National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) and Lincoln Electric Education Partner Schools (LEEPS) Four Process Welding Train-the-Trainer

Join us January 11 - 15, 2027 at Calhoun Community College - Decatur Campus in Tanner, AL.

What is the LEEPS Program?

LEEPS is a national program developed by The Lincoln Electric Company. The National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) is the certification body of LEEPS. The LEEPS program provides schools with a complete suite of portable, stackable industry-recognized welding certifications. The program involves a Train-the-Trainer initiative.

What is Train-the-Trainer?

This training is not about learning how to weld. This training prepares you (the "Trainer") to train others. Upon completion of this training, you will be a certified NC3 instructor who provides standardized, world-class welding training at your organization. You will experience the curriculum, assessments, and exams first-hand before implementing this program in your own classroom.

Which Certifications Will I Be Able to Issue?

*LEEPStart & LEEPS Members:

• Welding Safety
• Principles of Welding
• Introduction Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Introduction Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Introduction Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Introduction Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

LEEPS Members:

• Advanced Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW)
• Advanced Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW)
• Advanced Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)
• Advanced Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)

*Membership not required to attend. Membership required to implement curriculum/issue certifications.

Travel Information

Airport: Huntsville International Airport (HSV)

Training Address: Calhoun Community College - Decatur Campus: 6250 US-31 N., Tanner, AL 35671

Arrival/Departure: Please arrive on Sunday, January 10, 2027. Training will conclude at 1:00 PM on Friday, January 15, 2027. Attendees must be present for the entire duration of the training.

Hotel: NC3 has arranged a hotel block at Home2 Suites by Hilton Decatur Ingalls Harbor, located at 807 Island Way NW, Decatur, AL 35601, at a discounted rate of $125 per night. To reserve your room, CLICK HERE or call 256-822-1030 and mention Train-the-Trainer.



Car Rental: Please rent a car. There may be opportunities to carpool with other attendees, but please plan your own transportation.

Additional Information

Equipment: Please bring your own laptop/Chromebook and PPE (see registration form).

Meals: Lunch will be provided to participants each day of their training.

Cost: Member: $1,195, Non-Member: $1,295. Invoices will be sent 3-5 business days after registering.

*Travel expenses not included

Pre-Event Survey: All registered participants are required to complete a brief pre-event survey prior to attending training. CLICK HERE to complete the pre-event survey. 

By clicking "Register Here" above, you are agreeing to NC3's Terms and Conditions policy.