The Home Inspection Certificate Course covers the principal components, procedures, and processes of home inspection. This course covers the principal components, procedures, and processes of home inspection. This course has also been approved by several home inspector regulatory boards for initial education requirements for home inspector licensure or continuing education credits. It is also one component of the steps required to obtain a NIBI Certified Inspector credential. Through 11 in-depth modules, you will gain insight on the methodologies required to perform a home inspection. You will learn how to inspect and report on heating and cooling systems, plumbing and electrical systems, roof and siding, the foundation, and other major components of a home.
Completion Time
200 hours
Access Time
365 Days
Outcome
Certificate Program
Language
English
Training Level
Beginner
Delivery Information:
Description
Learning Outcomes
- The purpose, scope, procedures, and standards of practice of a home inspection
- The methodologies involved in creating a home inspection report
- Residential construction materials and methods
- Basic residential construction materials and techniques
- Types of home inspection and personal protective equipment used by home inspectors
- To recognize common defects found in residential construction
- Appropriate reporting methodologies for creating a home inspection report
- Build the knowledge base needed to complete home inspection exams
- Earn membership renewal credits or other continuing education credits
- Take the next step in the NIBI Certified Inspector credential process
- Receive a home inspection course certificate
- Enrolled students are invited to attend our exclusive annual virtual National Apprenticeship Week events, featuring live webinars, workshops, and employer interactions
Requirements
Technology Requirements
Hardware Requirements: This course can be taken on either a PC, Mac, or Chromebook.
Software Requirements: Software must be installed and fully operational before the course begins.
- PC: Windows 8 or later.
- Mac: macOS 10.6 or later.
- Browser: The latest version of Google Chrome or Mozilla Firefox are preferred. Microsoft Edge and Safari are also compatible. Cookies and JavaScript must be enabled
- The latest Adobe Reader/Acrobat Reader ( free download available at https://get.adobe.com/reader/ )
- Any modern Office suite: Microsoft Office, Apple iWork, OpenOffice, or LibreOffice
- Reliable internet connection. Broadband cable or highspeed DSL is recommended for optimal experience.
- E-mail account (to be able to register and to receive e-mail from the course system regarding registration, course status, etc.)
Prerequisites
There are no specific prerequisites for this course, but having some working knowledge of residential construction and appraisals is beneficial.
State Requirements: Further, while you can take this course in any state, please note that some jurisdictions have home inspector licensing or registration laws that require a classroom, field inspection, and/or association membership component. Be sure to check your state's requirements prior to enrolling.
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