online course comparison

[alexis marcil]

Hello,

I am currently looking at the different online course for home inspection. I want to have a course that is approved by the canadian home inspector association. My choices are: carson dunlop, ashi course, ahit course, phii course.

there is substantial difference in the fee for the course: carson dunlop is more than 3K, the ashi course is said to be made by carson dunlop, I don't know if it's the same but it's 2K, and the ahit course is 1K... I don't mind paying the fee if it's worth it...

If anyone has taken these course, I would like to have a feedback, would you take the same course if you had to? would you choose another one? Is there one that is more respected than the other in the industry? thanks a lot

Alexis

[Bob Elliott]

Originally Posted by alexis marcil

Hello,

I am currently looking at the different online course for home inspection. I want to have a course that is approved by the canadian home inspector association. My choices are: carson dunlop, ashi course, ahit course, phii course.

there is substantial difference in the fee for the course: carson dunlop is more than 3K, the ashi course is said to be made by carson dunlop, I don't know if it's the same but it's 2K, and the ahit course is 1K... I don't mind paying the fee if it's worth it...

If anyone has taken these course, I would like to have a feedback, would you take the same course if you had to? would you choose another one? Is there one that is more respected than the other in the industry? thanks a lot

Alexis

Whats your location?

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

If you are going to spend $3k for a home inspection course, do it in person. Pick a nice warm spot and spend the 2 weeks. (ITA in Vegas was a great time) There is a big difference between online and live classroom training. It doesn't matter how many pictures or videos you watch, it is much different if you can actually touch and feel and move around the different items.

[jclevenger]

I agree. I took the AHIT Online course, then after finishing it, I went and took they're classroom course. The money I spent on the online course went towards the classroom cost, so it didn't cost me extra, and I felt it gave me a head start. Theres a lot to learn, and it was nice not having to try to cram everything in your head all at once.

[Bill Mullen]

Originally Posted by alexis marcil

Hello,

I am currently looking at the different online course for home inspection. I want to have a course that is approved by the canadian home inspector association. My choices are: carson dunlop, ashi course, ahit course, phii course.

there is substantial difference in the fee for the course: carson dunlop is more than 3K, the ashi course is said to be made by carson dunlop, I don't know if it's the same but it's 2K, and the ahit course is 1K... I don't mind paying the fee if it's worth it...

If anyone has taken these course, I would like to have a feedback, would you take the same course if you had to? would you choose another one? Is there one that is more respected than the other in the industry? thanks a lot

Alexis

God morning, Alexis:

If you are looking for a course that will help you qualify for the National Certification in Canada, you can go to:

http://www.nca-anc.com/index.php?lang=en

Look up 'Accredited Training Providers' and you will find a list of providers who are accepted and accredited to teach courses that will be accepted for credit towards the National certification.

If you have any questions about the National Certification, feel free to e-mail me at CAHPI1@yahoo.ca

Good luck
Bill Mullen PHPI, RHI, CMI
#NCA00001

[alexis marcil]

Jonathan,

if you had to do it again, would you choose ahit or somebody else? why?

Alexsi

[Nick Gromicko]

www.nachi.org/education.htm

[Peter Doane]

Ditto on Stephens reply. Go with ITA! You will get way more out of a physical school.

[Nick Gromicko]

... and they'll get way more out of you! $$$$

Anyway, ITA has closed almost all of their schools this year.

[Stephen W. Stanczyk]

Originally Posted by gromicko

... and they'll get way more out of you! $$$$

Anyway, ITA has closed almost all of their schools this year.

Only two left with the basic HI courses left. Colorado and SoCal.

There is still no comparison when it comes to live classroom training vs. video or online. Classroom, especially with physical labs is far superior.

[Nick Gromicko]

I am presenting to a class at the ITA Denver school again next month. It is one of a few that are still open.

Classroom has some advantages, but online has more advantages overall, IMHO: http://www.nachi.org/classroomsharm.htm

[James H. Bushart]

Originally Posted by sstanczyk

Only two left with the basic HI courses left. Colorado and SoCal.

There is still no comparison when it comes to live classroom training vs. video or online. Classroom, especially with physical labs is far superior.

IMO, the best part of classroom training is opportunity to meet and share ideas with other home inspectors. You can attend a live class on "Home Inspectors and Birdwatching" and still come home with new, relevant and important information you picked up during a conversation with a group of inspectors during the coffee break.

There is nothing to be gained....ever....when any home inspection educational opportunity ceases to exist. We need them all to be in business if for no other reason than to simply compete against each other for our business. Competition between vendors is good for all of us.

[Erol Kartal]

Originally Posted by alexis marcil

Hello,

I am currently looking at the different online course for home inspection. I want to have a course that is approved by the canadian home inspector association. My choices are: carson dunlop, ashi course, ahit course, phii course.

there is substantial difference in the fee for the course: carson dunlop is more than 3K, the ashi course is said to be made by carson dunlop, I don't know if it's the same but it's 2K, and the ahit course is 1K... I don't mind paying the fee if it's worth it...

If anyone has taken these course, I would like to have a feedback, would you take the same course if you had to? would you choose another one? Is there one that is more respected than the other in the industry? thanks a lot

Alexis

Alexis,

Community colleges are very good and affordable too.

[Nick Gromicko]

Agreed, and the Community Colleges typically have better equipped labs than most HI schools.

[Billy Boerner]

Nothing compares to hands on training from a Certified Master Inspector during actual home inspections. Pay him the 3K and follow him for awhile. Class room training is only beneficial if the instructor takes the time to teach you while actually doing a home inspection in the field. I've done both!