NCCER Craft Training Solutions

Credentialing & practical skills for craft professionals

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A leader in craft training & professional development

The National Center for Construction Education & Research (NCCER) is a leading provider of portable, industry-recognized credentials and certifications for skilled craft professionals.

Its comprehensive workforce development system includes accreditation, training, assessment, certification and career development for the construction and maintenance industries.

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Digital solutions with NCCERconnect

Discover the impact of unrivaled content, interactive study tools and a self-paced approach, all in a flexible platform.

Elevating the Construction Industry: recruitment and retention of skilled craft professionals

Build recruitment and retention training and team building strategies.

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AI & Construction – Enhancing Teaching, Engagement & Mastery

Discover how Pearson's AI-powered study tool can transform construction training by enhancing teaching methods, boosting student engagement, and providing real-time insights.

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Recruiting women in construction: What you should know

NCCER surveyed hundreds of women in trade industries. The results are captured in a white paper, In Her Own Words.

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Featured titles for NCCER courses

Respected authors explore recent trends and techniques in craft training and professional development.

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Let’s connect

We can help you find the training resources you need to prepare trainees for learning, testing and careers in construction. Connect with us to request a complimentary copy of our craft training curriculum, teaching and training resources, or to request a demo of our online construction training suite.

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NCCER credentialing

Equip students and craft professionals with industry-recognized credentials and skills that apply nationally.

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NCCERconnect: An all-in-one digital solution

Learn how this online courseware suite prepares trainees for classes, testing and careers in construction.

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Webinars & events

Access live webinars and on-demand recordings from Pearson authors and experts in the field.

NCCER weekly podcasts: Builders' Table

Inspire tomorrow's construction workforce with NCCER-produced podcasts. New episodes premiere Mondays at 7 am EST.

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Teaching & learning blogs 

Be part of the conversation and discover current insights, trends and research that impact teaching and learning.  

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    ChatGPT, YIKES!!!

    By Dr. Terri Moore

    Preventing cheating is a challenge we all face today given not only students’ ingenuity, but also the available student tools on the internet that publish tests and answers from many, many courses. And now there is... ChatGPT!!! Although it may be difficult to prevent cheating entirely, there are s...

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    How To Make Group Projects More Valuable (and Less Terrible!)

    By Cathy Evins

    Admit it, group projects can be a drag--not only for your students, but also for you as the instructor. So why do we do them? To quote one of my class alums, “Life is one big group project.” Working with others in an academic, professional, and personal settings is unavoidable. We as instructors kno...

  • male standing in library, holding phone while taking a picture of himself

    Teaching with social media: How to use tech to communicate with students

    By Dr. Wendy Tietz

    This blog series highlights educators who have embraced social media in their ongoing quest to meet students where they are, increase engagement, and improve results. Through these stories, you’ll discover how they got started, learn a few tips to make your foray into social media as seamless as pos...

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