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Lincoln Electric, NC3 partner to offer certification-focused welding curriculum

Lincoln Electric and the National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) have joined forces to provide welding education institutions with curriculum and learning management resources for benchmarking and standardizing welding performance.

Designed for institutions looking to offer a full slate of stackable welding certifications focused on career preparation, the Lincoln Electric Educational Partner Schools (LEEPS) program combines a comprehensive set of instructional tools and resources with the support (including some e-learning formats) needed to meet today’s welding challenges, the company states. LEEPS institutions have access to these resources, as well as a Train the Trainer program for educators.

Required for all certification plans, the LEEPS Train the Trainer course tests and endorses instructors on their welding knowledge and hands-on skills. The program provides a detailed, step-by-step overview of the NC3 curriculum and learning management tools. Participants have the choice of attending classes in person or virtually via Zoom conferencing.