CITCA

What CITCA does

CITCA (Construction Industry Training and Certification Academy) is a privately held U.S. safety training and certification provider serving high-risk industries including telecommunications tower erection, wind energy, construction, utilities, and warehousing. Founded in 2006 and led by President & COO Steve Wilder, the company operates seven training facilities across the United States — Bradley IL (headquarters with on-site tower training structures) plus Alvarado TX, Camby IN, Kankakee IL, Minneapolis MN, Staunton VA, and Winter Park FL — five of which are hosted through partnerships with regional tower companies or community colleges. CITCA delivers approximately 35+ distinct in-person courses including Authorized Climber ($895), Climber/Rescuer ($1,650), Fall Protection, RF Safety, Wind Turbine Rescue, Confined Space Entry, MEWP, Forklift, Scaffold Competent Person, OSHA 10/30 (Construction and General Industry), and American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED, with course pricing ranging from $479 for refresher recerts to $3,200 for the 5-day Train the Trainer with Qualified Rigger.

The underlying technology is a competency-based curriculum framework aligned to OSHA, ANSI, NWSA, and NATE standards, supported by a Trainer Portal (PowerPoints, tests, evaluation forms for certified in-house instructors), a Student Dashboard, and a public Certification Validation tool. The company's revenue architecture combines four streams: (1) per-student in-person training at the 7 facilities and on-site at client locations; (2) the Train the Trainer instructor certification program ($2,895-$3,200) with mandatory annual recertification ($499) and minimum teaching quotas, which functions as the principal recurring-revenue engine; (3) an e-commerce storefront selling digital products including online Confined Space Entry Certification ($150), RF Radiation Awareness Program ($70), Construction Industry Workplace Violence Compliance Manual ($299), and NWSA Practical Exam registration ($600); and (4) a 1-year auto-renewing subscription model per the website Terms of Service. Go-to-market is enterprise field sales (phone, email, direct outreach) supplemented by NATE industry events, trade publication contributions to Tower Times magazine, and SEO-driven website registration. Customer logos and revenue figures are not publicly disclosed.

Name

CITCA

Legal name

CITCA, LLC

Website

https://citca4training.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2006

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

CITCA is a privately held U.S. safety training and certification provider operating 7 facilities nationwide, delivering OSHA-, ANSI-, and NWSA-aligned competency-based programs in tower climbing, fall protection, rescue, wind energy, and construction for telecommunications, utility, and industrial employers.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Safety Training and Certification Services

NAICS

Technical and Trade Schools (6115), Professional and Management Development Training (611430)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Working at Heights, Fall Protection & Scaffolding (EDABAEAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

General Occupational Safety & OSHA Compliance (EDABAEAA), Safety, Security & Emergency Services (OSHA, Fire, EMS, Security CE) (EDAAALAK), Fire Safety Compliance, Risk Assessments & Training (Code Consulting) (IMAIAJAL), Skilled Trades, Safety & Compliance Certification Prep (OSHA, HAZMAT, welding, electrical, HVAC) (EDANAIAM)

Keywords

• Safety training services
• Tower climbing certification
• OSHA compliance training
• Fall protection courses
• Workplace safety certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Bradley

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices7 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. In-Person Training Courses: CITCA generates revenue through paid in-person training courses delivered at their 7 training facilities across the US. Courses range from 2-day Authorized Climber programs to 5-day Train the Trainer programs, with pricing from $479 to $3,200 per participant. Revenue is transaction-based per student.
2. Train the Trainer Certification Program: A premium certification program where participants pay $2,895-$3,200 to become in-house instructors. Upon completion, trainers must teach minimum 2 certifying classes per year and return annually for recertification, creating recurring revenue through the Trainer Portal access and recertification fees.
3. Certification Products (Digital): Online certification products sold through the website including Confined Space Entry Certification ($150), RF Radiation Awareness Program ($70), NWSA Practical Exams ($600), and the Construction Industry Workplace Violence Compliance Manual ($299).
4. Subscription Model: The website Terms of Service indicates a 1-year subscription model with automatic annual renewal for certain products/services. Subscription requires 30 days notice for cancellation and renews at the same rate annually.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

CITCA delivers paid in-person safety training and certification courses for high-risk industries, including Authorized Climber, Climber/Rescuer, Fall Protection, Wind Turbine Rescue, Confined Space Entry, RF Safety, OSHA 10/30, and NWSA practical exams. Training is offered at seven regional facilities across the US and on-site at client locations, and the company also runs a Train the Trainer program that certifies client employees as in-house instructors with annual recertification requirements.

Product overview

CITCA (Construction Industry Training and Certification Academy) is a training and certification organization offering a comprehensive portfolio of safety training programs and professional certifications for the construction, telecommunications, wind energy, and general industries. The portfolio consists of approximately 35+ distinct training courses and certification programs including core offerings like Authorized Climber, Climber/Rescuer, Fall Protection, and OSHA compliance courses, complemented by specialized programs such as Wind Turbine Rescue, RF Safety, and Confined Space Entry. CITCA also provides instructor certification through its Train the Trainer program, online self-paced courses for Remote Attended Training (RAN) and TATE 2.0 anti-trafficking awareness, digital products including the Workplace Violence Compliance Manual and NWSA Practical Exam, and platform services including the Trainer Portal for instructors, Student Dashboard for learners, and Certification Validation tool for employers. Additional services include regulatory compliance consulting, safety gap analysis, and EHS program development. The company operates seven regional training facilities across the United States in Illinois, Indiana, Texas, Minnesota, Virginia, and Florida.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Authorized Climber Training 2-day/16-hour entry-level course for tower climbers and workers with less than 90 days of experience covering PPE selection and use, climbing techniques, and basic rescue equipment and procedures. Priced at $895 per participant with 2-year certification validity.
• Climber/Rescuer Training 3-day/24-hour comprehensive course covering climbing, fall protection and rescue through classroom and hands-on experience, training workers to Competent level. Priced at $1,650 per participant with 2-year certification validity.
• Train the Trainer with Qualified Rigger Option 5-day/40-hour instructor certification program preparing students to deliver CITCA program components to their own employees, with Trainer Portal access for PowerPoints, tests, and evaluation forms. Priced at $3,200 per participant with 1-year validity requiring annual recertification.
• Train the Trainer without Qualified Rigging Option 4-day/32-hour instructor certification program preparing students to deliver CITCA program components to their own employees. Priced at $2,895 per participant.
• Train the Trainer Recertification 1-day refresher for current Train the Trainer program participants providing updates on industry standards and introducing new theories and practices. Priced at $499 per participant.
• Authorized Rescuer Recertification 1-day recertification course for current CITCA Authorized Rescuer certification holders that includes updates on regulations and hands-on rescue training. Priced at $479 per participant.
• OSHA 10 for Construction 2-day/10-hour OSHA-authorized entry-level construction safety training covering OSHA modules including electrical safety, fall protection, and PPE. Certification does not expire.
• OSHA 30 for Construction 4-day/30-hour OSHA-authorized comprehensive construction safety program for safety directors, foremen, and field supervisors covering OSHA compliance issues.
• OSHA 10 General Industry 10-hour general industry OSHA outreach training covering OSHA modules including health hazards, fire prevention, and fall protection.
• OSHA 30 General Industry 5-day/30-hour comprehensive general industry safety program covering OSHA compliance issues for safety directors, foremen, and supervisors.
• Fall Protection Safety Training 2-hour comprehensive fall protection training covering risk assessment, hazard prevention, equipment inspection, and emergency response procedures. Certification valid for 5 years.
• Rooftop Fall Protection Training Training for working on rooftops and extension ladders up to 40 feet in extended length, covering OSHA and ANSI standards for rooftop fall protection.
• Wind Turbine Rescue Training 2-day OSHA-focused training course for wind turbine worker safety covering hazards specific to wind turbine parks, fall protection, electrical safety, and crane operations.
• Mobile Elevated Work Platforms (MEWPs) Training Training for safe operation of MEWPs covering equipment familiarization, hazard awareness, and safe operation techniques. Certification valid for 4 years.
• Forklift Safety Training Training covering forklift operation safety including equipment familiarization, hazard identification, and operational best practices. Certification valid for 3 years.
• Competent Person Scaffolding Safety Training Training for scaffolding competent persons covering inspection, hazard identification, documentation, and emergency procedures for scaffold operations.
• ANSI A10.48 Qualified Rigger, Capstan/Hoist, and Signaler Training Comprehensive course aligned with ANSI A10.48 standards covering safe rigging operations, load assessment, hazard identification, and signal communication.
• RF Safety and Site Safety Awareness Training Training for technicians working in RF environments covering safety features, hazard recognition, RF measurements, and protective equipment maintenance.
• Confined Space Entry Certification (In-Person) 1-day program covering ANSI/ASSP Z117.1, Z359, and OSHA 1910.146 standards for permit-required confined space entry. Certification valid for 2 years.
• Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED Training American Red Cross certification program for first aid, CPR, and AED usage aligned with OSHA best practices for workplace first aid training. Certification valid for 2 years.
• Qualified Crane, Rigger, and Signaler Person Training 4-hour course meeting OSHA requirements for safe hoisting operations, covering rigging and signaling during hoisting activities.
• NWSA Telecommunications Tower Technician Practical Exams Practical exam services for NWSA TTT1 (tasks under direct supervision) and TTT2 (tasks with capability to supervise TTT1 technicians) certifications.
• Operator Evaluations Mobile crane operator evaluations to assess competency and safety compliance.
• On-Site Training at Client Locations Customized on-site safety training delivered at client facilities, enabling companies to train multiple employees without travel costs and adapted to company-specific equipment and procedures.
• Safety Gap Analysis In-depth assessment of company safety and health programs to identify flaws and compliance vulnerabilities.
• Employee Health and Safety Program Development EHS services for creating or enhancing company-specific safety and health programs compliant with current regulations.
• Confined Space Entry Certification - Permit Required (Online) Online version of the confined space entry certification covering permit-required confined spaces, hazardous atmospheres, monitoring, and retrieval systems, sold directly through the website. Priced at $150.
• Radiofrequency (RF) Radiation Awareness Program (Online) Online RF radiation safety awareness training for construction industry workers, sold as a digital certification. Priced at $70.
• Construction Industry Workplace Violence Compliance Manual Digital PDF manual providing policies, procedures, and documentation tools for workplace violence prevention in construction. Priced at $299.
• NWSA Practical Exam Registration Online registration product for NWSA Telecommunications Tower Technician practical exams. Priced at $600.
• Telecommunications Against Trafficking and Exploitation (TATE) 30-minute online training program providing education on human trafficking indicators, exploitation awareness, and reporting procedures for telecom professionals.
• Specialized Courses (Bucket Truck, Concrete/Masonry, Trenching, Tunneling, Welding) Specialized training programs including accident investigations, bucket truck, concrete and masonry, safety management, site safety awareness, stairways/ladders/scaffolds, trench and excavation, tunneling, and welding.

Quantifiable outcome

• Assists in reducing and/or eliminating serious and fatal accidents in the workplace through safety and technical training that meets or exceeds regulatory and industry standards.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration6 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Ten partnerships are on record, tiered core, strategic and minor.

• RIO Steel and TowercoreOthersTraining facility partnership in Alvarado, TX where CITCA courses are held at RIO Steel and Tower's facility (12017 Mitchell Drive, Alvarado, TX 76009). Provides tower training infrastructure for CITCA programs in the Texas region.
• Heartland Solutions CorporationcoreOthersTraining facility partnership in Camby, IN where CITCA courses are held at Heartland Solutions Corp's regional training facility (10277 Leases Center Court, Camby, IN 46113). Features both indoor and outdoor facilities.
• Kankakee Community CollegecoreOthersTraining facility partnership in Kankakee, IL at Kankakee Community College (100 College Drive, Kankakee, IL 60901). Located 60 miles south of Chicago, serves as regional training site for CITCA courses.
• Premise Inc.coreOthersTraining facility partnership in Minneapolis, MN at Premise Inc.'s regional training facility (416 35th Ave NE, Minneapolis, MN 55418). Serves the upper Midwest region with CITCA training programs.
• Shenandoah Tower ServicecoreOthersTraining facility partnership in Staunton, VA at Shenandoah Tower Service (341 National Avenue, Staunton, VA 26501). Serves the Virginia and Mid-Atlantic region.
• Tower Systems South, Inc.coreOthersTraining facility partnership in Winter Park, FL at Tower Systems South, Inc. (3075 North Forsyth Road, Winter Park, FL 32792). Serves the Florida and Southeast region.
• National Association of Tower Erectors (NATE)strategicOthersCITCA is a member of NATE. Steve Wilder serves on the NATE Safety and Education Committee. Leadership has received NATE Distinguished Service Award. Company contributes to NATE Tower Times magazine. NATE is the primary industry association for tower erection companies.
• OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration)strategicOthersCITCA regularly works with trained OSHA personnel across the nation. Subject matter experts can help clients through OSHA investigations and represent them in compliance matters. Jocko Vermillion is a former OSHA Compliance Safety and Health Officer (CSHO).
• National Wireless Safety Alliance (NWSA)strategicOthersCITCA is an authorized provider of NWSA Telecommunications Tower Technician practical exams (TTT1 and TTT2). Provides certification testing aligned with NWSA standards.
• American Red CrossminorOthersCITCA offers American Red Cross First Aid/CPR/AED certification courses. Instructors are Red Cross certified and courses align with OSHA Best Practices for Workplace First Aid Training Programs.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• 360training: Major online provider of OSHA 10/30, Hazwoper, and general workplace safety certifications. Directly competes with CITCA's non-rescue compliance courses (OSHA, Confined Space, RF Awareness) at significantly lower price points via e-learning.
• Pure Safety Group: Provides safety compliance training, EHS software, and consulting for industrial employers. Overlaps with CITCA's regulatory compliance, OSHA outreach, and safety program development services.
• CareerSafe: OSHA 10-hour and safety training provider with strong presence in construction and youth workforce segments. Directly overlaps CITCA's OSHA 10 for Construction entry-level course via online delivery.
• Global Wind Organisation (GWO): Sets the Basic Safety Training (BST) standard and certifies training providers for wind turbine safety globally. Competes with CITCA's Wind Turbine Rescue course in the wind energy vertical where CITCA currently uses OSHA-focused rather than GWO-certified curriculum.
• ClickSafety: Online safety training platform offering OSHA, construction, and general industry certifications. Overlaps with CITCA's OSHA 10/30, Confined Space, and Fall Protection awareness content via a lower-cost digital delivery model.
• ComTrain: Tower climbing, fall protection, and rescue training provider serving the same telecommunications and tower erection verticals as CITCA, with NATE-aligned curriculum. Closest head-to-head competitor for tower-specific certifications.

Broad incumbents

• AVO Training Institute: Specialized electrical safety and arc flash training provider serving utilities and industrial customers. Comparable to CITCA in workplace-safety training breadth but focused on the electrical sub-segment rather than at-height work.
• National Safety Council (NSC): Largest US non-profit dedicated to workplace safety, offering training, certifications, and content across virtually all of CITCA's verticals. Provides broader portfolio and brand recognition but lacks CITCA's tower-climbing specialization.
• TEEX (Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service): Public-sector safety training provider offering OSHA, rescue, and emergency response courses with government backing. Comparable to CITCA's OSHA, rescue, and Confined Space offerings but with broader institutional footprint and lower-cost positioning.

Others

• American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP): Professional association offering safety certifications (ASP, CSP), continuing education, and training content. Adjacent to CITCA's audience of EHS professionals; could be a partner, competitor for CE/CEU hours, or acquirer of professional development streams.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/citca_training
• Facebookfacebook.com/profile.php
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/citcatraining

Compliance8 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles9 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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