• the International Association of Certified Home Inspectors;
• the Master Inspector Certification Board;
• the International Association of Certified Indoor Air Consultants; and 
• many government agencies and licensing boards.  
  

• 1 CE hour;
• 42-minute online video;
  
• 80 photos, diagrams and custom graphics;
• 5 quizzes;
• a 25-question final exam (drawn from a larger pool);
• instant grading;
• a downloadable, printable Certificate of Completion; and  
• accreditations and state approvals.
  

The course covers the following categories:

• Introduction 
• Decks and Similar Structures
• Decks Defined
• Porches
• Verandahs
• Balconies
• Patios
• From the Ground Up
• Deck Load
• Footings and Posts
• Wood Decay
• Moisture and Wood Decay
• The Pick Test
• Support and Connections
• Girders and Beams
• Ledger Connections
• Overhangs
• Framing Around
• Cantilevered Decks
• Bracing
• Connections and Fasteners
• Posts and Rails
• Guardrails and Supports
• Decking
• Board placement and Support
• Stairs
• Stringers, Risers and Treads
• Lighting
• Handrails
• Electrical Receptacles
• Receptacle Requirements
• Weatherproof Receptacles
• Other Considerations
• Location and Egress