Testing Overview
Flexible testing options to fit your schedule and location.
Whether you’re testing for the first time or getting ready to recertify, the right preparation makes all the difference. Read through the Overview and through the different sections to understand the testing process and how to best prepare. Once you’re ready, get started in the myCCO Portal.
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myCCO Portal
It all begins with the myCCO portal. It’s free and easy to register for an account with a valid email address.1
1 You must submit a valid photo ID as part of the verification process.
Written applications must be submitted and approved before being able to schedule exams.
Inside the portal you can:
- Fill out applications
- Schedule exams
- View your certifications
- Order certification cards
- Share your credentials
- And more!
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Take the Exams
Most of our certifications require a written and a practical exam. You can take the written exam through three modalities (OPT, EOT, or TCT), and the practical exam is administered by CCO-credentialed proctors. Results are available immediately upon completion.
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Get Certified
Upon passing the required exams for certification, certifications are issued within 10 business days. Your employer can view your certifications through VerifyCCO, and you can share them via email or on social media in the myCCO portal!
CCO written exams are computer based and multiple-choice. Preliminary results are shown on screen immediately after you finish, so you’ll know how you did before you leave.
Three Ways to Take Your Written Exam
Each modality has its own advantages — choose the one that fits your situation best.
OPT
Online Proctored Testing
Take your exam from home or office on your own computer, monitored by a live remote proctor.
Key Benefits
- Test from virtually anywhere — no travel required
- Flexible scheduling, including evenings and weekends
- Immediate preliminary results on screen
- Ideal for individual candidates
EOT
Event Online Testing
Test at an approved CCO site.
Key Benefits
- Classroom style environment
- Often administered by an employer or training provider
- No computer setup on your endÂ
- Administered by your CCO-credentialed personnel
- Immediate preliminary results
TCT
Test Center Testing
Take your exam in person at an approved third-party testing center near you.
Key Benefits
- Professional, distraction-free environment
- No computer setup on your end
- Hundreds of locations nationwide
- Great if you lack a compatible home computer
Testing From Your Own Computer?
OPT and EOT have specific computer, browser, and internet requirements. Check your setup before exam day.
01 Apply
Submit your application and pay the exam fees in the myCCO portal.Â
02 Schedule
Once approved, schedule your exam in your chosen modality and confirm your ID is valid.
03 Test
Complete your computer-based exam. Preliminary results display on screen immediately.
CCO practical exams are hands-on exams administered by a CCO-credentialed Practical Proctor. You’ll perform a series of defined tasks as outlined in the candidate handbook. Practical exams are conducted at approved test sites.Â
01 Find a Practical Proctor
Locate a CCO-credentialed Practical Proctor to administer your exam and contact them to schedule your test date. You can locate practical sites in the myCCO portal.
02 Apply
Apply for your exam by filling out the application in the myCCO portal and receive your authorization code to give to the proctor on the day of the exam.
03 Test Day
Give your Practical Proctor the authorization code from the confirmation email you received and your exam will be administered. You will receive your results upon completion.
Most CCO certifications are valid for five years and require a written exam to recertify. A few programs, like Telehandler, run on a three-year cycle, and some — including Signalperson and Telehandler — also require a practical exam to recertify. Check your certification’s expiration date and requirements in the myCCO portal.
01 Recertification Schedule
Most CCO certifications are valid for five years. You can begin the recertification process up to 12 months before your certification expires.
02 Recommendations
We recommend beginning the recertification process at least six months before your expiration date to allow sufficient time to complete all requirements.
03 Timelines
Recertification requirements and timelines vary by program. Check your myCCO portal for your certification’s expiration date and specific requirements.
Prepare to Succeed
Candidate Handbook
View the candidate handbooks which contain the exam outlines, program overviews, reference lists, and policies.​Download Handbook →
Training Providers
Find an Accredited Training Provider (ATP) or other provider near you offering CCO Certification program trainings.​
Find a Provider →
Exam Reference Materials
See the reference materials used by Subject Matter Experts to develop exam content for CCO programs.View Reference Materials →
Exam Prep Materials
Purchase ASME standards to help you prepare for the exam through the CCO Store.
Testing FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions about eligibility, applying, ID requirements, results, retesting, and more.