Welding
City College at MSU Billings offers hands-on, non-credit welding courses designed to introduce foundational welding skills, shop safety, and industry-relevant practices. Training takes place in City College’s fully equipped welding labs and is led by experienced instructors with real-world expertise.
Two courses are currently offered: Introduction to Welding, which covers core welding processes and general shop practices, and Introduction to TIG Welding, which focuses on the fundamentals of gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW). Together, these courses support career exploration, workforce entry, and skill development for adults interested in welding and the skilled trades.
Introduction to Welding
Introduction to Welding is a 32-hour, hands-on, non-credit course that introduces core welding processes, shop safety, and industry-relevant practices. This course is ideal for individuals new to welding or those seeking to build practical skills for employment or further technical training.
Who Should Enroll
- Individuals exploring careers in welding or skilled trades
- Adults seeking hands-on technical skills
- Incumbent workers looking to strengthen foundational welding knowledge
- No prior welding experience required
What You Will Learn
- Basic welding processes
- Types of joints and welding applications
- Shop safety and best practices
- Welding equipment use and minor repair
- Plasma cutting techniques
- Introduction to welder testing and certifications
- Safe operation of tools and equipment
Format & Schedule
Format: In-person
Total Hours: 32 hours (non-credit)
Schedule: Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday for three weeks
Time: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Session(s)
July 7–23, 2026
Location
City College at MSUB
Tech Building, Rooms A072 & A085
Instructor
Tim Stenson, Welding Instructor
Cost
$399
Registration
Introduction to TIG Welding
Introduction to TIG Welding is a 20-hour non-credit course combining classroom instruction and lab-based training. The course introduces the fundamentals of Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW) and focuses on precision welding techniques and safe shop practices.
What You Will Learn
- Fundamentals of the GTAW (TIG) welding process
- Types of joints and welding applications
- Shop safety and professional practices
- Welding equipment setup and operation
- Safe use of tools and equipment
Format & Schedule
Format: In-person classroom and lab instruction
Hours: 20 (non-credit)
Schedule: Wednesday and Thursday for three weeks
Time: 5:30 – 9:00 p.m.
Upcoming Sessions
July 8–23, 2026
Location
City College at MSUB
Tech Building, Rooms A072 & A085
Instructor
Sam Russell, Welding Instructor at City College at MSUB
Cost
$399
Registration
Questions or Need Help?
For additional information about welding courses or upcoming offerings, contact:
Workforce Development & Community Education
Email: workforcedevelopment@msubillings.edu
Phone: (406) 896-5965
Location: Tech Building A035