ITI offers Certified Master Inspector Course.

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by jmichalski

Hell, no! For that kind of money, I'll just complete my Masters degree and let people try to figure the difference between a Certified Master Inspector and a Certified Masters-holding Inspector!!

Try this one then. http://www.schoolsofpsychology.biz/?..._gen030105_145

Take this course and you will be able to explain why you didn't take the first ones mentioned here.

Your clients will never be able to figure it out either,.. if you're good.......

[Joe Farsetta]

I will be contacting them next week. They are actually a good school, who are gung-ho over teaching CMI. Bill is correct in that some things need ironing out. There are hours requirements, content requirement, and prerequesites.

[jmichalski]

Adding that in the press release announcing it is available to "all NACHI members in good standing" would be a good start.

It is misleading at best.

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by jmichalski

Bill,
This may be news to you, but the rules change without notice....frequently....for little or no reason (or at least none that you will be provided).

Welcome to NACHI, don't bookmark that press release - it will be contradicted in 15 minutes or less.

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[jmichalski]

Originally Posted by dduffy

Try this one then. http://www.schoolsofpsychology.biz/?..._gen030105_145

Take this course and you will be able to explain why you didn't take the first ones mentioned here.

Your clients will never be able to figure it out either,.. if you're good.......

So I master in abnormal psych to better understand the inner workings of NACHI as revealed to the general membership?

[Dale Duffy]

Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Home Inspection Services


Our online PhD in home inspection services meets the high academic standards of doctoral study and provides a platform for rewarding personal accomplishment. You will explore and utilize advanced theory, critical thinking and principles of leadership which you can apply immediately in your personal and professional life.

* Counseling
* General Home Inspections
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Contact: Joe Michalski...............................

[jmichalski]

I love it! Now I'm a Training School, too!

I think I'll pitch it to Nick!!

[Dale Duffy]

Originally Posted by jmichalski

Hell, no! For that kind of money, I'll just complete my Masters degree and let people try to figure the difference between a Certified Master Inspector and a Certified Masters-holding Inspector!!

Joe,

Finish your Masters Degree: Sherlock Home Inspections, PhD

Most people know there is intense education involved in obtaining a PhD.......

[Richard L. Bennett]

I want Esq. after my name then I won't get in trouble when I do drive-by inspections to get to 250.

I don't want to raise the rope too hi on this fine Florida day but lets see if some one will put together a revised list of CMI qualifications NOT reflecting their views but what the membership is saying.

First point -- No $$ will be "required" to obtain the CMI - it is NOT for sale. Schooling will only be used to obtain the knowledge to pass any required exams.

Second point -- Inspection skills must be shown to be that of a master. (the HOW TBD)

Third point -- Once obtained it can not be removed. A master is a master

Additional points - ethics - local skills and quals (insurance etc.) - member in good standings - active in the profession - is and has contributed to the profession to improve it and other inspectors. (the give back part)

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In short, if the program is not good - members will not step up and try to qualify then the rope will get lowered to the point that it will be worthless.

rlb

[Richard L. Bennett]

What are the requirements for CMI and who will be the first to get the patch??

rlb

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jfarsetta

I will be contacting them next week. They are actually a good school, who are gung-ho over teaching CMI. Bill is correct in that some things need ironing out. There are hours requirements, content requirement, and prerequesites.

So if I have sent in my money and am currently taking the courses, this could all change?

Need Continuing Education credits or NACHI (CMI) Certified Master Inspector advanced education or just need to study up on a specific advanced area in home inspection? Now you can take individual 12-25 hour home study courses on the inspection topic(s) of your choice! Each correspondence course includes an on-line final exam*, which you are required to pass with a 70% or better grade to receive CE credit. Furthermore, you must have a minimum of 53 hours of total credit accumulation via online to obtain your initial CMI designation privileges.

I believe the Patch costs $530.00.

[Kevin M. Leonard]

testing 12 testing 12

[jmichalski]

Richard, all good points, especially the lst one abou thte other factors that were going to be considered or expected of "master" inspectors.

Seems that bar has dropped quite a lot. Or, if you read the press release for these courses, it has been dropped entirely!

Brian, that is one damn expensive patch! I hope it is on a velcro backing or something - I'd hate to have to pay to get two or three (one for each coat or jacket). Maybe I can just put it on the seat of my pants - considering how this is developing, I think that would be pretty fitting!

[Brian E. Kelly]

Originally Posted by jmichalski

Brian, that is one damn expensive patch! I hope it is on a velcro backing or something - I'd hate to have to pay to get two or three (one for each coat or jacket). Maybe I can just put it on the seat of my pants - considering how this is developing, I think that would be pretty fitting!

HI Instructors have to eat too.

[jmichalski]

Originally Posted by bkelly2

HI Instructors have to eat too.

Yeah, but not at Ruth's Chris every night!