Free Home Inspector Training

How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation & Interior Course Interior

The goal of this course is to teach students how to perform an inspection of the attic, insulation, ventilation and interior of a house. This course also covers information on skylights.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 14 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 35 sections
• 12 quizzes
• 60-question final exam

How to Inspect HVAC Systems Course HVAC

The goal of this course is to teach the student how to inspect the HVAC system, including the heating, cooling and fireplace. It includes a review of the components of common HVAC systems that may be present during a residential inspection, including warm-air, hydronic, steam and electric heating systems; air conditioning systems; and heat pump systems. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 12 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 31 sections
• 8 quizzes
• 75-question final exam

How to Inspect the Exterior Course Exterior

The goal of this course is to teach the student how to inspect the exterior systems and components of a home. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 16 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 41 sections
• 18 quizzes
• 60-question final exam

How to Perform Deck Inspections Course Decks

This course teaches the inspector to perform residential and commercial wood deck inspections. It includes a review of all common deck defects. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 3 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 16 sections
• 5 quizzes
• 25-question final exam

How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion Course Building Science

The goal of this course is to teach the student how to identify and report on moisture intrusion in homes and commercial buildings. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 8 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 10 sections
• 5 quizzes
• 50-question final exam

25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know Course Standards

The goal of this course is to teach 25 building standards and good practices related to inspecting systems and components in a residential dwelling. It is intended to raise the awareness and understanding of numerous building standards and good practices. Learning and understanding these standards will allow the inspector to effectively recognize defects in condition and installation.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 5 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 10 sections
• 6 quizzes
• 75-question final exam

Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors Course Plumbing

The goal of this course is to teach inspectors how to perform an inspection of the plumbing system of a home. It includes a review of leaks, inadequate water supplies, water contamination, and incorrect installations of components. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 8 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 21 sections
• 13 quizzes
• 70-question final exam

Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Course General

This course teaches the inspector how to be safe on an inspection. This course is ICC-approved.

• Free for non-members
• 4 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 18 sections
• 13 quizzes
• 35-question final exam

Structural Issues for Home Inspectors Course Structure

The goal of this course is to teach inspectors how to inspect the structural systems and components of a home.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 4 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 11 sections
• 3 quizzes
• 40-question final exam

How to Perform Roof Inspections Course Roofs and Attics

The goal of this course is to teach inspectors how to inspect the roof-covering system of a home. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 4 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 14 sections
• 8 quizzes
• 100-question final exam

How to Inspect Fireplaces, Stoves, and Chimneys Course General

The goal of this course is to teach inspectors how to inspect fireplaces, stoves and chimneys. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 4 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 17 sections
• 12 quizzes
• 60-question final exam

InterNACHI® Code of Ethics Course Ethics

The International Association of Certified Home Inspectors (InterNACHI®) promotes a high standard of professionalism, business ethics, and inspection procedures. The goal of the course is to teach InterNACHI® members about the Code of Ethics. InterNACHI® members subscribe to the following Code of Ethics in the course of their business.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 1 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 7 sections
• 4 quizzes
• 15-question final exam

How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course Electrical

The goal of this course is to teach students how to perform electrical inspections on a home. It includes a review of the service entrance, grounding, and electrical safety issues. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 4 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 12 sections
• 7 quizzes
• 100-question final exam

InterNACHI Home Inspection Standards of Practice Course Standards

The goal of this course is to teach the student the standards to which a home inspector performs a home inspection. It is based on the InterNACHI Home Inspection Standards of Practice, and covers the various components and systems of a house that should be inspected.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 3 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 20 sections
• 14 quizzes
• 75-question final exam

Energy Movement for Inspectors Course Home Energy

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors about home energy and protecting the environment. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 2 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 7 sections
• 4 quizzes
• 50-question final exam

The House As a System Course Building Science

The goal of this course is to teach the student that a house is a system of interdependent parts: mechanical and physical components. When they all work together, the house is comfortable, safe, efficient, and durable. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 2 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 4 quizzes
• 20-question final exam

Performing a Home Energy Audit Course Home Energy

The goal of this course is to teach the student how to perform a full energy audit conducted on a typical house according to a national building performance technical standard. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 2 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 50-question final exam

Inspecting Commercial Electrical Systems Course Commercial

The goal of this course is to teach the student how to perform inspections of the electrical systems at commercial properties. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 6 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 12 quizzes
• 75-question final exam

Inspecting Portable Fire Extinguishers Course Interior

The goal of this course is to teach students how to perform monthly inspections of portable fire extinguishers in residential and commercial properties. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 1 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 10-question final exam

How to Inspect Pools and Spas Course Exterior

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors how to inspect pools and spas. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 8 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 12 quizzes
• 75-question final exam