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Choosing certification over basic qualifications or certificates offers several advantages, starting with third-party validation. Certification bodies like CCO maintain rigorous standards and impartial assessment processes, ensuring that certification holders have achieved verified levels of skill.

Phil Robbins, a seasoned crane operator from the Detroit area, was selected as the second-ever CCO Candidate Spotlight. Phil’s story serves as a powerful reminder of the importance of certification, dedication, and lifelong learning in the crane industry.

Starting November 7, 2024, operators of articulating boom cranes, mini cranes, or rotating telehandlers in New York City must hold a valid limited Hoisting Machine Operator (HMO) license issued by the NYC Department of Buildings (DOB).

Dan Dickey was taking another test, just another certification in a long line of certs he has completed since 2003. What made this dedicated pile driver certification different was that it was the 2 millionth certification exam administered by CCO!

Discover the vital role of signalpersons in construction, where their expertise ensures safety and precision in challenging environments. Learn why OSHA and ASME's heightened qualifications make them indispensable.

CCO Certification is honored to announce that 11 industry experts have been selected to develop a new certification program for side boom tractor operators. These machines fall under the ASME B30.14 Side Boom Tractors standard.

Get the inside scoop on how to ace your CCO exams with our essential do’s and don’ts! Learn the best practices to avoid common pitfalls and ensure your test results remain valid.

We have changed the screen layout for the CCO testing platform; users can now independently scroll the exam on the left and any applicable references in a separate window on the right.

The CCO Board of Directors has announced the industry leaders who will serve during 2024–2025.

Beginning July 15, candidates taking the Mobile Crane Operator exams will encounter additional unscored questions, including some fill-in-the-blanks questions on Specialty Exams.

As part of our ongoing commitments to improvement as well as to providing fair and valid assessments, Practical Exam Proctors (PEPs) will soon be required to take photos at specified milestones during practical exams.

Join the ranks of the industry’s finest by serving on a CCO Exam Management Committee (EMC). We’re calling for passionate individuals ready to shape the future of CCO certifications.

Effective July 15, 2024, candidates seeking CCO certification for Concrete Pump Operators will be required to pass a practical examination as well as a written exam.

CCO's Online Proctored Testing (OPT) platform will soon have integrated chat, so no additional software is required to take OPT exams.

CCO is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Training Provider Awards, recognizing their exemplary efforts in preparing candidates for CCO exams.

CCO is excited to announce the winners of the 2024 CCO Employer Awards, celebrating companies committed to workplace safety through CCO certification.

At the core of CCO lies a network of dedicated volunteers whose tireless efforts shape the very fabric of our organization. National Volunteer Month serves as a reminder to honor the hundreds of contributors who have helped shape CCO’s portfolio.

CCO has reduced the number of exams required for earning CCO Crane Inspector certification, making the pathway to certification easier and more affordable without compromising quality.

CCO is excited to announce changes to the myCCO portal designed to enhance the stakeholder experience and provide even greater convenience when accessing exam-related information.

While there are no questions on CCO exams intended to trick anyone, questions are intended for the candidate to read and understand the question, apply their knowledge, and identify the single correct answer.

Until CCO released its new Telehandler Operator certification, there was no standard covering what operators should know to operate safely.

CCO has recently formed a new Spanish Bilingual Committee to ensure that professional translations of all Spanish language CCO exams have been translated appropriately for Spanish speakers in the U.S.

NCCCO is excited to announce the formation of CCO Education Services LLC (CCO EDU).

CCO and the NCCCO Foundation recently entered into a formal agreement with the federal OSHA through the OSHA Alliance Program to keep the industry informed of OSHA’s applicable safety-related initiatives.

CCO now has three options for taking written exams: Online Proctored Testing (OPT), Test Center Testing (TCT), and Event Online Testing (EOT).

CCO is updating its practical exam administration process leveraging the latest technology.

The ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB) Personnel Certification Accreditation Committee has voted to grant CCO continued accreditation for 2023–2024.

CCO is thrilled to add candidate photos to myCCO and the Verify CCO Online (VCO) system. This new feature will allow candidates to manage their own photos and allow employers to have a higher level of certainty when verifying certification.

CCO is excited to announce a recent update to the myCCO mobile app for iPhones and Android.

CCO is reducing the number of exams required for earning CCO Lift Director to make certification more accessible.

CCO has announced exam fees for 2024. Fees for practical exams and all written exam modalities except for paper-pencil testing (PPT) will remain the same as 2023.

CCO has filed legal action in Texas against three individuals and one company for claims arising from a scheme to fraudulently certify individuals, including claims for fraud, unfair competition, copyright infringement, breach of contract, and conspiracy.

CCO is excited to release details on Test Center Testing (TCT), the newest way for candidates to take written exams. TCT exams are delivered via computer at a facility established specifically for administering secure exams.

The newest ASME B30.5 standard for mobile cranes went into effect late last year and has new requirements for riggers. The two key differences in the new standard affect when a qualified rigger is required, and what constitutes a “qualified” rigger.

In many instances, OSHA or standards such as ASME require an individual to be qualified. But what does that mean, how is qualification documented, and what’s the difference between “qualification” and “certification”?

In response to feedback received during the initial launch of CCO’s new Online Proctored Testing (OPT) option, CCO is excited to announce a change to materials permitted during the exam.

CCO has announced plans to develop a new certification program for operators of side boom tractors. This development is a result of multiple industry requests, a desire to bring safety to operators of this equipment who encounter unique challenges and hazards, and to ensure compliance with ASME B30.14 and OSHA.

CCO is honored to announce that 19 industry experts have been selected to develop a new certification program for evaluators of crane operators.

As CCO continues to improve processes and review best practices in the industry, candidates will see changes in their score reports. Moving forward, candidates will receive a pass or fail result only rather than a numerical or percentage score.