The Truth About Welding Certifications (And Why I Don't Have One)

#artfullyrogue #diy #metalartist After 25 years of welding — sculptures, water features, public art installations, and everything in between — I've never held a welding certification. Here's what that actually means, and more importantly, what it doesn't. In this video I break down the real difference between certified and non-certified welding: what certification is actually designed for, where it genuinely doesn't matter, and how to figure out which path makes sense for where you want to go. If you've been sitting on the fence about getting into metal fabrication because you thought you needed credentials first — this video is for you. And if you're a certified welder who wants to hear someone give that credential the honest respect it deserves — this one's for you too. Certification matters. Just not for everything. 🔗 Looking into getting certified? Start at aws.org — use their Educational Providers Directory to find accredited schools and Accredited Test Facilities near you. Here's a list of tools and materials I personally use on a daily or weekly basis. These are affliates and I will earn a small commission if you buy through these links. Thanks https://www.arccaptain.com/?ref=artfullyrogue2025 CODE: artfullyrogue Thank you for taking the time to watch my video. Please Subscribe and grow this channel so I can continue to create more fun and informative content. I am a creator of things, a metal artist, a maker of stuff, a woodworker, a welder, and a bohemian traveler of the world. I hope to inspire, motivate, teach and be a part of the lives that seek to become creators of their own wonderful creations. I rely solely on creating and building custom projects from metal and or wood. If there is something you would like to have created, then you can either reach out to me here on YouTube, email me at rogueartist@artfullyrogue.com or check me out on my other social media platforms. Visit my Etsy Shop: https://www.etsy.com/shop/ArtfullyRogue?ref=seller-platform-mcnav Visit my website: http://www.artfullyrogue.com And follow me on social media: http://www.instagram.com/artfully_rogue http://www.facebook.com/ArtfullyRogue/ Check out the brands and companies that I work with: https://store.evolutionpowertools.com/ https://yeswelder.com/ (discount code ARTFULLY ROGUE)