This will be my first question I will try to answer
There are 2 basic types of welding
Stick
and Mig/Tig
IMO Mig/Tig would be the route to go. I know in my area I went to a Vocational School to learn Welding. It's not that hard but there basics you should know. I'm sure there are instructional videos you could buy. But truly Hands on experience is the key.