Operator Certification

Crane Institute Certification (CIC) is proud to offer the crane industry a valid, efficient, easily accessible, affordable and accredited choice for crane operator certifications and recertifications. Accredited certifications are currently offered for the following crane types:

  • Small Telescoping Boom, Under 21 Tons
  • Medium Telescoping Boom, 21 to 75 Tons
  • Large Telescoping Boom, Over 75 Tons
  • Lattice Boom Carrier
  • Lattice Boom Crawler

All CIC operator exams are NCCA accredited!

CIC adds additional certification programs like the new Rigger/Signalperson certification over time. Watch for the announcements!

CIC is building from the excellent reputation of our parent company, Crane Institute of America, with 20+ years of the following:

  • Industry trust and respect
  • Providing thousands of certifications
  • Leadership in crane safety

Are Accredited Certifications Required?

While not all states, municipalities or companies require operators to be certified, many do.  Those who require certification often require accredited certification. Some specify NCCA Accreditation. In addition to the NCCA Accreditation Commissioners' review, CIC exams were reviewed by experts from the crane industry, field tested and the job of the crane operator analyzed, in detail.  The exam questions ask the operator about on the job requirements.  The questions focus on what the operator needs to know to safely operate a crane.  Taking an accredited CIC exam means you can trust that the questions are important, relevant to the job of operating a crane safely and the process for taking the exam is fair and consistent.

Certification Process

There are only five basic steps to achieving certification. After you have confirmed your eligibility, simply click the Registration tab and the system walks you through the process. Once registered, you will take a written exam and a practical exam (not needed for recertification). After passing the exams, you will be sent your Crane Institute of America Certification card.

1. Confirm Eligibility

 

  

2. Register & Pay Online

 

  

3. Take Written Exams

 

  

4. Take Practical Exam

 

 

5. Receive Certification

The Candidate Handbook includes information on Eligibility and the steps and requirements for individuals applying for and taking Crane Institute Certification exams (initial and recertification). The Policies and Procedures Document describes the processes and the guidelines that CIC follows in administering exams and operating as a business, with oversight by the CIC Governing Committee and Advisory Board.