Free Online 90-Hour Pre-Licensing Course for Home Inspector Licensing in Louisiana
InterNACHI Provider #: PRE 113
To become a licensed home inspector in Louisiana you must:
- successfully complete an approved pre-licensing course consisting of 90-hours;
- pass the National Home Inspector Exam;
- complete 40-hours of live training that consists of:
- 30 hours of in-field training
- 10 supervised live home inspections;
- attend a report writing seminar given by LSBHI;
- obtain insurance;
- apply with the LSBHI
For details, visit LSBHI's website.
90-Hours of Online Coursework:
- 4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's How to Perform Roof Inspections Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's How to Perform Residential Electrical Inspections Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's Residential Plumbing Overview for Inspectors Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's Structural Issues for Home Inspectors Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's Safe Practices for the Home Inspector Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 3 hours: Complete InterNACHI's Inspecting Foundation Walls and Piers Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 5 hours: Complete InterNACHI's 25 Standards Every Inspector Should Know Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's How to Inspect for Moisture Intrusion Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 3 hours: Complete InterNACHI's How to Perform Deck Inspections Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's How to Inspect the Exterior Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's How to Inspect HVAC Systems Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's How to Inspect the Attic, Insulation, Ventilation & Interior Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 4 hours: Complete InterNACHI's Customer Service and Communication for Inspectors Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's Defect Recognition and Report Writing Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 5 hours: Complete InterNACHI's How to Inspect Water Heater Tanks Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
- 8 hours: Complete InterNACHI's Appliance Inspection for Home Inspectors Course (online and free for members), including all quizzes within and pass its final exam.
State Required Forms:
Each student that successfully completes the pre-licensing training must email devante@internachi.org to submit the following documents to Louisiana:
- New Trainee Registration Form Each student is required to submit to the state within 10 days of starting the course. Email Devante Walton for assistance at devante@internachi.org.
- Certificate of Completion Form Each student is required to submit to the state within 10 days of completing the course. You may also request a final certificate sent to your email address. Email Devante Walton for assistance at devante@internachi.org.
Final Certificate of Completion:
To receive a final certificate of completion (after completing all 90 hours of training), go to your members-only account and click on the "Pre-Licensing" tool to download your final certificate of completion.
