Free Home Inspector Training

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)
• 6 sections
• 4 quizzes
• 20-question final exam

In this course for real estate professionals, the student will learn what really matters in a home inspection; how a home inspection is conducted; how a home works; what problems in a house look like; how to fix house problems; and how to maintain a home.

• Free for non-members
• 9 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 21 sections
• 14 quizzes
• 30-question final exam

The goal of this course is to teach the student to perform accurate inspections of the means of egress in 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)
• 7 sections
• 58-question final exam

Upon successful completion of the course, the student will be able to visually inspect a house that has stucco or EIFS exterior covering materials.

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

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors how to inspect residential water heater tanks, including fuel and electric water heater tanks. This course is ICC approved and is part of the four-point inspection certification.

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

The goal of this course is to teach the student how to perform a residential roof inspection and recognize general roof defects. ICC approved.

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

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors how to inspect log homes. ICC approved.

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

The goal of this course is to teach the inspector how to evaluate foundation walls and piers, including new innovations in the foundation and concrete industries. ICC approved.

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

The goal of this course is to teach how to inspect a residential electrical panel, including identifying common electrical violations, defects and concerns. This course is ICC approved and is part of the four-point inspection certification.

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

This course teaches the inspector how to perform the inspection of a manufactured or mobile home. It is based upon the U.S. Housing and Urban Development's Standards for Manufactured and Mobile Homes. ICC approved.

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

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

• Free for non-members
• 49 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

The goal of this course is to teach the home inspector to write a comprehensive home inspection report according to the standards and the inspector's observations. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 34 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 24 sections
• 9 quizzes
• 25-question final exam

The goal of this training video is to teach home inspector how to perform visual inspections of HVAC systems in homes. This course is ICC approved and is part of the four-point inspection certification.

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

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
• 36 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 17 sections
• 6 quizzes
• 75-question final exam

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
• 46 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

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
• 34 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 12 sections
• 3 quizzes
• 40-question final exam

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
• 51 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 16 sections
• 8 quizzes
• 100-question final exam

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
• 51 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 38 sections
• 12 quizzes
• 60-question final exam

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
• 57 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

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
• 35 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• Required for Certified Professional Inspector certification
• 17 sections
• 5 quizzes
• 25-question final exam