[ THE CASE FOR CERTIFICATION ]
In a fast-growing field, certification is the difference between being a robot operator and being the person they call when it matters.
Standards-based curriculum
Exam content covers ISO 10218 (industrial robot safety), ISO/TS 15066 (collaborative robot force and pressure limits), E-Stop and lockout/tagout protocol, and OSHA-tracked incident metrics like lost-time incidents.
Proctored, scored, renewable
Every level is a timed exam with a published pass score. Higher levels add practical assessments. Certifications carry renewal dates — the curriculum is updated quarterly as the industry changes.
Employer-verifiable credentials
Every certificate has a public verification page. An employer can confirm any candidate's level, standing, and renewal date in seconds — no phone calls, no PDFs.
[ THE LIVING CERTIFICATION ]
The RCO program is updated quarterly as the robotics industry evolves. When you earn an RCO certification, you get access to all curriculum updates until your renewal date — at no extra cost.
Curriculum reflects the latest in agentic AI, VLA models, digital twins, and emerging safety standards.
All updates included in your certification period. No additional fees.
Your RCO cert earned in Q1 2026 stays current through Q4 2027.
The baseline. Like a driver's license for robot operators. Every facility will require it.
Required now at leading companies
The most in-demand track by 2027. Managing AI agents that control physical robots.
Available 2026 — first movers win
A hacked robot can injure people. Security certification will be mandatory in critical infrastructure.
Available 2026 — insurance will drive demand
Proves you can handle anything. The Gauntlet assessment is what separates the best from the rest.
Increasing employer requirement for senior roles
Enterprise leadership. Required for VP+ roles at companies with 100+ robot fleets.
Growing requirement as fleets scale
Start your certification journey today. No prerequisites for Level 1.