Testing Overview
Flexible testing options to fit your schedule and location.
CCO offers flexible testing modalities to meet candidates where they are — from remote proctored exams to hands-on practical assessments. Choose the format that works best for your schedule and location.
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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. They assess your knowledge of safe crane operation, load charts, rigging, signaling, and site safety for your certification program.
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 host site or company event, administered by your own credentialed CCO testing personnel.
Key Benefits
- Test many candidates at one location
- Run on your own schedule and site
- Administered by your credentialed staff
- 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 documentation in the myCCO portal and pay your exam fee.
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 assessments administered by a credentialed Practical Examiner. You’ll perform a series of defined tasks on the equipment to demonstrate safe, competent operation.
Practical exams are conducted at approved test sites with the appropriate equipment and load.
01 Find a Practical Proctor
Locate a CCO-credentialed Practical Proctor to administer your exam and contact them to schedule your test date.
02 Apply
Apply 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.
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
Credentials expire every 5 years. Recertification keeps your status current and recognized.
02 Recommendations
Begin the recertification process at least 6 months before your expiration date.
03 Timelines
Renewal timelines vary by program. Check your myCCO dashboard for your personal expiration.
Whether you’re testing for the first time or getting ready to recertify, the right preparation makes all the difference. Click the links below to find a training provider or purchase exam reference materials to help you get ready.
Get Ready to Succeed
Access the study materials and training resources you need to feel confident walking into your CCO exam.
Exam Reference Materials
Study guides, handbooks, and practice resources available through the CCO Store.
Training Providers
Find accredited training providers and high-volume trainers near you to prepare for your exam.
Testing FAQ
Find answers to the most common questions about eligibility, applying, ID requirements, results, retesting, and more.