About CIC

Crane Institute of America Certification (CIC) exists to provide comprehensive, convenient, and economical certification for crane users. Critical changes are taking place in the crane industry. In many areas, state and local governments and companies are requiring certification. CIC gives the crane industry options for crane operator certification. CIC’s mission is to recognize qualified individuals and to promote high standards of performance and safety in the crane industry. In support of this mission, CIC does the following:

  • Develops and administers exams that assess the knowledge and skills necessary for safe operations
  • Follows recommended guidelines for certification procedures
  • Upholds the standards of ethical behavior

Crane Institute Certification offers the following to our industry:

  • Increased opportunities to take certification exams
  • Affordable exam fees and simplified purchasing
  • Easy, convenient scheduling
  • Real world Practical Exams
  • Online or paper-based exam options for written exams
  • Fast, accurate registration and reporting of test results
  • Respected expertise in the industry