Serving the California crane industry for 20 years
At California Crane School we recognize that our students often come from a variety of professions beyond full-time crane operation including fields like water districts, electrical services, tree care and maintenance. To cater to this diverse array of backgrounds we have designed a fast-paced program that combines hands-on training with practical assessments empowering anyone to transition from a novice to a competent crane operator in just three days.
We are more than a
Training Certification Program
Since its creation in 2004, California Crane School has led the way in revolutionizing crane operator training by introducing the first all-inclusive, turn-key NCCCO certification course in the nation. Prior to our groundbreaking approach, students faced delays as they awaited written exam results before attempting their practical assessments. By collaborating with the NCCCO, we have successfully reformed this outdated process, ensuring a seamless and efficient certification journey for future crane operators.
California Crane school’s initiative and training expertise also lead to the first Candidate to pass the NCCCO CBT Computer Based Testing exams. California Crane School also pioneered many of the Tablet Based Testing™ methods used by the crane operator certification industry today.

“Great class. One of the best instructor methods of any course I have taken period!”


An Industry Pioneer Using an
Innovative Training Approach
California Crane School participated and contributed its expertise in both the California Cal-OSHA meetings (OCCUPATIONAL SAFETY AND HEALTH STANDARDS BOARD) and the Federal OSHA CDAC Cranes and Derricks Advisory Committee shaping both the Cal-OSHA- Title 8 Crane Regulations and OSHA 1926. Subpart CC federal law.
California Crane School has trained candidates from all across the nation and many other parts of the world. After helping tens of thousands of candidates obtain their NCCCO crane operator certification its no wonder why California Crane School/American has unquestionably the highest success rates in the country.


California currently has the 2nd highest reported employment level of crane operators in the nation
The average employment growth rate for crane operators is 10% which is double the national average for all occupations. A variety of industries require crane operators such as: electrical, oil and drilling, construction, and more.
California Crane School has an extensive network of employers looking for a certified crane operator like you.


Our Guarantee

We guarantee that you will pass your crane operator
certification written exams or the next class with us is FREE!
With hundreds of classes under our belt and thousands of students certified in the process, we have achieved some of the highest pass rates across the country. In fact, we are so confident in our crane operator certification course that we have a guarantee to back it up! We guarantee you will pass your NCCCO written exams or the next class is FREE with us until you do!

“First test I’ve taken and was 100% confident. Perfect. Thanks!”


Reputation You Can Trust

