Crane, Rigger & Signal Person Certifications
Accredited. Trusted. Industry-Recognized.
NCCER is the industry’s one-stop shop for crane, rigger and signal person certifications—offering a unified solution that eliminates the need for multiple providers. Our programs are engineered for simplicity, scalability and real-world use. Whether you’re certifying a single crew or a national workforce, NCCER streamlines a compliant certification process without compromising rigor. ANSI-accredited and OSHA-recognized, our certifications meet today’s regulatory demands while adapting to your operational realities—on-site, on-demand, and built around your equipment.
NCCER’s Mobile Crane Operator Certification Program is recognized by OSHA and accredited by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB). While OSHA does not directly evaluate or approve crane operator training courses or certification testing bodies, it requires that certification testing bodies be accredited by a nationally recognized accrediting agency such as ANAB.
Why NCCER is Your Trusted Partner for Certifications
- One Partner, Complete Solution: Certifications for Crane, Rigger, and Signal Person, plus 40+ workforce development programs—eliminate the need for multiple providers.
- Flexible, On-Site Testing: Minimize downtime with on-site assessments using your equipment. Need portability? Mobile crane setups options allow for testing at any location.
- Easy, Reliable Verification: Instantly verify certifications through our user-friendly, online registry for immediate validation.
- Industry-Recognized Compliance: ANSI accreditation and can meet or exceed current ASME, OSHA, and state regulations. Our certifications support regulatory compliance, meeting the highest safety and regulatory standards.
- Built by Industry Experts: Developed with input from leading crane and rigging professionals, ensuring real-world relevance, best practices and the latest safety standards—delivering the highest quality testing nationwide.
- Unmatched Support: NCCER dedicated Workforce Development Solutions team offers personalized assistance for a seamless certification process.
Certifications We Offer
NCCER provides a complete range of crane, rigger and signal person certifications to support safer, more efficient operations across high-risk industries. From reducing job-site accidents in construction to ensuring compliance on large-scale infrastructure projects, our programs help employers verify skills, minimize risk, and meet regulatory demands.
* NCCER’s Articulating, Overhead, Service Truck, and Tower Crane Operator Certification Programs are pending accreditation by the ANSI National Accreditation Board (ANAB).
Mobile Crane
Service Truck*
Articulating Boom*
Tower Crane*
Overhead Crane
Rigger/Advanced Rigger
Signal Person
Become an Accredited Provider
Crane Operator, Rigger and Signal Person Certifications are only offered through Endorsed Accredited Assessment Programs. By becoming a provider, it allows companies to offer journey-level knowledge and performance testing to employees, members, and the public.
Benefits of becoming an accredited provider:
- Offer In-House Certifications: Certify your workforce on-site, reducing downtime.
- Expand Service Offerings: Attract new business with industry-recognized certifications.
- Enhance Safety & Compliance: Meet OSHA, ASME, and state regulations.
- Boost Your Competitive Edge: Demonstrate excellence with ANSI-accredited certifications.
Learn More About Becoming Endorsed Accredited
Find an Assessment Provider
Explore organizations offering Crane, Rigger & Signal Person Certification Program assessments and practical examinations to the public. Contact providers directly for details on dates, locations, and cost.
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