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NCCER is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit education foundation recognized as the leading provider of construction training, assessments, credentials, research, and career development.

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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. Learn More

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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

Learner
SUCCESS STORY

A Master Plumber and Instructor – By Age 23

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NCCER Testimonial | Blair Williamson

Blair Williamson
Director of Operations, Construction & Maintenance Education Foundation (CMEF)
Organization
SUCCESS STORY

Helping Others Obtain Destiny | My NCCER Story: Project H.O.O.D.

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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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NCCER Featured News

Workforce Development

NCCER Launches New Construction Foreman Certification Program

10/02/2024 Press Release
Research

NCCER Releases Recommendations to Support Tradeswomen in the Industry

07/30/2024 Press Release
Curricula

News Brief: NCCER’s Electrical Level 1, 11th Edition Now Available in Spanish

08/07/2024 News Brief
Research

New Survey Finds Construction Industry Salaries Remain High

06/05/2024 Press Release