Certifications
We cover certifications whose rules are published by a U.S. government agency, so every answer can be checked against the official text. Each one shows exactly what it covers and what it leaves out.
Refrigeration and HVAC
EPA Section 608
AvailableRequired to service or dispose of stationary refrigeration and air-conditioning equipment.
Built from: U.S. EPA, 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart F
EPA Section 609
AvailableRequired to service motor vehicle air conditioning for pay.
Built from: U.S. EPA, 40 CFR Part 82, Subpart B
Transportation and warehouse
CDL federal rules (FMCSA)
AvailableThe federal motor carrier safety rules in 49 CFR that CDL drivers must know.
Built from: FMCSA, 49 CFR Parts 382 to 396
Forklift operator
AvailableOSHA's powered industrial truck rules: operator training, truck types, batteries, traveling, loading.
Built from: OSHA, 29 CFR 1910.178 and 1926.602
ASE automotive certification
PlannedCertification tests for automotive service professionals, run by ASE (a private, non-government body).
Built from: ASE's own certification program (ase.com)
Workplace safety
OSHA construction safety
AvailableThe construction safety rules behind the OSHA 10 and 30 course topics.
Built from: OSHA, 29 CFR Part 1926
OSHA general industry safety
AvailableThe workplace safety rules behind the OSHA 10 and 30 general industry course topics.
Built from: OSHA, 29 CFR Part 1910
OSHA crane operator (construction)
AvailableOSHA's construction crane rules on power lines, inspections, operation, signals, operator certification and hoisting personnel.
Built from: OSHA, 29 CFR 1926 Subpart CC
Water and wastewater
The federal EPA drinking water rules that treatment and distribution operators work under.
Built from: U.S. EPA, 40 CFR Parts 141 and 143
Wastewater operator (federal rules)
AvailableThe federal Clean Water Act rules that wastewater treatment operators work under.
Built from: U.S. EPA, 40 CFR Parts 122, 133, 136, 403 and 503
Building trades
EPA Lead-Safe Renovator (RRP)
AvailableThe federal EPA lead-safe renovation, repair and painting rules for work on older homes and child-occupied facilities.
Built from: U.S. EPA, 40 CFR Part 745
OSHA's construction asbestos standard and EPA's asbestos rules for schools (AHERA).
Built from: OSHA 29 CFR 1926.1101; EPA 40 CFR Part 763 Subpart E
Electrician licensing
PlannedElectrician licenses are issued at the state or local level; federal OSHA electrical rules apply on the job.
Built from: State electrical licensing boards (.gov); OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and 1926 Subpart K
Plumbing licensing
PlannedPlumber licenses are issued at the state or local level; federal EPA lead-free rules cover drinking water plumbing.
Built from: State plumbing licensing boards (.gov); EPA 40 CFR Part 143 Subpart B
Welding certification
PlannedWelder certification from AWS (a private, non-government body); federal OSHA welding rules apply on the job.
Built from: AWS's own certification program (aws.org); OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart Q and 1926 Subpart J
Solar PV certification
PlannedSolar PV certifications from NABCEP (a private, non-government body); federal OSHA electrical rules apply on the job.
Built from: NABCEP's own certification program (nabcep.org); OSHA 29 CFR 1910 Subpart S and 1926 Subpart K
Home inspector licensing
PlannedHome inspector licenses and registrations are set by each state that regulates the work.
Built from: State home inspector licensing boards (.gov)
Pest control
The federal EPA standards for certifying private and commercial applicators of restricted use pesticides.
Built from: U.S. EPA, 40 CFR Part 171
Inspection and testing
Industrial radiography (NRC rules)
AvailableThe NRC rules for industrial radiography: radiographer training and certification, equipment, sealed sources, surveys and records.
Built from: U.S. NRC, 10 CFR Part 34
Aviation
FAA Part 107 remote pilot
AvailableThe rules and knowledge areas behind the FAA Remote Pilot (drone) knowledge test.
Built from: FAA, 14 CFR Parts 48, 89 and 107
FAA aviation mechanic (A&P)
AvailableFAA rules for mechanic certificates and ratings, privileges, inspection authorization and maintenance records.
Built from: FAA, 14 CFR Part 65 Subpart D and Part 43
"Planned" means we intend to cover a certification but have not published material for it yet. The order can change. Certification names are used only to identify each exam; goraedu is not affiliated with any government agency or certifying organization.