

Most students can get federal student aid for college, career school or trade school. A Federal Pell Grant, unlike a loan, usually doesn't have to be repaid. Ask the school whether its program qualifies.56

GI Bill for welding classes

Veterans, service members and qualified dependents can use GI Bill benefits for non-college training programs.7

The program list does not show which programs accept these. Ask the school.

Where the Indianapolis welding program numbers come from

Which Indianapolis welding programs are on this list?

These are the welding programs with classes in the Indianapolis-Carmel-Greenwood area that are approved for public workforce funding (the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act), as reported to the US Department of Labor for program year 2024 (July 2024 to June 2025). The list covers programs approved as of June 30, 2025. Online programs are left out here; they are on the Indiana page. Schools that never applied for approval are missing, so this is a part of what the area offers.

How Indianapolis welding program prices are reported

The price is tuition and required fees for someone paying without workforce funding, as the school reported it. Prices under $100 are treated as not reported, because the file holds many blanks entered as $0. Check the current price with the school.

What the graduate results of these programs measure

The figures at the top of this page are the middle program among those that report results: half did better, half did worse. Results describe students who left each program in recent years: the share who finished, the share working in the second quarter after leaving, and the middle earnings of those working in that quarter. States report earnings for that one quarter because they take them from the wage reports employers file every three months. The yearly figure here is that quarter times four, rounded to the nearest $100: an estimate, and an early one, since it is measured about half a year after training. The quarter as reported is under "More details" on each program. Results are withheld for small programs, and they describe past students, so they are no guarantee.

Why do some welding programs say "Not reported"?

Where a school or the state left a field empty, or the Department of Labor withheld it, the page says "Not reported". Nothing here is estimated to fill a gap.

Why the kind of school is left off each program

The file also records whether a school is public, private or nonprofit, but those entries are wrong too often to print next to a school's name, so this page leaves them out.

Sources for the facts about welding classes in Indianapolis

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  1. US Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Outlook Handbook: Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers
  2. US Department of Labor, TrainingProviderResults.gov: About This Site
  3. US Department of Labor: WIOA Adult Program
  4. US Department of Labor: American Job Centers
  5. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Eligibility for Federal Student Aid
  6. US Department of Education, Federal Student Aid: Don't Miss Out on Federal Pell Grants
  7. US Department of Veterans Affairs: GI Bill benefits for non-college degree programs