Crane Operator Certification Classes

Crane operator classes prepare students for both the Written and practical exams required for certification. When you need crane operator classes, Nationwide Crane Training truly is a one-stop shop. We provide prep classes and exams for certification that meets OSHA requirements.

We offer the following crane operator classes:

We also offer safety classes that can be customized to suit your needs.

Basic Information about NCT’s Heavy Equipment Operator School

We hosts classes at various locations around the United States. Sometimes we have a group of operators from one company, several companies, a group of individuals, or a combination of all. We offer private crane training and open enrollment crane operator certification classes for experienced operators and crane boot camp for those new to the occupation. All are guaranteed to get you certified.

Written Exam Information

Our crane operator classes include a prep class for the written exam required for CCO certification. After covering the items that are included on the Core exam, the instructors will then spend time going over the questions a candidate may see on the Specialty exam (or exams) that they plan to take. 

  • Not only will candidates pass the NCCCO written exams, but they will understand crane operations and limitations and have a newfound respect towards crane safety.
  • Some candidates will be testing in one to three specialties.
  • The class is tailored for all candidates with the instructors devoting individual attention to each student.
  • We encourage each student to be self-sufficient and promptly quiz them on what they’ve learned.
  • The first half of classroom time is spent covering the core exam materials consisting of crane set-up, operation, and safety.
  • The second half of classroom time covers the specialty exams, which includes load charts.

Each candidate must pass the core exam plus at least one specialty exam. Each exam is divided into four sections called domains. The core test includes 90 multiple-choice questions. The specialty exam includes 26 multiple-choice questions. Both include the same four domains, but the domains are weighted differently on the core and specialty exams as indicated in the chart below. Candidates must pass with a 70% or better.

Domain Core Exam Specialty Exam
Site 20% 12%
Operations 26% 30%
Technical Knowledge 28% 23%
Load Charts 26% 35%

Practical Exam Information

How a candidate prepares for the practical exam will have a direct impact on his or her success. At Nationwide Crane Training, our instructors will help those who need to polish their skills and learn how to control the load which is not only vital to pass the practical exam, but to be a safe crane operator.

The practical portion of the certification process must be completed within 12 months of the written exam. There are four tasks that a crane operator will be required to complete.

Why Choose NCT?

Nationwide Crane Training boasts one of the highest pass rates in the industry. That is why we guarantee that each candidate will pass the written portion of the exam.
We truly care about each candidate and want to help them succeed. Our instructors demonstrate this personal interest by taking the time to prepare each candidate for both the written and practical exam.

Our flexible class schedules and easy online enrollment forms make enrolling simple and fast. Also, the cost of our classes is significantly lower than our competitors!

Class Costs

The cost of classes at Nationwide Crane Training depends on the class size. We offer reduced pricing for groups—even for groups as small as five. Contact us at 877-628-2726 for full details on current pricing.