Real-world experience in the construction industry is an invaluable and irreplaceable qualification; however, some professionals choose to increase their knowledge and marketability by achieving general or specialized construction certifications.

This construction certification guide lists some of the main construction-related designations organized by governing/sponsoring body, along with resources for more information on each credential’s requirements and processes.

There are many different careers requiring training and certification in the industrial and commercial construction sector. The National Center for Construction Education and Research (NCCER) is the standard for developing craft professionals in industrial and commercial construction. NCCER offers curricula in over 70 different craft areas and a complete series of more than 70 assessments offered in over 4,000 NCCER-accredited training and assessment locations across the United States. These programs are applicable in industrial, commercial and residential construction.

Find out which are the best construction certifications for you to pursue to advance your career and potentially open doors to new opportunities in construction.