Advantages of Certification
Build a safer, more credentialed workforce with CCO certification.
Committed to Safety Through CCO Certification
CCO-certified operators are proven competent through rigorous, nationally accredited exams. Hiring and requiring CCO certification demonstrates your commitment to the highest standards of workplace safety.
- Reduce workplace accidents and liability
- Meet OSHA and ASME B30 compliance requirements
- Verify credentials instantly through our online directory
- Recognize your certified team with Employer Awards
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Instantly verify the certification status of any CCO credential holder through our secure online database.
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Employer Awards
Recognize your commitment to safety. CCO’s Employer Recognition Award honors companies that prioritize certification.
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Host CCO Exams at Your Facility
Companies can become approved CCO exam hosts — bringing written and practical testing directly to your team and your site.
| MODALITY | WHAT IT IS | WHERE |
| OPT Online Proctor Testing |
Remote, live-proctored written exams taken on your own computer with identity verification. | Any private location with a webcam |
| TCT Test Center Testing |
Computer-based written exams administered at an approved third-party testing center. | Approved testing centers nationwide |
| EOT Event Online Testing |
Scheduled online written exam sessions administered at a host site or company event. | Approved host site or company facility |
| PRACTICAL Practical Testing |
Hands-on performance exam evaluating real-world crane operation skills. | On-site with your equipment & a Practical Examiner |
| OPTÂ Online Proctor Testing |
| WHAT IT IS Remote, live-proctored written exams taken on your own computer with identity verification. WHERE Any private location with a webcam |
| TCT Â Test Center Testing |
| WHAT IT IS Computer-based written exams administered at an approved third-party testing center. WHERE Approved testing centers nationwide |
| EOT Â Event Online Testing |
| WHAT IT IS Scheduled online written exam sessions administered at a host site or company event. WHERE Approved host site or company facility |
| PRACTICAL Â Practical Testing |
| WHAT IT IS Hands-on performance exam evaluating real-world crane operation skills. WHERE On-site with your equipment & a Practical Examiner |
Employer Award Recipients Receive
CCO recognizes employers who demonstrate an outstanding commitment to crane safety through certification.
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Formal Recognition Certificate
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CCO Award Logo Usage
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Featured in CCO Publications
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Industry Peer Recognition