AWS Certified Welding Inspector
AWS CWI training
and exams
In Polish or English. In Poland.
A complete program for welding specialists and IIW diploma holders: IWE / IWT / IWS / IWI. Earn the globally recognized AWS certificate and grow your career as a welding inspector.
The account is free. Creating an account does not register you for a training course or an exam.
- Training language
- Polish or English
- Location
- Poland (Żory)
- Program
- Training + the official AWS CWI exam
- For IIW diploma holders
- IIW Waiver - exemption from Part A for candidates with the required experience
AWS CWI — A Global Industry Benchmark
A globally recognized inspection credential across major industrial sectors.
Advance Your Role in Inspection & Quality
Advance your role in inspection, quality assurance, and code-based decision-making in international industrial projects.
Train & Get Certified Locally in Poland
Complete your AWS CWI training and exam locally in Żory — no need to travel abroad, with full preparation and on-site support.
How it works
Simple steps to training and the exam
- 01
Create a free Engineer Passport
Set up your account in a few minutes.
- 02
Complete your details
Add your qualifications and experience and attach the required documents.
- 03
Choose training or an exam
Sign up for the date you want directly in the system.
- 04
Pay
Pay for the training and/or the exam securely online.
Upcoming training and exams
| Edition | Training dates | Exam date | Location | Price (net) | Price (gross) | Status |
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Exams without training
Available AWS CWI exams
IIW Waiver
Part A exemption for IIW diploma holders
Holders of IIW diplomas (IWE / IWT / IWS / IWI) with the required professional experience can use the IIW Waiver: they are exempt from the Part A exam and go straight to the AWS CWI Part B and Part C exams. The final decision on exam eligibility rests with AWS.
About the training and exams
In Polish or English. In Poland.
We offer AWS CWI exam preparation training in Polish or English, run by experienced trainers. The training and the practical exam (Part B) take place on site in Żory, and the Part C exam at a Prometric test center.
What you gain from this program
For IIW diploma holders, this is the fastest path to AWS CWI
Fast-track pathway for IIW diploma holders
- Skip Part A (Fundamentals) with IIW waiver eligibility
- Focus on practical, code-based exams
- Faster path to AWS CWI
High-level AWS CWI preparation
- Real AWS inspection cases
- AWS codebooks & exam practice
- Practice aligned with AWS CWI Part B & Part C
Focused, expert-level training
- Built on your IIW (IWE) foundation
- No basic theory repetition
- Small cohort
Fall 2026 – Żory, Poland
Do you qualify for the AWS CWI pathway?
This is a selection-based program designed for experienced professionals with a strong technical background in welding and inspection.
All applications are reviewed to ensure the right level of experience and readiness.
You are a strong candidate if you:
- Hold an IIW diploma (IWE / IWT / IWS / IWI)
- Have hands-on experience in welding, inspection, or quality control
- Work with technical documentation, standards, and procedures
- Are ready to take responsibility for inspection decisions in real projects
IIW diploma holders — fast-track eligibility
If you hold an eligible IIW diploma, you may qualify for the AWS waiver pathway:
- Skip Part A (Fundamentals)
- Focus on practical and code-based exams
- Accelerate your path to AWS CWI certification
Eligibility requirements are verified during the application process.
This program is NOT for:
- Beginners with no industry experience
- Candidates without a technical background in welding
- Individuals looking for introductory or basic training
This cohort is designed for professionals ready to operate at AWS CWI level in real industrial environments.
Program Structure & Experience
5-Day Training
Fall 2026
Practical Exam (Part B)
Fall 2026
Codebook Exam (Part C)
Online (individually)
An intensive, real-world training and examination experience aligned with AWS CWI standards.
5-Day Intensive AWS CWI Training
Designed specifically for IIW diploma holders preparing for AWS CWI.
- Led by an official AWS instructor
- Real inspection cases and AWS codebooks
- Hands-on work with test specimens
- Preparation aligned with the AWS CWI exam structure
Full-day sessions (08:00 – 15:30)
Fall 2026 · KSSENON Park, Żory
Designed to ensure full technical and practical readiness for the AWS CWI exam.
1-Day Practical Exam (Part B)
- Conducted on-site in Żory under AWS examination conditions
- Real inspection tasks with test specimens
- Based on AWS procedures and standards
- Evaluates real-world inspection decision-making
Fall 2026 · KSSENON Park, Żory
This is not a theoretical course — it is a practical preparation for real AWS CWI-level inspection responsibilities in industrial projects.
Online Codebook Exam (Part C — Open Book)
- Conducted online under official AWS procedures
- Focused on navigating and applying AWS codebook standards
- Based on real inspection and quality control scenarios
Online — completed individually (location independent)
What is evaluated
- Applying standards in practical scenarios
- Interpreting AWS code provisions
- Making inspection and quality decisions
- Working with real-world code-based cases
Confirms your ability to operate within AWS standards in real industrial inspection environments.