The new standard
for welding intelligence.
An AI built to think like a senior CWI — trained on every code, every process, every cert pathway. Say “Hey Shift”from anywhere and it's already working.
7,100+
Practice Questions
13
Exam Modes
30+
Tools & Features
14
Study Domains
∞
Voice Sessions
Meet Shift
Not a quiz app.
A study partner.
Shift thinks like a senior CWI who happens to be an AI. It knows every AWS code, every process, every NDT method, every cert pathway — and it has opinions. If your approach is wrong, Shift says so.
When you open the dashboard, Shift has already reviewed your session history and is ready to brief you. It shows you your Shift Score, your Knowledge Map, and tells you exactly what to drill. It doesn't wait to be asked.
Shift
WeldShift AI · Oracle
What Shift Does
Built Around the CWI. Run by Shift.
Every feature was designed for the specific demands of CWI and CWE prep — and Shift ties them all together.
Shift cites the code, not a summary
AI Oracle
Ask any welding question and get CWI-level answers citing specific clauses. D1.1, ASME IX, API 1104 — Shift knows them cold.
Shift finds your weak spots and drills them
Exam Engine
13 exam modes. Wrong answers re-queue until mastered. Domain accuracy tracked so Shift knows exactly where to push you.
Shift builds your daily schedule
Adaptive Study
Based on your accuracy by domain, Shift generates a personalized plan — no guessing what to study next.
Shift optimizes your parameters
Weld Advisor
Input process, material, thickness, and position — get AI-optimized amperage, voltage, gas, preheat, and heat input instantly.
Say "Hey Shift" from anywhere. No tap.
Hey Shift — Voice
Passive wake word is live. Hands-free exam quizzing, navigation, form entry, and code lookup — all by voice.
Shift runs the classroom too
Educator Portal
Full CWE trainer toolkit — lesson plans, class roster, curriculum designer, assignments, student analytics, and messaging.
The New Standard
No other welding platform has these. We built what the industry needed and nobody built — intelligence that lives on the job site, not just the classroom.
Intelligence Layer
Shift Score & Knowledge Map
A composite 0–100 readiness score built from your actual performance data — accuracy by domain, study breadth, velocity, and consistency. Paired with a live radar chart that maps your knowledge across all 14 welding domains. You can literally see your brain growing.
Shift Score (0–100)
Knowledge Map Radar
Exam-Ready Prediction
On-Site Intelligence
Field Oracle
Photograph a weld on the job site. Ask a question by voice. Get an instant accept/reject verdict with the exact code clause — right where the steel is.
Learn from Every Reject
Failure Analysis
Photo a rejected weld. Shift identifies defect type, root cause, code violation, and links to study material that prevents it next time.
Stay Current Automatically
Code Evolution Alerts
AWS updates D1.1. ASME revises Section IX. Shift tracks which version you studied and notifies you the day a revision drops — with section-level diffs.
Trust Layer
Digital Cert Passport
A scannable public credential page with all active certifications. Employers verify on-site with a QR code. Paper cards are obsolete.
Final Preparation
Day-Before Mode
Push notification fires the evening before your exam. Targeted drill of your weakest 20%. Sleep tips. Morning checklist. Go prove it.
Answer Challenge System
NewAfter every answer is revealed, you can flag it with your reasoning — “this is wrong because…” Every challenge goes to a senior CWI for review. Valid ones update the question bank. The platform improves with every welder who uses it.
Your hands are full.
Shift isn't.
Say “Hey Shift” from anywhere. Navigate to any page, fill out any form, start any exam, ask any question — all by voice. No button. No tap.
Shift keeps the conversation going for 10 seconds after each response. 30 if it asked you a question. It follows the conversation wherever it goes.
Hands-free timesheet
“Hey Shift, Log 8 hours for John Smith on the Bridge Project”
Field inspection
“Hey Shift, Is this undercut within D1.1 Table 6.1?”
Commute study
“Hey Shift, Quiz me on Part A metallurgy for 10 minutes”
Hands-free navigation
“Hey Shift, Take me to flashcards — all NDT cards”
Shift
Starting SMAW Specialty. Question 1 of 20. In the SMAW process, what is the primary purpose of the electrode coating?Listening for your answer — 30 seconds
The Shift Bar
Always there.
Always honest.
The Shift Bar sits in the corner of every screen. It tells you exactly what Shift is doing — no spinner, no mystery. Five states, one pill.
CWI Exam Structure
Shift Knows Every Part
All three parts must pass at 72% in the same cycle. Shift preps each one individually and tracks readiness across all of them.
Fundamentals
150 questions · 72% to pass
Closed-book. All 8 knowledge domains — metallurgy, NDT, weld symbols, WPS/PQR, safety, fabrication math, destructive testing, and welding fundamentals.
Practical Inspection
46 questions · 72% to pass
Hands-on inspection scenarios. Visual interpretation, measurement tool selection, defect identification, and inspector decision-making.
Code Book (D1.1)
55 questions · 72% to pass
Open-book AWS D1.1. Navigate the code under timed conditions — prequalified procedures, materials, qualification, inspection, and acceptance criteria.
Additional Certification Modes
CWE Candidates
CWE covers Parts A and B plus pedagogy. WeldShift includes a dedicated CWE mode with Bloom's Taxonomy, VARK, andragogy, SENSE accreditation, and instructional design questions.
Everything Included
One App. Every Tool.
Exam prep, field intelligence, code reference, business management, and educator tools — all in one platform, all included.
Shift Score & Knowledge Map
NewComposite 0–100 readiness score with a live radar chart showing domain mastery. Tracks your brain.
Exam Readiness Engine
NewAI predicts your exam-ready date based on current pace and mastery gap. "CWI ready in 14 days."
Day-Before Mode
NewNight-before drill targeting your weakest 20%. Push notification fires automatically the evening before your exam.
Field Oracle
NewPhoto a weld on-site, ask a question, get an instant code-referenced inspection verdict. Accept, reject, or investigate.
Failure Analysis
NewPhoto a rejected weld — Shift identifies the defect, root cause, code violation, and links you to study material.
Code Evolution Alerts
NewAWS, ASME, and API update codes. Shift tracks which version you studied and notifies you the day a revision drops.
Digital Cert Passport
NewScannable public credential page. Employers verify your active certs with a QR code — replaces the paper card.
Answer Challenge System
NewDisagree with an answer? Flag it with your reasoning — a senior CWI reviews every challenge. Valid ones update the question bank.
AI Oracle
Any welding question, any time. Code citations, process guidance, and inspector decisions — ask it anything.
Exam Prep (13 Modes)
13 certification exams — CWI Parts A/B/C, CWE, CWS, CRI, SMAW, GMAW, GTAW, FCAW, API 1104, ASME IX, D1.5.
Flashcards
Spaced repetition across every domain. Mastered cards retire. Missed cards come back sooner.
Domain Study Guides
14 written guides — metallurgy, NDT, weld symbols, WPS/PQR, codes, safety, fabrication math, and more.
Code Navigator
Search D1.1, ASME IX, and API 1104 with plain-language summaries and section-level detail.
Weld Symbols Library
Full AWS A2.4 symbol reference. Every symbol, every modifier, interactive examples.
Weld Drawing AI
Generate joint detail diagrams by voice or text. V-groove, fillet, butt, T-joint — export ready.
WPS / PQR Builder
Build Welding Procedure Specifications and Procedure Qualification Records. Code-referenced.
Certifications Tracker
Log certs, expiry dates, renewal deadlines, and certification numbers in your digital wallet.
Business Suite
Jobs, timesheets, invoicing, HR, scheduling, and QBO integration — the full welding business OS.
Welding Dictionary
Searchable reference of 200+ welding terms, processes, and definitions. Plain language, CWI-level accuracy.
Preheat & Heat Input Calc
D1.1 Table 3.2 preheat calculator by steel category and thickness. Heat input formula with code pass/fail.
Filler Metal Selector
AWS classification lookup with F-Number, A-Number, base metal compatibility, positions, and spec references.
Inspection Checklist
D1.1 Table 6.1 visual inspection criteria. Live pass/fail/N-A tracking. Exportable to PDF.
NCR / Repair Tracker
Non-conformance reports with disposition workflow — repair, accept-as-is, reject/replace — linked to weld IDs.
Weld Symbol Builder
Build AWS A2.4 weld symbols interactively. Set weld type, size, finish, contour, and tail note — see it live.
Code Comparison
D1.1, ASME IX, API 1104, and D1.5 side-by-side. Preheat, acceptance criteria, NDE, welder qualification — one table.
Prequalified Joint Library
Every AWS D1.1 Table 4.2 & 4.5 joint with SVG diagrams, root opening, groove angle, process, and position coverage.
Electrode Storage Log
Low-hydrogen oven control per D1.1 Table 4.5. Real-time exposure timer, rebake tracking, and lot management.
WPQ Records
Track every welder performance qualification — process, position, test date, expiry, and D1.1 scope of qualification.
Base Metal Reference
P-Number and M-Number lookup for carbon steel, stainless, nickel alloy, aluminum, and more. UTS, yield, preheat notes.
Safety & Hazard Module
Process-specific hazards, PPE requirements, OSHA references, and an AI hazard analyzer for confined space and fume control.
Who It's For
One Platform. Every Role.
Whether you're grinding for your CWI, teaching the next generation, inspecting in the field, or running a welding business — Shift is your partner.
CWI Candidate
Shift tracks your weak domains, predicts your exam-ready date, and answers every code question you throw at it — day or night, hands-free or typed.
CWE Educator
Build lesson plans, manage rosters, assign practice sets, track student progress, and prep your own CWE exam — Shift handles the classroom admin.
Field Inspector
Photo a weld on-site and get an instant verdict. Look up code sections, reference weld symbols, and log timesheets — all hands-free with Hey Shift.
Working Welder
Optimize weld parameters, track certifications, invoice clients, and keep your credentials current — Shift is the professional OS for working welders.
13
Certification Exams
CWI, CWE, ASME, API, process certs
7,100+
Practice Questions
Adaptive, never the same twice
14
Knowledge Domains
From metallurgy to codes & safety
30+
Built-in Tools
Study, field, business, reference & AI
Ready to study with Shift?
Open the app. Shift briefs you on your Shift Score, shows your Knowledge Map, and tells you exactly what to work on today. No setup. No credit card.