I recieved an e-mail from Kaplan today

[George E. Russell]

It looks like there may be something to the rumor.
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Home Inspection Live Classroom Offerings - Important Update

Dear Home Inspection Student
We'd like to inform you of important changes to our Home Inspection classroom courses. As of February 2009, we will be discontinuing our live class offerings. If you have not had the opportunity to take our Home Inspection Exam Prep Course, please make sure to call customer service to enroll in one of our January courses:
1-800-323-9235
January Exam Prep Schedule:
Jan 17-18 Houston Main Campus
Jan 23-24 Carrollton/Plano Campus
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[Kevin Luce]

Good to hear. I was not impressed with the class in Chicago when I took it about 3 or 4 years ago. The thing that disappointed me the most were the binders we received. Many pages looked like they were copied from copies using a bad copy machine (not easy on the eyes to look at or read). Very unprofessional looking.

When they used the words fast pace learning (or something like that), they do try to cram as much as they can in that short period of learning. The more questions asked, the further it put us behind. After a while, it felt like I could have gotten the same experience by watching him on the computer or TV.

I would give the guy teaching the class a C. I would give that class a D. Written information given during the class a C but presentation a D-. Overall grade given to the class is a D+.

I never ended up taking the IL test (IL is a pain in the *****) so I cannot grade on the class preparing the student for the test.

[Matthew Lehman]

I took some courses at the chicago school, Don Norman was great. I see what comes out of some of these other schools and would have strongly recommend ITA chicago in the past. It did change when kaplan bought it and Don Norman left to take a higher position.

[Nick Gromicko]

Don is good guy.

[Mark Reusch]

Originally Posted by gromicko

Don is good guy.

Nick do you know if they are still doing classroom energy audit training?

[Barry Adair]

find a course in your state

[George E. Russell]

Call them and ask about ongoing classes. They aren't having classroom settings anymore. It's all online. I guess they just haven't changed the site to reflect this. I hear a handfull of Kaplan instructors are starting their own thing though.
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[kpierce]

One less school for WA HIs to go to for licensing. Oh wait, there aren't ANY schools to go to. We just get to sit and wait to get (DELETED)

[Jody McKay]

I am looking for an Home inspection school to attend for a career in Home inspection. Kaplan, AHIT and US Careers institute were 3 that came up in my search. Could I get some recommendations to what might be the better school for the state of Kansas?

[Ian A. Niquette]

Check your messages Jody. I sent you some info in there.

[Jody McKay]

Ian, i do also have 7 year experience with remodeling (framing, drywall, tile and laminate flooring, minimal electrical / plumbing but have had exposure) My family has been in construction for over 30 years. I have family that are builders, electricians, plumbers and HVAC. I would like to expand my career in the home inspection area. This is something i really enjoy doing when walking into a property. I would like to learn and become certified as a home inspector, so any guidance is greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Jody M.

[Nick Gromicko]

www.nachi.org/education.htm

[Jody McKay]

Originally Posted by gromicko

www.nachi.org/education.htm

Thanks Nick, i guess my question should be more specific. If i take the test on here, pass and get the certificate of completion, what is next? Do i have to take a state or national exam to become a certified Home inspector or are your test on here enough? And also, do i need to get registered somewhere with that state of kansas?

[Rick Maday]

http://www.nachi.org/membership.htm

[ccurrins]

Originally Posted by Jody McKay

Thanks Nick, i guess my question should be more specific. If i take the test on here, pass and get the certificate of completion, what is next? Do i have to take a state or national exam to become a certified Home inspector or are your test on here enough? And also, do i need to get registered somewhere with that state of kansas?

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