Free Home Inspector Training

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors how to perform a home energy audit. ICC approved.

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

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors what green building is, why green building techniques are important, and how to recognize green systems and features in homes. ICC approved.

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

The goal of this course is to teach the student how to calculate energy loss from the building envelope from a house. ICC approved.

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

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)
• 30 sections
• 15 quizzes
• 90-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 the student how to perform an inspection of a roof covering made out of tile. ICC approved.

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

The goal of this course is to teach home inspectors how to perform an inspection of the septic system of a home. ICC approved.

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

The goal of this course is to teach the student the fundamentals of how to inspect the exterior of a house. ICC approved.

• Available to non-members for a fee
• 4 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 30-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 students how to inspect crawlspaces of homes. ICC approved.

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

The goal of this course is to teach the home inspector how to perform an inspection of a slate roof. ICC approved.

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

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. ICC approved.

• Free for non-members
• 2 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 20-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
• 31 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

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

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
• 63 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 11 sections
• 13 quizzes
• 70-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
• 4 approved credit hours (may be different in your state - see course approvals below)
• 25-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 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
• 36 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

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