Exam Prep
11 certifications: unofficial, independent study material tied to the real exams the industry actually asks for, grouped by the career category they matter most to.
Field & Trades
2 entriesNCCER Core Curriculum
The foundational credential behind most NCCER craft-training pathways, covering basic safety, tools, construction math, and employability skills that apply across every trade.
OSHA 10-Hour Construction
The entry-level safety credential most construction employers expect before you set foot on a jobsite, a broad overview of common jobsite hazards and how to avoid them.
Project & Operations
4 entriesCAPM (Certified Associate in Project Management)
An entry-level project management credential with no professional experience requirement, a common stepping stone for a Project Engineer or Assistant PM without the years of experience the PMP requires yet.
CCM (Certified Construction Manager)
A construction-specific management credential (unlike the more general PMP) covering the full project lifecycle, gated by a reference-verified experience application before you're even approved to test.
OSHA 30-Hour Construction
The deeper safety credential typically expected of supervisors and superintendents covers everything in the 10-hour course plus management-level safety responsibilities.
PMP (Project Management Professional)
A widely recognized project management credential (not construction-specific, but common on senior construction PM job postings), rebalanced in 2026 toward business judgment and away from process mechanics.
Preconstruction & Estimating
1 entryTechnology & Design
3 entriesAutodesk Certified Professional (AutoCAD / Revit)
A software-specific credential proving hands-on proficiency in AutoCAD or Revit, with separate exams for each tool (and separate Revit exams by discipline), useful for design, drafting, and BIM-focused roles.
LEED Green Associate
An entry-level sustainability credential covering green building principles and the LEED rating system, built on the current LEED v5 framework, useful for anyone whose work touches sustainable design or construction, no design background required.
Procore Certification
A free, software-specific credential from Procore itself, with separate role-based tracks (Project Manager, Superintendent, Estimator, and more) proving you can actually run the platform, a fast way to stand out if a job posting lists Procore experience as a plus.