National Commission for the
Certification of Crane Operators
Committed to Quality, Integrity, and Fairness in Testing since 1995

GET CCO CERTIFIED

CCO Fees

The following CCO fees are effective January 1, 2024:

Candidates take identical exams for initial certification and for recertification.

Candidates may take written exams via Online Proctored Testing (OPT), Test Center Testing (TCT), or Event Online Testing (EOT). Read more on the newest ways to take CCO exams.

Mobile Crane Operator Program

EOT, OPT, & TCT Exam Fees

Practical Exam Fees

Core Exam
$140

Lattice Boom Cranes Specialty Exam
$80
$70
Telescopic Boom—Fixed Cab Cranes Specialty Exam
$80
$70
Telescopic Boom—Swing Cab Crane Specialty Exam
$80
$70

Service Truck Crane Operator Program

Service Truck Crane
$210
$70

Tower Crane Operator Program

Tower Crane
$210
$70

Overhead Crane Operator Program

Overhead Crane
$210
$70

Articulating Crane Operator Program

Articulating Boom Loader
$210
$70
Articulating Boom Crane
$210
$70
Articulating Boom Crane w/Winch
$210
$70

Digger Derrick Operator Program

Digger Derrick
$210
$70

Dedicated Pile Driver Operator Program

Dedicated Pile Driver
$210
$70

Drill Rig Operator Program

Drill Rig Core Exam
$140

Foundation Drill Rig Specialty Exam
$80
$70
Anchor/Micropile Specialty Exam
$80
$70

Concrete Pump Operator Program

Concrete Pump Operator Exam
$210

Telehandler Operator Program

Telehandler Operator
$105

Fixed Telehandler Specialty

$95
Rotating Telehandler Specialty

$95

Rigger Programs

Rigger Level I
$105
$95
Rigger Level II
$105
$95

Signalperson Program

Signalperson
$105
$95*
*The Signalperson program requires a practical exam instead of a written exam for recertification.   

Crane Inspector Program

Crane Inspector Core
$210

Crane Inspector Articulating Crane Specialty
$80  
Crane Inspector Mobile Crane Specialty
$80  
Crane Inspector Tower Crane Specialty
$80

Crane Inspector Overhead Crane Comprehensive
$280

Lift Director Program

Lift Director Core
$160

Lift Director Mobile Crane Specialty
$160

Lift Director Tower Crane Specialty
$160