Home Inspection Certificate

The Home Inspection Certificate Course covers the principal components, procedures, and processes of home inspection. This course covers the principal components, procedures, and processes of home inspection. This course has also been approved by several home inspector regulatory boards for initial education requirements for home inspector licensure or continuing education credits. It is also one component of the steps required to obtain a NIBI Certified Inspector credential.

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12 Months / 200 Course Hrs
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Course code: GES704

What you will learn

  • The purpose, scope, procedures, and standards of practice of a home inspection
  • The methodologies involved in creating a home inspection report
  • Residential construction materials and methods
  • Basic residential construction materials and techniques
  • Types of home inspection and personal protective equipment used by home inspectors
  • To recognize common defects found in residential construction
  • Appropriate reporting methodologies for creating a home inspection report

How you will benefit

  • Build the knowledge base needed to complete home inspection exams
  • Earn membership renewal credits or other continuing education credits
  • Take the next step in the NIBI Certified Inspector credential process
  • Receive a home inspection course certificate
  • Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions

How the course is taught

  • Self-paced, online course
  • 12 Months to complete
  • Open enrollment, begin anytime
  • 200 course hours
  1. Introduction
  2. Roof Systems
  3. Exterior Elements
  4. Structural Systems
  5. Insulation and Ventilation
  6. Interior Elements
  7. Electric Systems Lesson
  8. Plumbing Systems
  9. Heating Systems
  10. Cooling Systems
  11. Hot-water Supply Systems

Joseph Cummins

Joseph Cummins has worked in the home inspection industry since 1977. As Vice President of Technical Services for HouseMaster, a leading home inspection franchisor, he has been responsible for inspector training, risk management, reporting program development and technical support. He is the principle author of the NIBI Online Learning Program and numerous technical publications and has been instrumental in the development and implementation of technical training programs. Cummins is a graduate of the New Jersey Institute of Technology.

Joe Tangradi

Joe Tangradi started his career as a home inspector for HouseMaster's Central New Jersey franchise in 1993. From 2000 to 2007, he filled a position at HouseMaster providing training and support for HouseMaster franchisees and their inspectors. From 2007 to 2015, Joe held various roles for companies providing both commercial and residential construction and project management.

Prerequisites:

There are no specific prerequisites for this course, but having some working knowledge of residential construction and appraisals is beneficial.

State Requirements:

Further, while you can take this course in any state, please note that some jurisdictions have home inspector licensing or registration laws that require a classroom, field inspection, and/or association membership component. Be sure to check your state's requirements prior to enrolling.

Please note: This course does not meet state requirements for AL, AZ, AR, CT, DE, IL, KY, LA, MD, MA, NV, NJ, NY, OH, OR, TX, WA, and WV. These states only accept 50% of online courses towards education, IN and VI.

Requirements:

Hardware Requirements:

  • This course can be taken on either a PC or Mac. A PC is recommended because some features of the course may not work properly on a Mac.

Software Requirements:

  • PC: Windows 8 or later.
  • Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
  • Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible.
  • Adobe Acrobat Reader.
  • Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.

Other:

  • Email capabilities and access to a personal email account.

Instructional Material Requirements:

The instructional materials required for this course are included in enrollment. This also includes external references which you are encouraged to study.

No. However, this course is one component of the steps required to obtain a NIBI Certified Inspector credential.

This course is open enrollment, so you can register and start the course as soon as you are ready. Access to your course can take 24-48 business hours.

This course is self-paced and open enrollment, so you can start when you want and finish at your own pace. When you register, you'll receive twelve (12) months to complete the course.

The time allotted for course completion has been calculated based on the number of course hours. However, if you are unable to complete the course, contact the student advising team to see what options you may have available to work out a suitable completion date. Please note that an extension fee may be charged.

Our courses are designed to accommodate various learning preferences. Depending on the course structure, you may get different forms of support. Self-paced courses are designed to be user-friendly and independent, minimizing the need for external support. In courses with instructors, our direct platform support feature includes opportunities for questions, discussions, and remediation, with email and phone support available for select courses. Our student advising team is available to guide you on program requirements and administrative requests, but they do not provide assistance with course content. Our goal is to provide you with the necessary support for success, whether it's through self-paced exploration, direct communication, or guidance from our advising team.

Upon successful completion of the course, you will be awarded a Certificate of Completion.

This course will provide you with the skills you need to obtain an entry-level position in most cases. Potential students should always do research on the job market in their area before registering.

This course is non-credit, so it does not qualify for federal aid, FAFSA and Pell Grant. In some states, vocational rehab or workforce development boards will pay for qualified students to take our courses. Additionally, some students may qualify for financial assistance when they enroll, if they meet certain requirements. Financing is available from select schools. Learn more about financial assistance.

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