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Building the Skilled Workforce of Tomorrow

Through industry-recognized training, credentials, and partnerships, NCCER empowers the construction industry to develop and grow a safe, skilled, and sustainable workforce. NCCER is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education foundation providing industry-recognized credentials.

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NCCER's New Construction Leadership Series

With nearly 30 years of expertise in building craft training and assessments, NCCER has added Construction Leadership to its portfolio. These online programs go beyond field experience, focusing on essential leadership skills. Offering flexible self-paced, facilitator-led or hybrid options, they deliver an innovative, turnkey solution to develop and grow top talent from within your organization.

Construction Foreman Certification – This 5-course program for new and existing frontline supervisors provides a solid foundation for a foreman’s first role in field leadership.   Learn More

Construction Superintendent Certification – This 16-course program enhances the practical knowledge superintendents gain in the field with additional skills in construction management, business acumen, leadership and communication.

Now offering a National Facilitator Cohort class, combining online learning with biweekly live sessions.  Learn More

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In Numbers

The NCCER Difference

26.2M+

Successful Training Completions

Industry-Recognized Credentials
1,105

Accredited Organizations

NCCER for Organizations
1,489

Accredited Training & Assessment Programs

Programs & Crafts
5,642

Points of Delivery for NCCER Training & Assessments

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Resources For Organizations

NCCER is committed to serving organizations of all sizes by providing rigorous and relevant construction education and workforce development solutions. Click an organization type below to quickly access useful resources for your programs.

Associations

NCCER can help provide your members with a complete workforce development program that includes recruitment, training, and retention tools. These tools can be incorporated into the services you offer to better serve your membership and help your organization generate non-dues revenue.

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Contractors

NCCER provides programs that contractors use to assess, educate and train their craft workforce and develop customized training plans utilizing NCCER curricula.

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High Schools

NCCER’s program accreditation is recognized by many state Departments of Education and links secondary, postsecondary and journeyman-level training for skilled craft professionals.

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Postsecondary

NCCER programs offered by postsecondary institutions provide learners with a pathway to lucrative jobs, and countless opportunities for growth and advancement within a rewarding career in construction.

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NCCER can help provide your members with a complete workforce development program that includes recruitment, training, and retention tools. These tools can be incorporated into the services you offer to better serve your membership and help your organization generate non-dues revenue.

Learn More

NCCER provides programs that contractors use to assess, educate and train their craft workforce and develop customized training plans utilizing NCCER curricula.

Learn More

NCCER’s program accreditation is recognized by many state Departments of Education and links secondary, postsecondary and journeyman-level training for skilled craft professionals.

Learn More

NCCER programs offered by postsecondary institutions provide learners with a pathway to lucrative jobs, and countless opportunities for growth and advancement within a rewarding career in construction.

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Testimonials

NCCER is Advancing the Industry, One Success Story at a Time

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Why NCCER’s Welding Curriculum is a Good Fit

Scottie Smith
Director of Welding Technology at Northwest Florida State College
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NCCER Testimonial | Mujeres en la Construcción

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My NCCER Story | Pansy Bruce

Pansy Bruce
Welding student

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We are committed to fostering the potential of all craft professionals by building a safe, productive and sustainable workforce that creates opportunities for individual advancement and supports industry growth. Your personal or corporate investment can make a direct impact.

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