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InterNACHI® members have free and unlimited access to all of the InterNACHI® School's online courses. Some online courses are open and free to everyone. The InterNACHI® School is the only home inspector school accredited by a national accrediting agency of the U.S. Department of Education (USDE) and is a Member College of the National Association of Career Colleges (NACC) of Canada. To access any or all of the online courses, non-members must pay $49 per month or $499 per year (the same fees that members pay).

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Healthy Homes, Part 7: Environmental Barriers Course Environmental

The goal of this course is to teach the inspector about possible sources of moisture intrusion in and outside of the home.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 18 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 9 sections
  • 2 quizzes
  • 15-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • United States Department of Education
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Healthy Homes, Part 6: Housing Structure Course Structure

The student will learn the parts of a house that have a bearing on a home's soundness, state of repair, and safety.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 22 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 9 sections
  • 4 quizzes
  • 20-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Home Inspector Division
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • United States Department of Education
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Curso Sobre El Código de Ética de InterNACHI Ethics

Spanish version of Code of Ethics Course.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 1 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 6 sections
  • 3 quizzes
  • 15-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • United States Department of Education
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Healthy Homes, Part 2: Basic Principles of Healthy Housing Course General

This course will teach the student the basic principles of inspecting a healthy home.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 21 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 11 sections
  • 5 quizzes
  • 25-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • United States Department of Education
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Texas Saving Home Energy for Real Estate Professionals Course Home Energy

The goal of this course is to teach the student how easy it is to reduce a home's energy use. This course is for TEXAS.

  • Free for non-members
  • 2 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 3 quizzes
  • 25-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Texas Real Estate Commission
  • United States Department of Education

How to Inspect Lawn Irrigation Systems Course Exterior

This video course covers the inspection of lawn irrigation systems.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 2 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 11 sections
  • 7 quizzes
  • 25-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Colorado State Plumbing Board
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Indiana Home Inspectors Licensing Board
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • NCHILB, North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Home Inspector Division
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
  • TREC, Texas Real Estate Commission - Continuing Education
  • United States Department of Education
  • Washington State Department of Licensing
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Healthy Homes, Part 4: Disease Vectors and Pests Course Environmental

This course deals with disease vectors and pests as factors related to the health of households.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 21 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 6 sections
  • 2 quizzes
  • 25-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • United States Department of Education
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Healthy Homes, Part 1: Housing History and Purpose Course General

This course will teach inspectors about the history of homes and dwellings and how they have evolved throughout time to become healthier, cleaner, and more sanitary.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 21 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 9 sections
  • 3 quizzes
  • 25-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • United States Department of Education
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

How to Perform a Garage Inspection Course Exterior

This course teaches inspectors how to inspect a residential garage. It includes a review of common defects found in a garage.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 4 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 16 sections
  • 8 quizzes
  • 20-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Indiana Home Inspectors Licensing Board
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • United States Department of Education
  • Virginia Department of Professional & Occupational Regulation
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Virginia Home Inspector Licensing Regulations Standards

This online course is for Virginia Inspectors taking the 35-hour pre-licensing class at the InterNACHI school.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 1 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 9 sections
  • 6 quizzes
  • 16-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • United States Department of Education

Texas Home Energy Score for Real Estate Professionals Course Home Energy

The goal of this course is to teach real estate professionals about the United State's Department of Energy's Home Energy Score and how it helps homeowners understand the energy performance of their homes and how they compare to other homes nationwide. This course is for TEXAS.

  • Free for non-members
  • 2 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 20-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Texas Real Estate Commission
  • United States Department of Education

Advanced Residential Roof Inspection Course Roofs and Attics

The goal of this course is to teach the inspectors how to inspect the roof-covering system of a home and identify roof defects from manufacturing, installation, natural weathering, and wind and hail damage.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 22 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 27 sections
  • 19 quizzes
  • 60-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
  • IDFPR, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Indiana Home Inspectors Licensing Board
  • Kentucky Board of Home Inspectors
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • RI Contractors' Registration and Licensing Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
  • Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
  • TREC, Texas Real Estate Commission - Continuing Education
  • United States Department of Education
  • Washington State Department of Licensing
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

How to Perform Tree Inspections Course Exterior

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors some of the most common tree hazards, how to spot them, and what to do about them. Throughout this course, the process of a tree inspection will be laid out in detail. However, it is important to remember that, as a home inspector, you are responsible only for the general visual inspection of the home. The content in this course is meant to educate you on the specific subject of trees so you can better identify potential dangers and hazards. ICC approved.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 7 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 12 sections
  • 9 quizzes
  • 55-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Connecticut Home Inspection Licensing Board
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
  • IDFPR, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Indiana Home Inspectors Licensing Board
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • MHIB, Mississippi Home Inspector Board
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
  • ICC, International Code Council
  • United States Department of Education
  • Washington State Department of Licensing
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Illinois Advanced Radon Measurement Service Provider Course Indoor Air Quality

This course trains individuals to become certified radon measurement providers in Illinois with the IEMA.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 28 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 25 sections
  • 13 quizzes
  • 120-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • lllinois Division of Nuclear Safety
  • United States Department of Education

How to Inspect Private Drinking Water Wells Course Plumbing

The goal of this course is to teach good practices related to inspecting systems and components in private wells. It is intended to raise the awareness and understanding of the importance of well water quality and safety. Learning and understanding these standards will allow the inspector to effectively recognize defects in condition and installation of well components and systems. ICC approved.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 12 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 29 sections
  • 15 quizzes
  • 90-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Colorado State Plumbing Board
  • Connecticut Home Inspection Licensing Board
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • IDFPR, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • MHIB, Mississippi Home Inspector Board
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • NCHILB, North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Ohio Department of Health (Private Water Systems Program)
  • Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Home Inspector Division
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
  • Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
  • TREC, Texas Real Estate Commission - Continuing Education
  • ICC, International Code Council
  • United States Department of Education
  • Washington State Department of Licensing
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Meth House Hazards and Remediation Course Safety

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors about methamphetamine hazards in buildings to keep themselves and building occupants safe during a home inspection. This course does not train or certify home inspectors to identify, sample, confirm or remediate methamphetamine hazards. ICC approved.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 10 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 15 sections
  • 9 quizzes
  • 100-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Connecticut Home Inspection Licensing Board
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors
  • MHIB, Mississippi Home Inspector Board
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • NCHILB, North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
  • Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
  • ICC, International Code Council
  • United States Department of Education
  • Washington State Department of Licensing
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Inspecting Commercial HVAC Systems Course Commercial

The goal of this course is to teach the student how to perform inspections of commercial HVAC (heating, ventilating, and air conditioning) systems at commercial buildings. 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
  • 25-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • NCHILB, North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • ICC, International Code Council
  • United States Department of Education
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Residential Structural Design for Home Inspectors Course General

The goal of this course is to teach students how to inspect new residential buildings using fundamental structural principles and a comprehensive design approach to construction that draws on existing and innovative engineering technologies in a practical manner. ICC-approved course.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 19 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 11 sections
  • 13 quizzes
  • 70-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • Service Alberta Home Inspector Licensing
  • Alaska Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development
  • Alabama Division of Construction Management
  • Arizona State Board of Technical Registration
  • Connecticut Home Inspection Licensing Board
  • Delaware Board of Home Inspectors
  • Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation
  • IDFPR, Illinois Department of Financial and Professional Regulation
  • Louisiana State Board of Home Inspectors
  • Maryland Commission of Real Estate Appraisers and Home Inspectors
  • MHIB, Mississippi Home Inspector Board
  • The Montana Department of Labor and Industry
  • NCHILB, North Carolina Home Inspector Licensure Board
  • North Dakota Licensing Division
  • New Mexico Home Inspector Licensing
  • Nevada Real Estate Division
  • Oklahoma Construction Industries Board Home Inspector Division
  • Oregon Construction Contractors Board
  • South Carolina Residential Builders Commission
  • South Dakota Department of Labor and Regulation
  • Tennessee Department of Commerce and Insurance
  • ICC, International Code Council
  • Building Performance Institute (BPI)
  • United States Department of Education
  • Washington State Department of Licensing
  • Wisconsin Department of Safety and Professional Services
  • West Virginia State Fire Marshall's Office

Indiana Licensure Law & Regulations for Home Inspectors Course General

The goal of this course is for the home inspector to understand Indiana’s laws and regulations concerning the licensed home inspectors.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 1 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 3 quizzes
  • 30-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • United States Department of Education

Illinois Standards of Practice and Legal Issues for Home Inspectors Course General

The goal of this course is to teach inspectors about the Illinois Standards of Practice and legal issues for licensed home inspectors in Illinois. This course is currently not approved with the state.

  • Available to non-members for a fee
  • 3 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
  • 13 sections
  • 4 quizzes
  • 30-question final exam
Approved by
  • Certified Commercial Property Inspectors Association (CCPIA)
  • United States Department of Education