NCCCO Certification Cost
Every Fee Itemized
Every CCO exam fee in one table, what a first mobile crane card adds up to, and where the rest of the money goes.
Reviewed November 2026 against the CCO fee schedule (effective January 1, 2024).
CCO Exam Fees
| Exam | Written | Practical |
|---|---|---|
| Mobile crane Core | $140 | — |
| Mobile crane specialty (TSS, TLL, LBC, LBT), each | $80 | $70 |
| Tower crane | $210 | $70 |
| Overhead crane | $210 | $70 |
| Service truck crane | $210 | $70 |
| Articulating boom crane | $210 | $70 |
| Digger derrick | $210 | $70 |
| Rigger Level I | $105 | $95 |
| Rigger Level II | $105 | $95 |
| Signalperson | $105 | $95 |
| Lift Director Core | $160 | — |
| Crane Inspector Core | $210 | — |
Source: nccco.org/fees. CCO lists two amounts for most programs; the first is the written exam and the second the practical. Test sites may charge separately for the crane and course.
A First Mobile Crane Card, Added Up
| Example: Telescopic Boom Swing Cab (TSS) | Fee |
|---|---|
| Core written exam | $140 |
| TSS specialty written exam | $80 |
| TSS practical exam | $70 |
| CCO fees total | $290 |
| Practical test-site charge | Set by site |
The Expensive Part Is Failing
A failed specialty written exam costs another $80 and weeks waiting for a new seat. The cheapest way through is to sit the exam already scoring 80% or better on practice tests. Take a free practice test to see where you stand.
Union members should ask their local first. Many IUOE training centers cover certification for members. Find your IUOE local.
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